I get where you're coming from regarding making the call...
For me personally I know I need therapy for when I have "setbacks" but when I'm feeling good I just toss the whole idea out the window.. shelve it as though it was unnecessary BUT learn later like this last setback in January that if I'd had the therapy years ago it would have probably helped me immensely. ( I have a touch of OCD with the panic disorder and it's the OCD I've never treated)
That being said, I'm back on the upswing and although I did make a few inquiries into therapy for OCD this time, I never did make an appointment. I'm going to do it though.... I think.. lol... as I want to be better able to cope next time the tides change...
I feel good again and it makes the time I was feeling bad almost a fog.. like it wasn't really as bad as I thought... if that makes any sense..
Keep working your way through the program and challenging your thoughts. Work on trying to keep a journal, it's a great way to learn about your anxiety and what triggers it.
Keep on posting - you're definitely not wasting our time!
Its good to read that you have talked to a friend , that must have been some relief . It took me quite a while to make the call as well , but had to in the end because i had a letter saying they would write off the books if i didnt reply . Now i dont know if thats a clever way of making people call but it worked lol .
I still only on exposure here on the programme and ive been here just over 5 months !! Think thats session 4 . I really should start trying harder .
Short answer.. yes and no. I have the number I need to set up an appointment. I have not called it yet. my incentive is failing me.. day went really well today. Which of course makes me feel guilty for possibly wasting your time. (not really.. your posts helped me a ton when I really needed it.. so thankyou once again!)
I did end up meeting with my friend last night. spent a few hours just talking, and got a lot off my chest. more than I've posted here even. That may have helped too.
Definately sticking through the program either way... just questioning my thoughts and myself is already a huge help.
Still having problems writing down my anxious thoughts tho.. it embarrasses me even when I'm alone writing them.. Will keep working at it.
Your friend might just need a reminder. You can make these exposure goals later. Keep your focus on getting the outside help to get you on track and keep working through the program :)
Thanks again for the toughts and advice. They really are appreciated.
I've talked with a few of my friends. they have been very understanding. Although a couple of them seem to think its just nerves and that I'm overreacting.
Chickened out today, and asked one friend (who I did not tell why) to get the information for me. I think he forgot though, so I may have to bite the bullet tomorrow. Probably for the best. I'm not going to get anywhere with avoiding situations.
On the bright side.. The last couple of days have gone pretty well. My concentration is shot, and I get occassional bursts of fear (1-2 seconds) over something I said or did earlier. No panic attacks in the last couple days though.
I agree with Danielle, Cornish Dee and Birdie. I think you did such a giant step in joining here at least... and maybe you can practice expressing yourself here a little first before you go onto your bigger steps. You are doing a great job! I am also embarrassed at crying... and I've been to see a Therapist and so many times I held it in... but the moment you do it, it is such a relief. There are some other posts on how to find good therapists so maybe you want to check those out here too. Good luck!
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. Now i dont know if thats a clever way of making people call but it worked lol .
