Ishiman0627,
I am so sorry you had a rough weekend that included 2 trips to the ER. I understand your comment, "What I hate most is I was doing so well and I let this happen to me, which is usually the case." I have spoken those very same words and after I calm down some I realized I did not choose for this anxiety to happen to me however no matter how hard I try to stay in the moment outside factors played a role in my increased anxiety so why do I beat myself up?
Effexor is my med and I do very well on it but no one med can magically cure one.
All too often we’re unforgiving and cruel to ourselves in a way we’d never treat our friends.
We’d never look a friend in the eyes and tell her she’s not good enough. We’d never beat a friend up over one mistake he made years ago. We’d never expect a friend to move mountains when she’s exhausted and clearly needs a rest.
Today, give yourself the consideration and kindness you’d extend to the people you love. If you’re dissatisfied with your progress, remind yourself of all you’ve accomplished. If you made a mistake, cut yourself from slack. If you’re tired, take it easy.
All the goodness you put out into the world starts with how you treat yourself. Be good to yourself Ishiman and let the goodness of others help you through this rough time.
Kindly,
Kitt