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Posted 12/26/2013 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
I have had this problem for about a month or more but not sure how to cope with it. My husband had been laid off all summer and early fall. He recently got to working again. When he works days I am okay but when he works pms/ nights shift. I get very emotional. He is gone and then needs to sleep so I see very little of him. I take Buspar 30 mg twice a day and clonazepam 0.5 mg three times a day plus two as needed. And I have needed the extra doses. I also take Geodon and Topamax. But I get the empty feeling and then start to cry every time.
Posted 12/26/2013 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
I am sorry that you are going through such a rough time of it right now.   I know how frustrating anxiety and its symptoms can be...so I hope that by reaching out here, you can start to feel some support and relief. What about therapy?     I ask because many of us here have found that CBT or mindfulness meditation to be extremely beneficial. We have a great Resource Guide here on our main page.   It is full of self-help ideas that may be of use to you. You will find a link for both CBT and Mindfulness Meditation in our resources. Keep posting here with us as well.   We are a caring group that understands, and are always here to listen!
Posted 12/26/2013 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mm,

This is of course an adjustment, but I believe that it will get easier with time.

Until then, use the ideas that Kitt suggested, and keep talking with us!

Posting and responding to others is a great way to connect with members here.:)

After utilizing the coping skills here, you should find yourself feeling stronger. At this point, you want to look into starting a new hobby, taking a class, joining a group or volunteering to keep yourself occupied and anxiety free while your husband is at work.:)

Talk to you soon,

S.C.
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