Intensive Outpatient Evaluation tomorrow

gizmofab

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Joined : Dec 2012

Posts : 319

Posted 1/6/2013 2:46 PM (GMT 0)

I have my evaluation tomorrow and am supposed to start intensive outpatient therapy Tuesday 9:30am-1pm. I am very nervous today and anxious. I feel like I just want my husband and my kids to stay home with me and everything will be fine. I just want to be fine again. I feel alone. I think my husband just wants me off his back. I have been really bad for over a month now and dont want him to leave my side.

Anyone do intensive therapy? Does it help? What can I expect?

Does anyone ever get a period of anxiety that makes you feel nausous and can not eat and like a pit in your stomach?

Thanks

Sorry to be very needy. Husband does not understand and I have no siblings, just my parents.

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 1/6/2013 5:02 PM (GMT 0)

We are here for you gizo!!!

I am sending supportive hugs and encouragement your way right now.

You are doing the right thing in getting help. I know that it is intimidating...not knowing what to expect, ect...but once you get through the first day, it will get easier.

You are doing what is best for you and your family. It seems daunting now, with it all ahead of you, but soon you will be feeling better and wondering why you didn't do it sooner!

I did have some pretty bad stomach issues when my anxiety was at its worst. I lost a dangerous amount of weight. (to the extent of having amenorrhea for a long time)

Through therapy however, I was able to recover from the panic and the symptoms that affected me physically.

You are going to get through this, and emerge stronger, more confident and able to do the things that you need and want to do for you and yours!

We will be here for you along the way to support!

Keep us posted as often as you want to/can.:)

S.C.

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 1/6/2013 5:05 PM (GMT 0)

IDk if this is your first therapy appiontment experience or not...but here is a great thread that you may want to read through to give you some peace of mind about tomorrow.:)

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=2287406

S.C.

LHA112

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Joined : Oct 2009

Posts : 116

Posted 1/6/2013 9:45 PM (GMT 0)

Gizmo,

I think I responded to you on another thread last week....I start therapy tomorrow, too, and am desperate for help. I have been so horribly anxious for many weeks now and it's seriously messing up my entire life. I literally shake and quiver each day. Can't wait to get help.

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. And remember, I told you my husband is also clueless.

I just hope there is true hope for us.

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