Great thanks....
That would be helpful to read...I'd appreciate the link....
I'm beginning to freak out about an assessment appointment next week. I've been doing better in some ways so I'm scared restarting therapy will set me back again. I just don't think I can do any of...
I'm not totally sure if being more inclined to bruise is Fibro related or if it's just that I'm more clumsy now than usual due to loosing balance due to fibro; therefore more likely to knock myself...
Lately I seem to be bruising really badly, really easily. Sometimes I'm aware I've knocked against something but I'm surprised at how bad the bruising is given it would happen after only a fairly...
Thanks both, When I have work as a focus I'm certainly better off. I just wish I could kick the social anxiety as it's always there in the background whatever I do. Other than being in work I'm...
Hope all went well Scaredy Cat....
Gr8. Read this the other day but wasn't sure what to reply. I think this is part of the problem. I'm not really sure why I have such a mistrust of people and feel so defensive around people. It's...
One of the main symptoms I get mid anxiety attack and for ages after is a headache. If I have to deal with a particularly anxiety provoking day it'll always end up with a headache by the evening....
Can long term acid reflux problems either cause a sort of 'relapse' in asthma or mimic asthma symptoms?...
I can so relate to the feeling of not caring enough to eat and the way that knocks your body. When I'm particularly anxious or down I can easily go best part of 24 hours without eating anything. This...
I do try to think positively occasionally Gr8! Positive vibes often get lost in all the **** in my mind day to day. I find I'm often trying too hard to do nice things for everyone else and can be...
[quote="Gr8"]Have you had bad experiences with endings before? With other people in your past, a partner, a friend, a familie member, maybe? If so, then this situation with your therapist could be...
Card made and sent. Why do I keep hoping he'll read it and get back in touch to restart things...even though I know it came to an end for a reason. So annoyed with myself for feeling this way....
Scaredy Cat, You've already dealt with it. Just wanted people to know that their efforts to offer insight in a tactful and sensitive manner is valued. The individual who tried to help this person has...
Having just read a post on here where someone was quite mean to someone else who was just trying to help I wanted to put out some positive vibes....who wants to join me? Since finding this website...
- Interesting to hear from the therapist point of view. I wish I'd been more open with him about how I felt about the relationship I had with him sometimes; as I hid all of these feelings because I...
Thanks for the suggestion. I think it's a good idea and definitely worth a try to see if it helps. Thanks for your support....
How do you cope with cutting that attachment? I logically know ending that therapy relationship was probably for the best but I'm struggling to move on from it. (keep in mind that it ended back in...
Gr8; you last comments give me so much to think about. You seem to sum up my thoughts and experiences so well. I do accept now that he couldn't do it for me and that's what he kept implying. It's why...
Thanks all. @Gr8. You're right... I don't think I did actually say he got rid of me (I'm a 31 year old female by the way just for you info!) To be fair he was the one who made the final break but...
maybe you're right. When I first started taking what I'm on it did stop me bursting out crying for no apparent reason but by now I do wonder if it's really doing anything anymore as maybe I've just...
Thanks Scaredy cat. It's my fault if I couldn't engage with the strategies and I was at fault for blaming him when all he did was try to help me using the accepted techniques for dealing with anxiety...
Congratulations on getting to this point. I understand the feeling of needing to stay clear of some things as you can fall into the trap of spending so much time reading about and dealing with...
I've had suicidal thoughts for a long time on and off and even took steps to plan to do it but in the just couldn't. I couldn't cause that hurt to the ones I love, but I just wish I could make all...
momscricket: Thanks for sharing. I may not have directly asked for your story but I'm grateful that you felt you could and did. Hearing someone else who may be struggling take the time to try and...
I've always been an anxious/shy person and I can remember saying things to the effect of noticing social anxiety becoming a problem as early as the age of 11/12. Despite voicing this to others...
basically feel like a failure at life. I've ruined everything and I don't want to be me anymore. I'm totally incapable of overcoming my anxieties and feelings of total inadequacy. I messed up trying...
Please don't worry about it being an extreme problem. It's something a lot of people experience and I think it's really good that you're recognising that this bothers you at an early stage and are...
I am not a doctor so don't take this as a certainty, please discuss it with someone who is a professional...but i would like to say... I have been seeing a therapist who has said I have extreme...
*Merrida. Thanks for sharing your experiences, as I can really relate to it. It's difficult when you've had a planned creer for yourself....something which you've allways wanted to do and allways...
Thanks both, I really appreciate hearing other people's experiences and take on things. Helps to talk it through and put some things into perspective. *myself 9-Good to hear your story as it rings...
So i used to be a frequent visitor to here but haven't been here for a while as life has just been moving on. In a good way I suppose as I've not felt the need to come on here looking for something....
Luvzminis said... This may be helpful: http://www.webersons.com/FibroWelcomePackage/interest.htm (Note it was written specifically for THE FIBRO WELCOME PACKAGE by Micki and Rose (giving credit where...
Oops, sorry missed that. Thanks :)...
SoSt9 - i don't suppose the one you have that has a pad that you dampen have a specific name does it?...
Great, thanks for the info. I'll go searching for some moist ones then as the one i have is just a wheat bag so i don't think it would count as a moist heat pack and i need something to be more...
I've noticed many people mention moist heat pads. This might be a stupid question... but i was wondering what the difference is in the way it works to make the heat moist or dry? I use a wheat pack...
Austenfan - I totally agree with you. I've been off work for a while due to the Fibro and extreme anxiety and was driving myself crazy because my whole day was focused on how I felt. Christmas gave...
Debbie - Thanks, I'm glad to have found my way back here. I've been in a bad place recently but thankfully begining to see a light at the end of a very long and dark tunnel. I'm off work on with a...
I've had Fibro symptoms for about 4 years but was only diagnosed about 6 months ago. I had learnt to read my body - what affects it and what helps - and was doing ok with it for a while, but recent...
I don't have any advice I'm sorry but I read your post and thought oh my gosh that's exactly me! It's like I have this catalogue of silly little events that haunt me whenever I'm having a bad spell....
Frsutrating. I know that some things are getting better but had a really bad day today ending up in a panick attack at work. And I know it's just that I worked myself up over one thing and really let...
Pounding heart and difficulty breathing. So fed up of this. I felt so sorted for work this week then i get a message that threw me off balance totally. Fed up of getting myself on track then other...
Thanks for the advice. It's something my therapist has suggested as he has experience of it working for people so has given me some information on it and is willing for me to try one before buying...
Has anyone had any experience of using an Alpha-stim unit?...
Little lady - thanks for following the posts, I'm finding posting on here very helpful for me to organise my thoughts and get some good advice from others who understand. It's good to make...
Had a better few days in work last week and was feeling more positive. Then I had a bad couple of days Sunday and Monday. I planned to go clothes shopping today to relax and escape work but woke up...
Thank you all. I have felt that the anxiety has improved a little since I've accepted that that's what it is and have been able to pull myself through some bad spells simply by accepting it's nothing...