Hey guys and gals...thanks for all of the encouraging words and words of wisdom. Sorry I have been a little off on posting, I have IVIG treatment every 15 days and it wipes me out. Nurses come to my house for 8 hours and put an IV in me, it usually gives me flu like symptoms for a few days, so forgive me if I disappear for a couple days at a time. As for my anxiety/panic it has been getting better little steps at a time, as for any setbacks for having a good day, that doesnt apply to me, anything good that happens just rewards me and gives me zero anxiety just happiness. I have a deadline for my publisher, so now I have to go write a chapter or two, I will check back in with you all a bit later... Again Thank You everyone for caring!
I have been on IVIG every 2 weeks for a year and a half now, don't know where I would be without it. My medical bills run a little over 90K a month, Thank god I am taken care of. I pay zero, I don't even have a deductible. The way that I retired from Uncle Sam, they have taken care of me in every way. As for the pills etc that you take, I feel your pain on that as well...I do 2 injections a day, 11 prescription meds, and the IVIG every 15 days...but, I wouldn't be around without that cocktail, so I feel fortunate. I also have a 7 year-old son with Muscular Dystrophy, so I have a full plate...Its no wonder I have this panic huh? anyway, I am making strides to improve.
Hey gang, just checking in. It has been a very busy week, just trying to get through. I have had an awful lot of anxiety this week, but still see improvements since starting the program. I refuse to take steps back because I have seen the progress. The exposure that I have done is slow to say the least because my physical panic symptoms (chest pain, breathing, etc) take over. My therapist is insisting that I continue Klonopin until I complete the CBT, but I hate the medicine feeling, but I guess I am going to have to use some meds for now. Thanks again for all of the advice and encouraging words I will check in later....Richard
Welcome Michelle, I have your same issues and am finally getting a handle on them. You can do this! if you need anything or just someone to talk to, I am here for you. There are so many kind and caring people on here, so you have found the right place. hang in there it gets better..work the program.. Richard
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