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Posted Yesterday 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
Day three of Missing work for me. Bad bad cycle and I hate how much anxiety and depression are taking over. I know what to do, just can't get myself to do it. I see my therapist weekly and am an a combo of cymbalata and rexulti. I feel like a little kid whose faking sick cause they don't wanna go to school (used to do that a lot). But now I'm a grown up and it's just not acceptable to miss so many days of work. It makes getting back harder.
I wish we could wish this away!
Had to vent and let other people know. My family tries hard to understand but it's difficult unless you've been through it.
Had to vent/, though it sounds like I'm whining too.
Posted Yesterday 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
Venting is good for the soul.

My last post to you was eaten by the angry gods of HW. I thought you should know that I've experienced the same thing: you know what you have to do, you know you have to do it, but you can't raise the energy to make it happen. In my case I used to make a deal with myself and go in late. I'd sleep in for 2 or 3 hours and proffer an excuse. It helped.

Good luck, hope you get outa your funk.
Posted Yesterday 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
Call your therapist to get some coping skills designed specifically for this situation. It may be that the drugs combo isn't a good one for you. Do you have any idea what precipitated this?

Mindfulness and activity get you out of your head.
Posted Yesterday 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, the activity is what I'm avoiding. I can normally get through work. Once panic or the angst sets in. I don't feel better till I just call in sick.
Posted Yesterday 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
Not work--some other activity. It serves to distract your mind from the anxiety--and is a way of jump starting your brain.
Posted Yesterday 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
Sometimes we have to give ourselves a little push. You know it isn't good to miss so much work. I would let the therapist and doctor know what is going on. I agree with Myself, maybe it is not the right combination of medications.

Mindfulness does get you out of your head and thinking all the time. Just be, listen to sounds around you and take in the scenery no matter what it may be. Find a safe place to meditate. It really does help.

I hope that you feel better soon and that you can make it to work tomorrow.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted Yesterday 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
I gotcha. And thanks
Posted Yesterday 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
Oranged

I totally get what you are saying.

However, one day is ok even two. When we "give in" to our depression for more than that, I see it as "letting the monster win".

Grant it, I have taken 3 years to get to this point. I talk me self into not punishing the punished. Marinating in my muck.

Ask myself, "Why am I giving another day away?"
"How is this serving me?"

I know if I get up, shower and at least walk 10min. today, tomorrow I get out. SO I push hard.

HERE ARE COPING SKILLS THAT I USE MINDFULLY TO OVERCOME the wanting to hibernate feeling:

Setting Alarm on my phone 3 different times an hour apart. Leaving inspiring messages for myself

COLD water on face in am when I use the bathroom

Journaling

Gratitude list
TP; I am not on Jerry Springer, etc...

these are just a few.

I hope they help you.

Peace
Trina
Posted Yesterday 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
Those did help ! Thanks for not only understanding but giving good advice ! That's a good tip. Why am I giving this another day?

I was letting it win, plain and simple.

And I chuckled at the jerry springer
Posted Today 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
I made it in today 😊 Thanks for the support and the sensible push .
Posted Today 10:30 PM (GMT 0)
Yay, I am proud of you Oranged. I hope that the day went well. I usually find I feel better once I get there, or somewhere that I am anxious about going.

I hope you have a good evening.

Hugs, Karen...
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