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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

Therapist

Hi Anerol,

I don't know how things work where you are but I went directly to the mental health and addiction services here. The first person I spoke to was a mental health councillor who then got me hooked up with my doctor who is a psychiatrist but he specialized in withdrawal from meds. It took a while to get to see him, well actually about 10 days, which ,from what I hear is very quick....it usually takes 2 months.

I found him to be very sincere and caring, he even gave me his office number to call if I had trouble and guess what he actually called back the same day . He also ensured that I enrolled in the anxiety group therapy program.

All in all, I've been lucky , even though some days I think my world is ending.

I wish you all the best in finding a good therapist... I'ii be thinking of you my prayers.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

Breaking up

I'm glad to see that you will both try to work things out, that a good start but be sure that you care for you first (I should practice what I preach)

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All the best!

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

Older Children Coping with Panic Attack in Parent

I am new to this forum but I do know how you feel. I think your daughter is terrified and her way of handling it is to lash out.

If you can talk together at one point when you are not quite so agitated and put the cards on the table, so to speak. \Mothers are always there for their kids , come hell or high water so it stands to reason that when we can't "be" there for them they are

frightened.

I am blessed really with my son because years ago when he was on singulair for asthma he had terrible anxiety attacks. It took quite awhile before we realized that he was reacting to the singulair itself. In any event , he knows what I am going

through and supports me as much as possible but like today he needed me to be there for him and as best as I tried it wasn't enough at that moment....so we argued and ended up breaking down and crying. I wasn't too long after that he phoned and said "I'm sorry Mom, I should have remembered what you are going through and have been more considerate."

I guess my point is , my son knows about it so your daughter needs to understand what you are going through, then you can both fight it together.

Good Luck,

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

Therapist

Hi Anerol,

No problem for the tip, I hope it works out for you. I start my group sessions on April 7, 2010...they are an 8 week

session so you have to wait till a new group starts. My doctor told me too that I can ask for a little one on one time

from the session co-ordinator , if I feel the need. It's nice to know that option is there because I often am quite shy

at first.

Wishing you all the best in your search and a Happy Easter too.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

How do we get new members to post?

Tough question! I know I snooped around awhile before posting ...I guess I needed time to accept my problem and reach out for help. That's not as easy as it sounds, that first step is an awful big one when your stressed already.

I was wondering if an automatic welcome e-mail to the new people might encourage them to open up? I've been on other forums and have had that occur. What do you guys think?

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

Supporting each other - Today

Just want to wish everyone a Happy Easter and nice to see everyone is well.

My day was good too! I saw my doctor yesterday and he increased my amitriptyline to 50mg and ativan for 1 week only to

try and break this anxiety cycle. I see him again next Thursday.

Today I've been much more like my old self and went shopping with my son, thank goodness I have him. He tends to a big clown and keeps patting me on the head when we are out

( he is 6'2 and I am 5'6 ) so I guess many people stare and wonder what kind of nuts we are!!!

I'll have my mother in law and brother in law over for Easter Sunday dinner....I am hesitant a bit about it ( I'm still

ashamed that I got hooked my hip pills, even though it not my fault...I know) but at least I will be in my own home and can

get help from my husband and son. I can hide forever, I suppose.

In any event, Happy Easter to all.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

Therapist

Hi Anerol,

It's never easy to confide in someone you don't know but for me it was easier talking to my doctor about the smallest things...where with my husband I would not say everything so as not to worry him. I guess it's all in how you look at it.

Most of all do this for you and no one else, when you feel like your anxiety is running your life , then maybe you will feel

comfortable enough to reach out to a therapist.

You seem like a pretty level headed person to me and I know you will do what you need to do.

Whatever your decision, we are all here to support each other.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

Need a friend

I am having a bad day today....anxiety is most annoying and I can't even blame it on daily stress cause there is none.

Sometimes I think that I just want to go to sleep and not wake up, I am so sick of this...I wish I had never even heard of tramacet. I felt fine the few days I was taking Ativan at night , the doctor said to take it for 7 days but I felt fine on the 5th night so I didn't take it for the rest of the time. So today I feel crappy to say the least.

Sleeping is a big issue for me and not easily achieved, hence the ativan.

I just wish there were something that could help me deal with this. On a better note I started my group session yesterday and

everyone seems very nice, many are worse off than me for sure.

Why do I see everything in black ? I'm trying so hard but I don't seem to be moving forward.

God help me I wish it would all end.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

Need a friend

Thank-you so much , all of you....you have no idea how much your words have touched my heart. God truly is kind to send me friends like you...

I do hug my dog

, ever since this began he follows me everywhere...almost like he is keeping an eye on me to make sure I don't give up. He's a smart old man of 11 years and loves unconditionally.

Am I afraid of failing? Yes, I am and it really ticks me off... I'm mad at myself for being so afraid and of letting my family down. My husband and son support me for sure but I've always been there for THEM not the other way around. I know, I know they don't mind but it's an added pressure for them both.

As for the the site , I am done the first 3 . My group sessions are very similar to here, except we are all sitting in one room.

Again THANK-YOU from the bottom of my heart

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

What makes you smile?

What made me smile today was a beautiful little toddler dressed all in pink, busy as a bee shopping with her mom at

the pharmacy.

Gosh! did that ever bring back memories of when my son was little

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