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Posted 5/15/2013 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
Today has been a rough day. All day I have been having anxiety symptoms and I keep trying to tell myself it is ok and it will go away soon, accept it and let it go. I have been feeling so much better lately, my therapist has given me some great help. But today, I felt like I was so mentally exhausted; it takes so much effort to retrain your thinking and to be in a constant state of remembering what you have learned, I think I felt a little exposed and overwhelmed and just gave in. It was almost like my brain just said "I think I'll just take a day off from helping you feel better today." It is amazing to me how one can make so much progress and then one day it falls apart again. I know I let it happen, I couldn't stop myself from feeding the panic. Just reverted back to my usual way of thinking. Time to pick the pieces back up and try to fix it again.

Thank you for listening! shakehead

Mommy
Posted 5/15/2013 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
I know how you feel. Somedays I feel like I'm on top of everything and then the next day I feel just awful.
Posted 5/15/2013 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
M.B.,

I am sorry that you had a rough day. It sounds as if you exactly what to do though...and I am sure that you will be back on track soon.

We have had another couple of posts recently concerning setbacks, so know that you are not alone.

This does not mean that you have lost ground...just pick up where you left off, and keep using those coping skills!

Hugs and high fives!

S.C.
Posted 5/15/2013 11:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mommy

Sorry to hear about your day, but I like your post...it's got an up and up looking forward and positive tone to it. I had a rough day yesterday and coped using my CBT skills and was feeling great...until I tried to go to sleep that is! Was up until 2AM tossing and turning and finally had to drag my blanket to a different bedroom and take a Xanax and bow out for the night.

I'm proud of you for making it through your rough day and still holding your head high. On some days I get baby step improvements, other days leaps and bound improvements, and other days a little more challenge than I'd like but it makes me stronger.

You will be stronger for it!

Joshua
Posted 5/16/2013 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Mommy,

Sorry about the attacks you had today. Things will get better for you. I like your positive thinking. Hang in there. We are here for you.

Hope you feel better soon!

UA
Posted 5/16/2013 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
MB, Every time someone shares an experience here we all learn something about ourselves, We love to
listen and try real hard to give good advice and hope.

Larry ***
Posted 5/17/2013 1:01 PM (GMT 0)
It is so great to have such positive support from everyone. It is really very appreciated and all the comments go a long way.

Mommy
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