Thanks, everyone.
My session with my therapist went in many directions. A lot of it was the 3 things that started my recent OCD/Anxiety/Panic situation. One being the 1-year anniversary of my Father dying and the unveiling of his headstone, two being the situation with the nasty boss and company I left in August, and three being the fight with my sister where she and her husband basically demonized our deceased Father.
We also talked about other things and about what I can do to succeed in limiting any of the various anxiety stages I experience.
Before 1996 (when I first started going to this therapist) I could hardly talk about anything. Eight years later I met my wife and am happier than I have ever been. The fact that I went more than 3 years without a session amazes me, but also is not a huge surprise since I have such great support in my wife.
I don't plan on going back to see her for at least a while because my insurance does not cover it. But it is good to know that I have that option. She is very kind and has always left the door open for sessions. She is nearly an hour away from my work. I had to jump through hoops to get the time off to go to this appointment.
Anyway, time for some chamomile tea. Very good before bed time. I will write more about my session soon. I had a little anxiety tonight because I had shortness of breath, but I think it is just indigestion. I know I am fine because I did the bike for 25 minutes tonight. But the shortness of breath scares me even though I know what it's from. I also might be having a little anxiety because of all the things I talked about during my session.
Thanks for all the support.
David
