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Transitioning back to work

Hi Ashley,
Yes, talking with my co-worker about her anxiety  is very helpful in the sense that it is nice to know  its not just me there suffering.. This is a "secret" conversation..we both said it'd be only between us.
 My honest thoughts:  I feel if everyone knew they would say I was crazy, or be on the "lookout " for my mental health, and probably question my judgement (more). I have 6 people to supervise, and some of them already do not take direction well. If they knew I had anxiety I fear they would be manipulative and use it against me.
The benefits would probably be that I would feel more relaxed...maybe...
Anerol, I feel for you...you  were really brave to tell your co-workers about your anxiety! how about taking Ashley's advice on a careeer counsellor?
I also saw the doctor again...wow! 3 times in 3 weeks...hadn't seen  a  doctor for almost 10 years before that! I was so preoccupied with worry about work that the dr.s visit took second.... 
It was ok. I wasn't overly anxious. Had my B/P...bit high,  I am to see her in a month so we will talk more about it then.I have decided  to take Davit's advice and take my B/P as much as possible. Mind you I want to cover the display so I can't see the reading.
I am still on the 10 questions/negative thoughts. I read all the end chapters...I  don't quite know how to start the exposure. I guess since the fear of seeing doctors and having my B/P checked is  high on my list of fears I already have achieved a goal! hmmm. There is a little pier here on the water that I have never been able to walk out to the end on.  Maybe I think I'll use that  as a goal for the next couple weeks.
As for going  back to work ..2 shifts now.I worried about "what if" .. Thursday I was really anxious  for a couple of hours then it calmed down.  I used the 10 questions/breathing , and they really helped. Yesterday it was strange. The anxiety lasted longer, but it was less intense.  Not so many "what ifs". And when I got really hot..(the elderly love it hot) I didn't overreact! I accepted being hot.
Thank you all so much for letting me vent.
Cleo
13 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Who Inspires You?

 I know there are tons of famous people with great accomplishments.... for me,  Davit, Red and all the other people brave enough to tell their stories ,give encouragment  and   seem to genuinely care about others is what inspires me . 
Thanks to the Educators too! Can't forget hubby...lol
Cleo 
 
13 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Who Inspires You?

I want to wish every mother out there a Happy Mother's day tomorow!
cleo
13 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Transitioning back to work

Davit,
That's a good idea...I have my B/P machine on my nightstand now... moving it here by the computer and being distracted while taking it sounds like a plan. I have taken other advice from you too...I have told myself that I am fine, and willl be fine, at least until I seee the dr. next month..when I have a "twinge"  I remind myself of this and it goes away! I think I truly believe it..so perhaps that's the key..really believing it. I don't like it when you call yourself "a cripple"..I know you are  physically limited ....but it sounds like you  are putting yourself down, and I don't like anyone putting my friends down!  
Samatha,
Everytime I notice a "What if" thought ...or I see that I am "mind reading", I go over the first 2 or 3 questions  ..that's been enough to get rid of them...so far..and I  am replacing them with positive images. ie: palm trees and blue oceans
I am feeeling much calmer  overall now. I've been on the celexa for over 2 weeks.
I am taking this program very slowly... right now its enough for me to go see dr's, go to  work, and be generally calm before I start exposure to heights/elevators.(Can't even visualize planes) I know its probably avoidance, but I figure I have been anxious for over 20 years, so in the past month I've come far!
Cleo
 
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Lousy Days Are Back Again

Cadenmccallum,
Hi! I love your picture.... sweet little bunny! I am pretty new here and can't offer you any advice, but I wish you the best...this is a great place..listen to Davit! He is right!
Cleo
 
13 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Help/advice.

A90,
Hi,
 I am not advocating the use of meds here but  I suffered with anxiety for over 20 years....hiding from it,fighting it, getting mad at myself and thinking I should be able to cure it. I've  pretended so many times that I was physically ill I actually made myself sick...anyhow, I wish I had talked about my problem to a doctor years ago..and maybe try a medication. I am taking a SSRI for almost 3 weeks, and feel so much calmer (not perfect) but I see my negative thoughts decreasing and the positive increasing. I was  at "rock bottom"..not being able to function at all at work.  I'm doing this program (slowly) and have found it so helpul.... I don't think I would have been calm enough to concentrate with out the med.  Stay here and listen to the thoughts of these great people...don't forget to post/vent!
Cleo
 
 
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Wish me luck

Shawdowkins,
Hi! Listen to Davit and sunny123...they are both right.. I'm glad to here your doctor is going to set you up with a counsellor. hopefully you will get  some more help.
Davit....sorry to hear you cut your leg..hope it heals quickly.
Cleo
13 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Transitioning back to work

Davit,
 I  didn't  want to cause you any  embarassment...that was the furthest thing from my mind!  I hold your opinion in such high regard , even your opinion of yourself...I look forward everyday to see what you have to say to people! No pressure there eh?  Like Sunny123 says...I too would probably dropped off of here if not for your great encouragement and advise.
Be careful!
Your friend,
Cleo
13 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Am confused

Hi  Shadowkins,
When I'm really anxious I sometimes can't tell the difference between what I call my "full-blown" attack or extreme anxiety....so I have been trying to write all my thoughts and  the situation I am in at the time  on what ever sheet I have at my desk. I think its all good...no matter what form!
Cleo
13 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Transitioning back to work

Davit,
Hi!
One for all and all for one! I'm so glad to hear that you have got a new lease on life....speaking of cheering and crying with the people on here...I find myself wondering about some who write in and then seem to disappear...like Eric and Valppmommy (if you guys are reading this...post...there are many of us here that care about you)
I plan on being here too ...at first I  didnt think it would be helpful but thats changed quickly.. And my typing has improved! ok, maybe thats not true...
Friends forever,
Cleo