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My anxiety is back in full-force and I have no idea why. It started Sunday night and has been on and off since then. I went to a meeting Monday night and felt a lot better. Last night I was so depressed, so I looked up a "Depression" topic in Courage to Change and it basically said to go to a meeting, so I did. Even though I had to bring my son with me, I'm glad I went and I felt better. I'm heading out to my therapist's office in a few minutes, so I hope that helps. My husband has his Out Patient Program tonight, so if I want to get to another meeting, I'll have to bring my son with me again.
Does anyone have any suggestions to help me through this rough patch? I can't seem to get to the online meetings here (computer troubles) or else I'd be doing that every night that I couldn't get out of the house.
Hello and Hugs, When I get annexity and panic attacks, I crawl into bed with my Rosary and Serenity Prayer. It normally calms me and I take a nap. I know you may not be able to crawl into bed, but try to make some alone time with you and HP. It works for me. Sincerely, Tonya
Hello and Hugs, When I get annexity and panic attacks, I crawl into bed with my Rosary and Serenity Prayer. It normally calms me and I take a nap. I know you may not be able to crawl into bed, but try to make some alone time with you and HP. It works for me. Sincerely, Tonya
sounds like my recipe ..its usually an old fear rearing its head from the past, or I am projecting something about the future...If i catch it at an early level, I can do w/o my meds....but yea, Tonya and I are on the same page here....
Sometimes we need medical help as well, to get through the major crises in our lives.... I resisted it for many years, but finally, during the darkest phase of my failing marriage to my (then-active) AW, I went to my doctor and got prescribed some anti-depressants.... I hated them, they kind of "dulled my senses", and I felt a bit foggy much of the time - but I stayed on them for six months, and they DID, in fact, smooth out the roller coaster of emotions I was going through.
I'm not suggesting they are the right solution for all - just sharing that they did help me through the worst times.
Take care T
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Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. I do see a therapist as well as a psychiatrist for my anxiety. I saw my therapist last night and she was very helpful. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist on monday (that was scheduled a long time ago).
what kind of support do you have. Do you have a doctor who can help out. Do you have a therapist. Sometimes we may have to go outside of meetings for help.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with doing that either.
