We are making an effort to reduce the amount of screen time for everyone in the family. Last night we had a family game night and laughed so much - easily my number one fun thing to mention.
I also recently went on a shopping trip with some girlfriends. I didn't have much to buy and am proud to say that I bought only the things on my list and paid cash for everything. The #1 reason why I went on the trip is because these ladies are so much fun and we had lots of fun together. A couple of days before the trip, I called to cancel because I was feeling anxious about the trip - we had to travel about three hours away by car. Anyway, I did go and I am so glad that I did - lots of laughing and fun!
On Thankgiving Day, I ran in a road race with 2000 other people. That was lots of fun, too.
Thanks for asking - it's nice to remember these fun times.
How are you doing today? I hope that your headache has gone away. I worry about my health, too. Both of my kids were playing this weekend with friends who became diagnosed with strep throat. So, of course, my thoughts turn to their health and I am concerned for them. In fact, last night I convinced myself that I was coming down with strep. I was able to quickly calm myself down by taking my temperature and seeing that all was normal - I didn't even have a very sore throat. It's times like these when the "Questioning Anxious thoughts" work comes in handy! In fact, I may keep that worksheet handy today as just while writing this, I had a few anxious thoughts. Keep us updated with how you are doing. I wish peaceful times for you and me both!
It's nice to read that you were for the most part happy with the results of your session. Anerol. If you are feeling badly about the next steps you have to take, maybe it is because you still feel hurt by the things that happened? When I reflect on painful experiences, I know that this can definitely give me a superbad feeling in my gut. Just a thought. I hope that you are able to get through this next step okay.
Thanks, Davit. I think I am ready - I would like to start planning and preparing anyway. I feel ready to try and it should be interesting. My kids would likely enjoy spinning me around on a chair tonight!
I think it's been over a month since my last panic attack. I have had anxious days (today included) but I feel motivated to do the hard work, I look forward to sharing the results, good or bad.
Anerol, I hope you won't feel badly about calling a minute longer. Please take this advice from someone who often feels badly for doing the exact same things. You were only calling to clarify expectations and to express your concerns. That seems to me to be something to take pride in doing. I hope I'll take my own advice the next time I am feeling the same way!
I am finding that the parts of therapy that are the most difficult have the greatest reward in the end.
I am not worried about the strep today. I am writing during a very good moment, actually. Has your headache gone away? It sounds a bit like a tension headache. A few weeks ago, I was having a stressful and anxious day and I had similar symptoms. I had a cup of tea. I listened to my progressive relaxation podcast and then I took a long nap. I woke up feeling really good. I hope that your headache isn't still around but maybe these kinds of things would help. Maybe you can convince your husband to give you a relaxing massage? That sounds so nice that I might suggest it to my own! Wishing you a good day today!
I wanted to write because I have been having a little bit of a nervous morning. It was cold this morning (I am allergic to the cold - isn't that funny!) and I had difficulty breathing during my walk from the car to my office. So, of course, I was a little nervous about troubles breathing. I filled out the Advanced Anxious Forms worksheet. You will likely get a kick out of this...then I was thinking my chest felt tight - but I am fairly certain it is my new bra! I finally got refitted after losing weight! Anyway, filled out another anxious thought form for that. Then I worried because of some spotting I saw when I went to the ladies room. Nearly had a panic attack over that. Then I checked the calendar and chances are - I am about to have my monthly.
So this morning, I can relate to trading health fears! I can tell from your post that you are also questioning anxious thoughts whether you are formally using the worksheet or not. Blood clots are indeed scary. Maybe you should call your doctor if it's still bothering you. That way, you can rule out a clot and can set yourself up to have a really good start to your weekend!
First of all, good for you for working hard on the program and for asking for help. Of course, my gut reaction to your post was that you need to ask a doctor about withdrawal symptoms and problems. Then I read that you have discussed this with your doctor (also good for you). How unfortunate that your concerns were not heard..
I don't know your situation and if it is possible for you to switch doctor's or to get a second opinion. It's so difficult to have to fight for these things. You sound like you are doing all the right things.
So, do you think that you can try again with your doctor's office? Do you have a therapist you can talk to? Everyone's experience is unique. I don't know if it will help but below is what has been my personal experience with Ativan. I didn't take it enough to experience withdrawal so don't read on if you are busy...
My doctor prescribed Ativan for me this summer and advised I use it in case I was having an attack and I was unable to calm down. I think I took it 3 times (.5 mg each) and then I didn't take it for awhile. After meeting with a nurse at work because I had a panic attack, she suggested I call my doctor to let her know that I was experiencing anxiety with greater frequency. My doctor asked to see me and prescribed Celexa and referred me to a therapist. After taking Celexa once, I had a very bad reaction and she suggested I try Zoloft instead. I saw the therapist that same day and he, my doctor and I decided to try CBT on it's own for awhile. That was about 2 months ago. I think I took an Ativan about a month ago on a really bad day when I made some mistakes that led to an unexpected attack. I've had mostly good days since then. I can honestly say I feel much better and am nearly back to my old self - I tend to think I will be better than my old self, soon enough.
Good luck - I have every confidence that you will get through this, Alex!
Well, my heart goes out to you for having to suffer so. I can tell you that a lot of the withdrawal symptoms you are having are those that I experience when I am anxious. Especially the dizziness. I have been dizzy so much this year that I can't ever imagine wanting to go on a teacup ride ever again. Yet, as part of my panic simulation therapy, I have to spin around in a chair so that I can test out my newly formed coping skills. Please keep me posted. I can tell you that following the program outlined here has helped me leaps and bounds and has gotten me really close to an anxiety-free life - and it has been worth the time and effort.
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