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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

I would only be echoing ~m who I agree with so I will just add:

Give it time, you do have the tools. Now you have experience too. Should just get easier.

And even if you can't find the trigger venting will take the sting out of it.

Davit.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 56

Thank you both for responding.

I think it's probably because I'm going through a lot of changes right now. I'm finding myself having a lot of negative thoughts (it's good that I'm aware of them now because then I can challenge them).

It isn't too bad because I do have all these resources and tools from the last time I was feeling bad and also since working with a therapist my panic doesn't escalate the way it used to.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11226

Hi Ashepp,

Sorry to hear you are feeling this way. It sounds like a consistent feeling of uneasiness.

Just thinking about how your feeling and reading your description gives me a strange feeling in my stomach and chest! Not a pleasant feeling I am sure.

~m asked a lot of great questions and gave some great advice. It is true, this is part of the process. Try to think of it as a necessary stepping stone to getting more well. This is an opportunity to refine what you have already learned. Focus on the thoughts you are having now or the possible triggers. Are you focusing a lot on your symptoms? What can you do to challenge your thoughts? What are some positive thoughts/activities that you can have/do?

What do you want to gain from this experience?

We are all here for you every step of the way through! Post often.

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 376

Oh yes, part of the process... reminds us not to take our good days for granted.

Any ideas about what started the negative feelings/thoughts? Have you done a mood tracker? I know it feels like going backwards, but really it's just a sign that something needs ur attention. Usually there really is a reason for "existential angst" ... something tangible and real. Being aware helps and remembering you have a whole toolbox to help you manage. Sounds like you already know that anyway. I'm sorry you are feeling badly.... maybe continue to vent here as much as you need/want. We are always here to listen. Thanks for trusting us with ur vent.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 56

I've been doing well but the last week or so I've been depressed and anxious again. Not panicky bad like before, but it's definitely a setback. The hardest time is at night.

Physically I have chest tightness, digestive distress, feeling hot, and headaches. Mentally I just feel like nothing is right. I've been thinking about how scary death is and having more existential angst than usual. I feel on the verge of tears a lot and discouraged. Having a therapist there for me helps, but it's still hard. I know that I've felt bad before and it got better so I'm just trying to remember that and also remember that it's okay to be down sometimes.

I'm mostly just venting. I had been feeling very normal and it's tough to be feeling bad again.

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