I'm new here too...Its a really good place to be...the people here really understand...they offer great tips and don't judge.
I am alot like you too. I still don't like hearing about anything that has to do with having a stroke because I had myself convinced thats how I was going to die. And when I heard about Brett Micheal's problem I automatically thought that could be me . But I now know a bit of how negative thinking can be challenged with the 10 questions. Its been working for me.
So stay with us here. Vent as much as you need to. I'm going to take Davit's advice myself about the B/Pmachine. I have one, but I have hidden it because of my fears.
I bet that cake is gone by now! Yum! I'm very grateful to my hubby for his support. He knows how hard I am trying to get better, and is there for me. I'm also grateful for this group...even though I can't see you guys I feel like I'm "talking" to people who really know what anxiety is like.
Our dog's name is...you guessed it...Cleo..lol...The sweetest dog ever!
Its a beautiful day here and I feel a bit more energetic so I am going to go outside and enjoy!
I hope you are right about the drugs...time will tell.
I'm glad to hear that you have a supportive husband too...and a tad jealous that you have friends with anxiety..I don't mean that I wish this on anyone....sometimes I just think that it would be so much easier with someone who really understands.
My hubby is great but the part about encouraging me to face my panic....well, that is something I'd love us both to learn...he's really soft on me ! How do you learn to "face" the panic?I think I understand the concept , but reality is so different.
Thanks for your kind words about Cleo. My kids tease me that I have more pictures of her than them! lol..
I am not a therapist...but I have been married to the same man for 22 years....so I think I can offer you a bit af advice. Talk to your wife. Thats it....just open up the dialog and talk. It seems like you have a good realtionship, so it can handle this. Someone once told me that guilt is just another form of worry...
My mac and cheese is very easy. I make a white sauce out of butter , flour and milk.. stir continuously....add lots of old cheddar. I like a cracker crumb topping but my family doesn't. I think chocolate counts as a health food! I needed this distraction this morning...thanks so much to all.
It's been just over a week on the celexa. For the first few days I was so sleepy, but when awake very anxious. I even fell asleep in my car while waiting for my son at the orthodontist! Me! I know it was only a few days but it seemed like forever...then on the weekend I started feeling better. Stayed up all day..got outside...hardly any anxiety...Yesterday I was great! I drove to a store...cooked...felt "normal". The closest to beng anxiety free I've been in ages. Heaven!
Then this morning. I was laying in bed thinking about my oldest son...he is 21...he had written something negative on his MSN page that my hubby told me about last evening..then my mind started to get all jumbly...from one thought into another.. I couldnt keep my mind on one topic....then my stomach started churning, I felt strange body sensations. jittery. So I got out of bed, had a piece toast/tea. Was feeling a little better when these strange tingles went up my back/neck/back of arms. I called hubby.(my safety net) Left a message.
then I came on here and started typing. Those tingles lasted like 30 seconds...but still, after an hour I worry about them.. A side effect of the med I wonder?
Its my youngest sons birthday today too. 18! I'm going to get him an ice cream cake. And I'm hoping this morning doesnt repeat itself. . I was this close to taking a lorazepam ...that scared me too.
I'm working through the program too. I also worry about being fired or having my co-workers discover my disorder. The people here all know what its like to suffer with this....have you read some of the success stories? There is hope .You will get better. Me too!
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