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Posted 7/27/2015 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
Let us know how you are doing. You haven't posted much lately. :)
Posted 7/27/2015 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for checking in Mel! I've been trying to reply to some posts, instead of boring everyone with my roller coaster of whether or not to take Zoloft and how or when to quit Xanax! I exhaust myself sometimes! LOL

I told my therapist I'm going to taper off of Xanax and she said before I start, she'd like to see me and discuss a plan first, so we'll talk about that this Friday. It sounds like she has some similar suggestions like you mentioned on my previous post. Chewing gum or something to keep me from focusing on taking the pill. I'll let you guys know what she says!

Other than that, panic attacks have been mild. I'm a little in my head today. I have a weird back pain and it's triggering anxiety because my stepdad had back pain years ago and it led to something serious. I'm trying not to catastrophize though, since I've only had this pain for a few hours and there's simply no reason to believe that it's anything scary.

Looks like I did have stuff to get off my chest!

I hope you're doing well and feeling better and better each day! Thanks again for checking on me. I really appreciate that!
Posted 7/27/2015 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
It's so funny how you say are always catastrophizing things because you are probably one of those people who are in control most of the time. lol It's your anticipatory anxiety that's causing the fears.

Yes, prepare and make a list of things you can do to take your mind off the medication when you are tapering off.

Don't worry about the back pain..at your age, it probably is just your muscles.
Instead of catastrophizing, try to do some back stretch exercises...to relieve the pain. You can also put a pillow between your legs when sleeping. It helps to stabilize your spine.

Thanks, I'm doing ok...not too great but I'm doing better than how I was a few months ago. Thanks for asking.

Keep posting ok? Also I would love to know how your diet is like...you seem to be eating really well. Do you follow a certain type of diet?
Posted 7/27/2015 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
...okay we found Park...and glad to hear you are moving forward and progressing...even if it is not an easy road...you are making good strides in the right direction!

...but where is Larry?

I put a shout out...but it's been over two weeks...too long!

Do either of you correspond w/ him outside of HW?

S.C.
Posted 7/28/2015 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
I'd like to know where Larry's at too!

Mel, I eat what I'd call a "balanced" diet. I try to eat a low carb, high fiber, low fat diet, but I allow myself to cheat so I don't freak out! Cheating for me is a good steak, a good wine, or the occasional candy bar of some sort!

And you're totally right about me! My middle name should be control! LOL!

I'm glad you're making improvements. Day to day, right?

Did you ever try walking backwards on a treadmill??? 😉
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