Good morning and thanks for the concern. After reading your post to me this morning it got me to thinking.... I may have a problem with worrying. I started reading chapter 13 here on the site about worrying and have found that I will need to spend some time working on this chapter. It is true we are here for each other and someones response may turn on a light bulb for us and get us thinking and moving in the right direction. Thanks Cleo,
I have had a bit of a setback lately. I have been having a problem dealing with my emotions & feelings lately. It is a little complicated and not something I want to explain. I have decided to take a few days off to let my mind relax for a few days. I will be taking my xanax for the next for days and resting. I guess its my way of numbing myself for a while. I will be back in a few days or how ever long it takes. There is not need to respond.
Thank you for the understanding that I need this little break right now. I am feeling a little better today after sleeping all day yesterday. Talk to you all later.
This is a interesting question and there is not a simple answer for me. I feel I am a bit of both. I really couldn't classify myself as one or the other. I want to make others happy but at the same time I have a very high need to be independent, productive etc, etc. I am very conflicted at times between the two. This leads to a lot of inner conflict for me and avoidance type behaviors... It also causes me problems with my quit, my anxiety, and Agoraphobia. Nicotine makes me feel less and SSRI's make me feel nothing and therefore I feel it is impossible for me to learn to deal with these inner conflicts and face my issues if I am using either of them. I have been approaching this program head on and cold turkey with the occasional use of xanax and just quit using nicotine 42 days ago. This is just my take on it as it relates to me personally being this post is about me and how I feel. I know everyone is different. I agree Negative core beliefs can cause a lot of inner turmoil and problems in a persons life. I am still working on them and I am beginning to think that this is a ongoing and continuing process that we go through as we progress in life. I will not kid you it has been hard and well worth it. I am happy with the progress I have made and I am getting a better understanding of myself slowly but surely.
This is Great news!! Congratulations the is a Big step and I am so happy to hear you say that you believe that you can get better one day soon. That day is here you are getting better. I am cheering you on and this is coming from one you understands that you can get better when you have agoraphobia. I am getting better too.
Davit, Congratulations!! You really got in a lot of exposure today and you faired very well. I am proud of you. As for your question about where do you go from here. I am not sure if you were wanting a answer or not. All I can say is take your time and do what you really want to do. Remember you do not have to hurry into anything until you are ready. Not just yet. What ever your decision is, we will not judge and we will all be here for you. You have lots of friends here that care about you. Kind of a fan club of sorts. Keep us updated on how it is going and how you are feeling. Wishing you the best.
Welcome to the program and support group. I was reading your post about your anxiety in groups and your desire to start doing exposure work. I can only tell you what things I have done as exposure that have helped me. I hope they get you started on some ideas of your own. Here they are: I took a class, I went to a play, I have been trying to go swimming at the YMCA lately. I have been twice and am trying to make it a regular thing. I am planning to take another class in Sept. of some sort like Sewing, Creative writing, Crafts etc. etc. The idea is to get into some sort of group activity. I hope this information helps you in some way. If being in a group of people is really hard to deal with, going to Barnes & Noble book store has always been a good one for me. They have places to sit in their stores and read. Just another idea to get started slowly. Good luck with your exposure.
I am glad to hear about your clean bill of health. I am also very glad to hear that you are surviving this week full of exposure...This is a Major achievement, that is for sure. I would also like to hear what your therapist has to say. This is if you are comfortable sharing it with us...I am sure everyone here will you terribly if you choose to go. I know I will. What is important is that you do what You think this is best for you and your health. Please consider that when you make your decision. I will respect your decision either way.
Its good to see you here getting ready to start working the program....I first started working the programs here about 1yr and 8 months ago. I started in the depression center and it took me about 5 months before I actually started working that program. I was a afraid in the beginning to actually start working the program. I kept running off on trips here and there and was getting no where so I started working the depression program. I later in Jan of this year started working in the panic center because I discovered after working the depression program I had some real issues with anxiety, panic and Agoraphobia. I think the reason I had such a problem with getting started is because I was afraid of what I would find out about myself and also change was a scary thought. Thats where the panic center really helps. It helps you understand your condition and gives you the tools you need to deal with your fears. Working the program has really helped me a lot and changed my life for the better. My fears of getting started and of change were unfounded. If I had not started working the program I would never have learned how to challenge my anxious and negative thoughts. My only regret is that I didn't get started sooner. I have a much better life now and am continuing to learn how to apply the principals I have learned here to my daily life and am challenging my issues as they come up. Once you start you will see what I mean and take your time working the program, that is my advice to you. You will be happily surprised at what a positive change it will make in your life.
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