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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2101

HEy Atedge,

I think it is great that you are taking so many wonderful steps to help things for yourself!

Isnèt it odd how this anxiety thing changes our patterns? Anyway, sorry for the short reply, I am a bit pooped atm. But please feel free to discuss this with us further! The support here is so great! Plus, I am sure you are not the only one with this issue. I used to have this problem. Lately it is gone though!Anyway, hang in there!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 955

Hi atedge, Thank you for sharing your story. Although the fracture may have felt like a setback, you seem to be taking the right steps to coping by speaking to a therapist. And you are right, it will take a few appointments to become comfortable with your therapist and figure out each other's styles. How have you found step 1 of the program? It can be overwhelming when you first get started but continue to post and keep us updated on how you are doing! Sarah, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 7

I saw this post ,I know it isn't recent , and the topic covers my concerns and I didn't think I needed to start another.

I've had anxiety and IBS for a couple of years now. Some counselling helped and I was coming out of it-- until 3 months ago. A fracture put me in a sling and it broke my upswing for improvement. I haven't been able to advance much and only in the last 2 days I've awoke being nervous and fearful. This is new to me! Usually I'm tired and have to drag myself out of bed.

I'm feeling terribly lost and being alone doesn't help (I didn't mind having alone time before).

I have started talking to a therapist ( 2 appts so far - previous counsellor is unavailable so I'm starting from scratch and still getting familiar with each other).

I've started step 1 of the program too.

I know it's my anxiety but I feel like a "deer in the headlights"

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1288

amy68, Sometimes it takes a few trial runs before you find what works best for you. In the mean time, keep a journal of your throughts and feelings, this may help in the future to find clairity and to move forward. Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2101

Hiya Amy68, I wanted to say I know how you feel. I have been there. With the help of my doctors and my therapist and with a lot of help from this forum and the program here, I feel much better. Now, I would be lying if I told you every day was great and that it was always a walk in the park. But I can honestly tell you that despite sone days or periods that are harder then others here and there, I feel like myself again. I feel that overall I am happy and content with my life. Some days are bad and I feel anxious and bad. But most days, I feel fine. A lot of days now, I don't even think about my panic attacks or my anxiety. I even have days now where I can honestly say I feel incredible. So yes, the good stuff can come back. If I can get here anyone can. Just hang in there and remember, this too shall pass! -Diva

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 9

Hi all. I finally went to the doctor. She had my thyroid tested, which came back fine. I was put on Buspar, 10mg, twice daily. It will be one week tomorrow and I'm not doing any better. I'm still having problems with the daytime nervouseness. I'm just so distraught over this. I can't believe I went almost 39 years with no problems and now I'm at this mental state. I just feel like crying because that giddy, fun, happy feeling about me is gone! Here it is the weekend almost which normally made me ecstatic. It's just more days to me now. WHY WHY WHY??? I am going BACK to the doctor tomorrow. I had an appt. for next week (would have been 2 weeks on Buspar) but I just can't stand to be this way. My sister-in-law is actually a doctor (I don't see her for this) and she suggested asking my doctor to put me on Zoloft. My coworker is on that also and has done very well. I just need a someone to say that my happiness WILL COME BACK & I can overcome this. Right now, I just keep thinking----"will I be like this forever". It's weird because I seem so much better around 7:00pm on......."knock on wood". I'd like some insight on whether the whole happiness, giddiness feelings come back. Thank you.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1288

Hi amy68, You should have your symptom looked at by your doctor. You shouldn't worry what other people think. Just look out for yourself and make sure your health is number one. Work on the exercises provided and come visit with us when you need support. Keep persevering! Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 313

Hi Maggie I too have a terrible time leading up to my period.. I already take a very low dose of paxil which keeps my anxiety "grounded" for the most part and my doctor just suggested upping it a bit during those 2 weeks too... I'm just giving it a shot now so we'll see. Since beginning to wean my son I'm no longer "balanced".. lol.. Although medication is not my first choice... sometimes it's the "hand" you need to be able to focus on all the other work. I'm currently revamping my diet, excercise etc. and doing all my old cognitive excercises to find my new balance after this baby. I've beat this before and seen the light so I too know it's out there and achievable. It just takes time and patience and a little bit of faith :) I appreciated your insight and kind words Thanks Maggie!

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 131

Hi amy68, that week or two before your period is brutal, well for me it is. My anxiety and panic/depression level just escalates until the "day" and then I start to become "normal" again. I spoke to my doctor about this, she spoke about PMS or even PMDD, which more applies to me. So for those 2 weeks before my "day", I take a small dose of antidepressants and that is seeming to work. With that, I have also had some sessions with my counsellor pertaining to my issues of physical symptoms and me jumping the gun on illnesses. When I was younger, much younger (18), I had 3 family members die within 1 month. I had no idea at 18 how to deal with that. Of course it was sad but now I realize the turmoil that I went through in my later years, and still somewhat go through at times, when it comes to illnesses. I was afraid of something bad happening to me again, illnesses, death, etc. This would trigger scary thoughts when I knew someone was ill, or I wasn't feeling well, etc. With dealing with a counsellor, I've realized that this is where it stems from and now I understand this and I don't seem to be too anxious about that anymore. It took time and help, but I did it. I don't know if you have a similar history, but I know I just wanted to be happy again and content in my life. I have 3 wonderful boys and a husband who need me and I wanted to be happy again. I remember feeling as you are right now...I really do...there is a light at the end of the tunnel, really. Take care, talk to you soon.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 9

Thanks Maggie! I feel like I'm just in a slump right now. I just want that happy, no thoughts feeling again! I have the house to myself today and normally I'd feel almost "giddy" (ha). Instead, I have no feeling about it and would rather have someone here. That in itself is worrisome to me . I have had those same feelings before and came out of it so I'm hoping I can do it again. This happens to be the week before I 'start'(monthly) so I'm hoping that has something to do with my mental state also. I'm usually different that week before anyway. Thanks for not advising me to go straight to the doctors..lol. For me, it takes just one person to say the right thing and that helps me a lot. By you just being positive helps me. Also, I did post with a mental health doctor and he did say to see a therapist but just said this: ..."you will find out that these worries have many roots, and you won't be able to trace them all effectively by yourself. You may not need too much help, a little should do a lot of good". That helped too. Take care & thanks again! :)

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