Hey guys,
Wow do I ever feel loved. I come back to tons of posts asking how I am, thank you all!
First, Michael I want to thank you for your reply. There are things in life on needs to hear at specific moments. Your post was one of those. I needed to hear a positive testimony. I needed to hear of someone else who felt like I do and got help from the meds and then feels better. It is good to see even a big strong guy can need help. Thanks so much for sharing with me. Your post uplifted me!
Sarah,
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have processed my feelings. That thought challenging helps. Even the thoughts that are true were helped by this. I can't challenge them but understanding them helps! Good tools!
As for staying in contact with my therapist, well I definitely intend to do that. In fact, I am staying in touch with both my therapist and my doctor! I find that incredibly important!
As for the nap, it feels like all I did since wednesday is work and nap. But I was incredibly tired. Now tonight I am going out again. I have another big weekend ahead of me.
Hey Karla and CM,
Thanks so much for your replies and inquieries! It means a lot to me.
Well I think I am getting some side effects. I feel a bit dizzier and light headed. I make sure to change positions slowly especially when getting up! I am definitely experiencing dry mouth. Sometimes I think I am getting rapid pounding heartbeats but when I take my pulse it is at 80 beats per minutes which is far from being all that fast lol. I am not sure what side effects are real and which ones are just me driving myself nuts lol. But I am slowly settling into it and have not felt all that poorly considering I am starting new meds. Oh and no allergic reaction in sight yet so that is good! So I am hanging in there, taking my meds and hoping the benefits are high and the side effects miniaml. Also, I know that a lot of side effects subside once your body adjusts to the meds. So all in all I am hopeful. Even though I beleive pills don't teach skills, I figure if it can give me a little boost so I can focus on my CBT more, I will take it!
I had a big week. And on top of it I started my meds. So I am pretty proud of myself for getting through my week. Ok so today I slept litterally all day but am still proud lol. Tonight I am going out with my dad and his wife. I am feeling a bit anxious. But I will do fine as always, I am sure. The anticipation is often worse then actually going. The meds have me feeling a bit unsteady which contributes to my anxiety. But my hubby will be there and I am sure he will take good care of me.
Well I had better got get ready! Off I go! See you soon guys! I will try to finish answering all your posts when I get back!
