Hi Opaqueblues, Welcome to the site. I hope you'll find it helpful and encouraging. While I haven't had ECT personally I do have some familiarity with it. As Jaimee pointed out despite some of the...
Thanks Kitt. I just jumped on briefly to check in and see what's been going on here. It was really nice to see a post reminding me that I'm still thought of and to be reminded that people appreciate...
I was just thinking about everyone here on HW and thought I'd drop by briefly to check in. Congratulations Scaredy Cat!! I'm not just saying this, but I actually had thought awhile back that you'd...
Wow! When I wrote what I did I never had any intention of "getting anything back". I simply wanted to share so that nobody would worry or wonder why I had mysteriously disappeared so abruptly. I...
What you described Annie is more than simply loneliness. Depression, panic attacks, self-deprecation, feeling "no reason to go on", etc. are all legitimate reasons to seek out counseling. You deserve...
I don't know what's considered a disability as far as employment and the law are concerned. Maybe if claustrophobia isn't covered another diagnosis might be, like panic disorder or an anxiety...
Wow Shell that's a tough situation for the both of you! First off, I want to remind you to take care of yourself. I'm sure your instinct is to protect your baby, but don't leave yourself out. Having...
I haven't tried passionflower in and of itself, though I have had it in teas mixed with other herbs and found it to have a soothing effect. Personally, chamomile seems to have been one of the more...
Every action begins with an idea. The idea of him looking for a different job has been implanted upon him. He may not be jumping up to find a new job, but he may have begun the process (internally on...
For those of you that have come to know me, you know that I’ve been a regular here for the past few months. I’ve been on this forum essentially every day. Whenever I’d log off I would see nothing...
Hey Just_a_girl, I'm sorry to hear about what happened. That's a lot to handle. The first thing I would say is that it's great that your daughter opened up to you in spite of the threat she received...
Sleep and dreams are really interesting things. Did you know that when you fall asleep your body from the neck down is essentially paralyzed? That's because dreams are so real in your mind that your...
It's interesting that you said that something happened that "might" be a crime. Have you considered looking into that further yourself to see if it is indeed legal/illegal? Also in your original post...
Remember that if you're frustrated waiting to sleep then you're still pushing yourself to get sleep. So as far as what to do when you're up I'd suggest something that will distract your mind. You...
While I don't like the phrasing "First of all you need professional help", it does sound Annie like you have a lot going on. It's like you've lost who you are and your present day self is looking...
Hi Sherry, I've always had really interesting dreams and I love to analyze them in the morning (when I remember). In my case, the dream itself is often very weird, but always makes sense in time....
The specifics of what's considered reportable does vary depending on where you live. In the US it usually varies by state, though sometimes by county. There are some things that ALL therapists are...
I try to watch shows that are positive (or at least not negative - positive can be hard to find). I actively avoid murder mysteries, crime dramas, the first 5-10 minutes of the news which is always...
Great to see a nice response to this thread. Thank you to everyone who's contributed. I never heard of EFT before and so I'm pleased to say that I learned something new today. I may have to look into...
I was just thinking the same thing as I was reading through this post. I'm not surprised that you've lost so much weight. It's like your body is continually adding to the "do not eat" list....
Hi chilledout and welcome. I've done just what Kitt suggested. I found myself going to bed later and later (unable to sleep) but still having to get up at the same time each morning. With each night...
I remember when my own grandparents died. I was about 12 when my grandfather died and I felt guilty for not crying. It was "supposed to be" a sad moment, but I didn't really feel anything. I later...
I know waiting is tough, especially for those of us that have anxiety. Hopefully you'll find out about the disability soon. I don't know all of the ins and outs of it, but I know it can be a real...
Hi Smilingrose and welcome. I noticed that the examples you gave (on the train and shopping) were public places, not just "alone" places. This is not a diagnosis, but people with agoraphobia feel...
Hey Lululiya, Wow... that sounds like a really difficult and frustrating way to live. I have a good friend whose mother acted similarly. She told her children when they were about your age that she...
It seems like this forum has been quite active lately. We have a nice mix of newbies, veterans, and even a few returning veterans. We all do such a great job of supporting and encouraging each other....
Hey Beezusfly, I started a new thread for you so that you don't get lost in midst of another person's post. Welcome to HW. This is a great place for support and encouragement. It's certainly not...
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Hey Care2much, Are you in counseling yourself for your anxiety? If so (and even moreso if your wife isn't interested in counseling for herself), maybe you can invite her to come along for a session...
I'm not familiar with Celexa per se, but a lot of medications that are prescribed for anxiety have increased anxiety as a side effect when you first start. I know... it makes no sense, but the...
It's tough. Nobody is perfect and if you're looking for the perfect guy you'll be single forever. At the same time you shouldn't make yourself settle. I think that if you're unsure then that feeling...
Maybe the blurry vision helps with the fight more than the flight. If we could clearly see a large bear standing on two legs seemingly larger than life we might be frozen in fear - unable to flee....
It's the beginning of a new medication that's often the hardest. I'm glad that you're past the first two weeks now and hopefully as it continues to build up in your system things will continue to...
This may seem overly simplistic -- but have you asked him why he acts the way he does? Have you asked him what kind of relationship he envisions having with you? You said that the other Sunday he was...
Nowadays with so many people being divorced and people living farther and farther away it makes things all that much harder. One thing that my family has yet to figure out is how to see everyone...
Hi Maddison and welcome. Scaredy Cat's idea about the dream diary is a really good one. She's one smart cat! It sounds like your dreams must be pretty realistic. Do you worry a lot? It sounds like...
Like SC just said, I can't really add to what's already been said so well. I especially like Kitt's point about not allowing the fear of the future take away from the joy of the present. Several...
To piggyback off of Kitt's comment about giving yourself permission to change your mind... I would emphasize that this is an opportunity and not an obligation. You are choosing to work, not forcing...
I'm surprised that someone hasn't posted this sooner. Holidays are naturally stressful times for a great many of us. Last year I worked with my therapist in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving...
I just recently upped my dosage of medication. I sleep well throughout the night, but when it comes time to wake up I feel physically exhausted despite getting 8 hours of sleep on average. Once I...
Hey Camylou! I've been thinking about you; it's been awhile since you've checked in with us. I knew something good was going to come of your moving! I've heard about panic attack programs like that....
Just thought I'd share this story. I think it's kind of funny and I've been focusing in the past few months on trying to be more positive and more present in the moment. My mother and stepfather live...
Hi Tony and welcome to the site. I'm sure you'll find it very supportive and encouraging. I really don't have any advice for you. It's sounds like you have a great grasp on what's happening and that...
Hey Just_a_girl, It's tough when one of your side effects affects your relationship. It's great though that you have a supportive husband. Not everyone is so fortunate. Hopefully you can find ways to...
Hi Twiggy, I'm not qualified to give you any medical advice, but it does seem like you've been making some adjustments lately. If you're coming off of Lexapro you may experience an increase in...
Hi sixtimes and welcome. That's a good question you raise. Obviously if you're going to therapy you're going with the intention of getting better. Therapy is a process and especially when you're...
Great news.... I'm glad you found something that's working!...
Hey Dancinheart, There's a reason I have a grasp on it. While I haven't been in a physically abusive relationship myself, I've been around plenty of others who have. And what you said about not...
Hi Mike, I agree with the others before me. Using and then adding someone else's medication is not a wise decision. Your girlfriend was prescribed that particular drug and dosage for a reason. You...
Sorry to hear you're going through a rough time. Anxiety tends to do that where you're up for a while and then you're down for awhile. It reminds me of one of those sine waves from an old math class...