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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

New to CBT

Davit,

Thank-you so much! I can't put it into words how your post makes me feel. I'm laughing and crying all at once! You are fabulous and should write motivational books! I gotta go buy a cake now....

Cleo

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

You can do it! I have proof!

Anerol,
How wonderful for you..3 exposures in 1 day! You should be very proud of yourself! and very happy!

Congrats!

Cleo

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

So Sleepy....

Ladypugh,

I'm sorry to hear you are having such a hard time of it all right now. If you've read my posts (vents) I'm kind of in the same boat with you , except my side effects are different. I too started a SSRI just over a week ago..celexa..20 mg daily. I was and stilll am not happy about taking meds ..I felt that I was failing myself, giving in to this thing. And I fear having to live my whole life on meds. But my anxiety disorder has gotten so bad that I couldn't function at work and home, so I finally have accepted the fact that I need medicinal help. Taking the first few pills was really hard for me, but now I'm ok with that. I just took my daily dose now. My side effects seem to be wearing off, but I'm still jittery.I am determined to see if it helps..so that means at lest 4-6 weeks! It may not be for me, and thats scarey too..but I have to try.. I am doing this CBT program very slowly...I loooked at the chapters on Exposure...I'm not ready for that yet! So I'm concentrating on learning everything I can here and getting as calm as I can be. Stick with me..I don't know how to use the instant messenger , I wish I did so we could chat. I'm on here alot though.

Take care, Thinking of you,

Cleo

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm new

Hi Eric,

I also fear death. Its the ultimate unknown isnt it? But it seems the older I get the less I worry about actual death...I still fret sometimes about being alive and a burden. I have begrudgingly accepted the fact that I am going to die. Hopefully not for 30-40 years, but I have absolutely no control over where and or when its going to happen, so I don't plan on worrying too much about it. I think everyone has asked themselves "what does it matter anyhow? I'm going to die" at one time or another...its when those thoughts won't leave you, and you obsess about them that it becomes a problem.

When I quit coffee I weaned myself off of it, to avoid the headaches I heard you can get . It's been over a year now. I loved coffee, now I can't stand it, but I still love the smell of it.

It's interesting to me that you say you feel like you're aging quicker than everyone else. I have always felt older than I am, but my husband....we are the same age pretty much..he's 45. I'm 46.... He looks at people our age and calls them old! He thinks he's younger than he really is. Maybe that's the secret !lol

Cleo

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm new

Red,

you are so strong!

Cleo

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

You can do it! I have proof!

Davit,

Good luck..enjoy the view. hope your day goes well.

Cleo

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

So Sleepy....

Ladyplugh,

Sorry to hear you are still having these terrible side effects. Do you take your extra xanax? does it give you any relief? I know what laying awake is like all night...horrrible. I wish I had advice to give ...but I am thinking of you out here in cyber world and praying that you improve.

Cleo

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

Transitioning back to work

Hi Ashley,

Its interesting you posted this topic today, as this evening I am going back to work after 2 weeks off.

I wanted to write my feelings down and you have given me the spot to do it.

I experienced very intense panic episodes just over 2 weeks ago at my work..which lead to me going to the doctor and starting on the Celexa. I also have an undiagnosed physical ailment so that is the excuse I gave for my absence. But a big part of me wishes I could be honest about my anxiety. Of course I worry that if my co-workers know they will think I'm weird or mentally ill..etc..I have been using the positive thinking and asking myself the questions when I fear the worst happening. It's very helpful. I fear the usual...passing out, losing control, getting caught.

I went to my workplace last evening for a bit ... the excuse being to chat with some co-workers and see what's changed since I've been gone, but I really went to look around a bit and walk down a long hallway (where I had bad panic) . It was ok. not perfect, but ok. I think it helped. I also got a big surprise..a young staff member was talking about her anxiety and a medication her doctor rx'd her! There wasn't time to get into it so we agreed to talk tonight. I think I'll feel comfortable talking to her, seeing as she has anxiety! And is open about it.

I am a Licenced Practical Nurse, I have 40 seniors in various stages of dementia and 6 Nurse's Aids to look after on my shift. For some reason (unknown yet to me) I feel compelled to say what I do. When I write it down its feels good so I'll leave it in here. I hope thats ok.

I would love to hear any tips/thoughts from the members. I am so glad I found this place.

Cleo

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

You can do it! I have proof!

Davit,

Red has said it all....you are truly an inspiration to so many of us here.

thanks

cleo

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

You can do it! I have proof!

Davit,

Red has said it all....you are truly an inspiration to so many of us here.

thanks

Red...gorgeous flowers!

cleo

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