i had a hard day back at work after my time off. i felt like i was ambushed by issues from the start of the day. i literally walked in the door to my office, and someone said, "oh, good, you're back....
hi, SC. once again, thank you for very sound advice and feedback! i have been trying to distract myself with some enjoyable things and a few chores today. i think that i am going to spend the last...
i have noticed that sundays are a tough day for my anxiety because i start to worry about the impending work week. i don't totally dislike my job, but it's demanding and stressful...i really enjoy...
hibee, i certainly know the ups and downs you're talking about. i was feeling pretty "up" at the beginning of this week, but now starting to feel more "down." when i reflect, i know that i have...
renee, great!! and thank you! i'm so glad we could both share our good news today! :)...
sending you peace and comfort, kitt! <3 <3 <3...
hi, SW. welcome to the forum! i hope you will find the support you need here! i certainly know the stress of work and school -- i went to grad school full-time while i worked full-time. that was on...
hi, AG. i have struggled with the same fear before. i have worked to overcome it by reminding myself that my doctor would not have prescribed it if he or she didn't feel the benefit greatly...
NAE, good for you, too! i hope you can continue to nip those nervous thoughts in the bud! those moments are definitely huge victories!...
hi, ameyers. sorry that you are having some upsetting symptoms. i certainly know what that can be like. i can't say that i've had the exact symptoms you describe, but i have definitely had moments...
i started sewing again, too! another of my former favorite hobbies. made myself a couple of shirts last night. thank goodness i stuck with effexor -- i really feel that it is giving me my motivation...
my boyfriend was playing some radio show prank calls for me on youtube last night...hilarious! it was just what i needed! there's a reason they say laughter is the best medicine!! :D...
Happened again last night...two nights in a row this week that i dreamed about my old house......
CH, i have plenty of days like that, too!...
thanks for that link, sc. it is an interesting site! here's what it says about seeing your childhood home in your dreams... "In particular, to see your childhood home, your hometown, or a home that...
i know that modern psychology doesn't put a lot of stock in dream interpretation, but i've been having a recurring theme in my dreams for about 6 months now, and it's hard for me to believe that it...
thank you, everyone! now that i'm off of work for a few days, i plan to ride more. i might even try to go back to the gym for a short workout. sc, glad you were able to enjoy a class that usually...
before my anxiety hit, i used to LOVE to ride my bike. i rode my bike to and from work almost every day, and i rode it to the store or local restaurants when the weather allowed (living in florida,...
hi, darryl. sorry to hear you have been struggling with these uncomfortable feelings for a while, but i'm glad you've come here for some support and ideas to help you. :) what you are experiencing...
Thanks, everyone! Definitely taking a load off today and looking forward to enjoying a concert of one of my favorite singers this evening!...
DBSA! why didn't i think of that! that's a wonderful, very active group where i live. another group you might consider is trying to find a dual recovery anonymous (DRA) group since you are looking...
thanks, everyone! the event went better than i could have ever imagined! i had plenty of help from great volunteers. 148 people registered, which is great considering this is the first time my agency...
well, 6 months of hard work on the 5k race i've been planning for the not-for-profit i work for is hopefully going to pay off in about 12 hours! i have everything i can think of taken care of. i have...
hi, sc. noise is a common trigger for my anxiety. usually ambient or background noise helps me. i have a fish tank in my office, and sometimes the buzzzzzz of the filter is so much that i have to get...
i increased my dose of effexor this week at my doctor's instruction, and i'm doing okay with it so far -- no uncomfortable side effects. but today at work, someone are commented that my pupils look...
shoeman, i haven't heard of seroquel being used for anxiety...i have heard it being used as a mood stabilizer (for bipolar disorder) and an anti-psychotic (for schizophrenia and schizoaffective...
hi, princess. i am really glad to hear you are giving therapy a try! i know it has worked wonders in my life in the past! for me personally, a person-centered approach works better than a CBT...
sending you my support and encouragement, kitt, and wishing you peace and comfort. we are here rooting for you...you can do this!!! :)...
hi again, TF. yes, anything that NAMI sponsors would be legit. i am sure you could call either your local NAMI office or united way anonymously and just ask for information. i have contacted both...
renee, glad you're coping! i increased my effexor dosage this week by half a tablet...supposed to take one 37.5mg tablet twice a day, but i am increasing my dose slowly since the start-up side...
hi, TF. i want to applaud you for looking for help for yourself...we have to care for ourselves to be effective in caring for others, so you are taking good steps! if you live in the US, you may have...
steph, i have not taken zoloft, but i can identify with not being big on taking meds. i wasn't big on them either. i have finally given effexor a shot, and i'm glad i did. i notice a big difference,...
thanks, s.c. :) i am on-edge, but making it through...thinking about locking my door for 15 minutes and doing a mini-meditation. it's raining here, and the rain on the on my office window is at least...
i'm finding myself totally overwhelmed at work today. i posted yesterday about the big project i've been working that is wrapping up this week...trying not to stress over the "what if's" about that...
i think he has used both. i get the boiron products at CVS and walgreen's here in florida. they are made by a french company. white box with a yellow and orange logo on it. it is usually near the...
renee, thanks for the encouragement and the helpful affirmations -- i could definitely stand to use those right now! i hope that your medication issues are sorted out soon so that you can start...
my dad swears by zinc when he is coming down with a cold. it has never worked too well for me, but he uses it with vitamin C everytime he gets sick. i like a product called coldcalm by boiron that is...
BereniceSnape, you can do this! Look at how much you have already overcome...I see so many things in your post above that are amazing accomplishments and examples of the determination of spirit you...
spending time with nature on a walk is one of the most helpful things for me. hope you're having some lovely fall weather to enjoy! we're cheering you on!...
thank you, SC and kitt. as always, your encouragement is so helpful, and i appreciate your kind words. i am trying to be "in the moment"...just get through this very minute at work and not focus on...
i am coming up on the end of a huge project i've been working on at my job for several months. i work for a non-profit agency, and i've been the chairperson and coordinator for a large fundraiser...
BT, i certainly know that when i am overwhelmed and exhausted by work, my anxiety escalates. that's when i know i have to pace myself, reevaluate my priorities, just do what's necessary, listen to my...
greetingz, reading about your strength and faith as you face the challenges ahead of you is very inspiring to me. i so appreciate you sharing. i really like what you said about medications relieving...
s.c., thank you for your support, which you have consistently given me since i joined the forum a couple weeks ago. :) one other thing i considered after i finished my post is that i am one week away...
hi, everyone. i am one week into my new medication -- effexor 37.5mg -- and i am overall starting to feel a lot better now that the start-up side effects have subsided. i was THRILLED that yesterday,...
This sounds almost identical to the way my anxiety started....even down to finding out my potassium was slightly low when i went to the ER. my tingling started in my hands, feet, and lips, and i was...
i'm from central florida. i live near tampa and orlando....
slept well last night and feeling pretty good today! i have quite a few tasks i need to accomplish at work, and i know i won't get them all done today...this would ordinarily stress me out, and i'd...
survivor, thanks for sharing how journaling helped you with your health anxiety! it's pretty close to the same thing i've learned to do to help myself, but i think it through in my head. i don't seem...
i'm glad you guys are enjoying the post. i like these kinds of posts because the replies give me ideas for how to make all my tomorrows great, too! :)...