Frustrated

Hey everyone. Not had the best week to be honest, I think it's hormone time. I've been very tearful, down and had intrusive thoughts this week. Managed to pull myself together for tonight as I was babysitting my best friend's children. They kept me distracted. I'm not sleeping well. As soon as I settle down for sleep, the anxiety starts. I start getting pain and discomfort in my chest and the more I try to ignore it and sleep the worse it gets.

A friend told me about the therapist she has been seeing for a long time and offered me his details. I contacted him and I have my initial consultation last Weds afternoon. I have a long wait for the CBT and I feel like I'm getting worse not better so I have to act. I feel like I can't cope. Hopefully the therapist will be able to help. Thank you for giving me somewhere to vent and get things off my chest.

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WDW.,

I am sorry that you are having a rough time of it currently.:(

However, there may be a postive side to it and that is this...

...it prompted you to get into talk with a therapist sooner than you would have...and this could be the turnaround that you need!

I am hoping that you find some relief soon...and please keep us updated and let us know how it's going...how your appointment goes next week, ect...:)

Peace and progress!

S.C.

Hmmm...

Yeah, there may be something to your sleep postion in your bed...and maybe trying a wedge pillow might be a good idea...

Try not to be nervous about your upcoming appointment. It will be mostly introductory, and informational in nature. A relationship with a therapist is like any other. You will naturally progress and build trust before sharing anything that is personal in nature. Also keep in mind that you are in control of the session, so you can voice in which direction you would like things to go!

Talk to you soon,

S.C.

In a way, you are doing this alone. Remember, this is your body and your peace of mind. You are having the self-strength and self-courage (ie: 'alone') to go this road and help yourself.

You're doing this by yourself and for yourself, and that makes you stronger than you're giving yourself credit for.

My Husband will crash out within 3 minutes of his head hitting the pillow. It irritates the bejeezus out of me because yep, it means I'm going to up a little later and have to try and tune out his bizarre nightly noises (he also talks in his sleep, which can be entertaining, but not at 3am).

You really will do fine, and I'm willing to bet that when you walk out of that appointment, you are going to feel so much lighter and better for having done this! You should feel proud of yourself, girl! :)








M.