Hi Trina and Rich - thank you so much for replying :) Today is meh. I am isolating myself again, which is not good - but I am not in freakout mode like last week. I think the reason I can't leave the...
Today was one of those days i hardly ever have where I legitimatey don't want to feel ANYTHING. I put socks and sweats on today.I took xanax to try and quiet the mind, it didn't do a thing. I took a...
Hi All, This is a long post and I apologize in advance for rambling but a LOT has been going down! I was first diagnosed with diverticulitis in my 20's (I guess my colon is precocious) after a very...
Ugh. Well. It's been a while. Things are not so hot and I'm in quite a rut. I know it's the depression because blessings (at least a couple) have literally been dropped into my lap and my lack of...
Gr8 - pardon my ignorance, but what is supervision? I'm going to see her Wednesday I think, one last try. Worse case scenario i get to talk about myself for an hour. (or in her cast, 48 minutes...
Thank you, Gr8, for this (again!). What a great read, that I'm definitely going to refer to often. To be honest, my gut is telling me she just doesn't quite get me. I kinda felt that right off the...
I hope so. And you're right, Pitmom -I didn't feel horrible, but she did make me feel kind of crappy. Not gonna lie. Hoping for a better session next week. Oy vavoy, it's like finding a new boyfriend!...
Thank you, pitmom and karen! I had my second session today. Eh. Still don't know how I feel. I have a session next week and then she goes on a two week vacation. So I guess I'll try again next week...
Hope this finds everyone well! So. I finally dealt with some health insurance issues, got on a plan and found me a new therapist. It's been about 3 years almost (eek) since I was seeing someone...
Wow, Gr8! Very interesting. I've read this twice. Very interesting. Thank you so much for your time and intelligence!...
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I felt like I needed to share this. I have been broken up with my ex for almost three years now. Have been in relationships since, but never...
Hey Nikki! Blech. I'm so sorry you are feeling so low. I certainly can identify. It's a constant struggle, and I too hope to find the kryptonite to this nonsensical illness. As far as the Hoffman...
P.S. Hope this didn't offend! I just kind of thought it was funny and crazy and hope you did too ;)...
Also I see you increased your Celexa on the 8th. That could be part of it. I went back on Citalopram (10mg) the 1st of this month after being off of it for a year and it got WORSE before it got...
Angel I just wanted to update you, through the site you sent me and a lot of phone calls I somehow (thanks Obama) got covered through the Covered California program! WHOOO! And I don't have to pay!...
Feel better AL! Hope you're sleeping and/or binge-watching something good on netflix. You'll be tip top in no time :)...
Hope you had a wonderful Birthday, Panda! And a great vacation to look forward to and enjoy! I get anxious before a trip too, usually preoccupied with all the little things I have to do. Then once...
So today I felt super depressed and SUPER anxious. Was crawling in my own skin but had to get things done. I thought maybe getting a manicure/pedicure would be a nice little treat and I needed one,...
Hi Bam, I've been there. Those thoughts. Ick. The whole "I'm a failure" thing....all of it resonates. Trust me, (I mean you don't have to, I'm fairly new to this forum and I'm not a therapist and I'm...
Wow Wow, Thanks Scaredy and AngelLisa for the info! I'll definitely check out some mindfulness videos and I'm reading about cortisol now. Such an interesting (and awful) feeling upon awakening. It's...
I have found that lately my anxiety is the worst in the mornings. . . and mornings in general are VERY rough. I usually wake up at around 6 and freak out for a good hour or two, and then exhaust...
Thank you, BnotAfraid!!!...
They're totally safe! I've never read of any hazards unless we're talking about a different kinda bath salt ;) The dehydration thing isn't a big issue and most people don't even experience it. I...
Do it, Myself! DO IT!!!!! My creativity is so squelched right now, I wish I had the energy to execute at least one idea! Rah Rah to you!...
Hi Mark! Epsom salts are relaxing and great for the aches. The sodium in the salts can cause dehydration, though, so perhaps that is somehow correlating to some anxiety? I always pound a big glass of...
Wow! Thank you so much, AngelLisa! Your name suits you well :)...
Thanks Angel, I do live in the states, I'm in California. Do I just check the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health? I am so used to having coverage I have never had to do this! Ha! (sob)....
Thank you guys for the kind words and welcome. I look forward to hearing your journeys and sharing mine. I feel better already just reading these! Cheers!...
Thank you thank you thank you for all the kind words and welcomes! I have been in CBT in the past, and I'm looking for a new therapist now - sadly I'm in a tight spot with limited (no) funds and no...
Sending you big hugs, Reysone. You're clearly a smart, articulate, and much stronger than you're giving yourself credit for. You seem very in touch with your emotions. All signs leading to someone...
Ugh, I get that too. In fact I have it right now! I always find a really nice bubble bath helps, although I'm so anxious I just enjoy the preparation - the bubble bath, the epsom salts, the candles...
Hello all, Was perusing these forums and I really liked what everyone had to say, and certainly could relate a lot to what I read. So I thought I'd join. This is my first post on a forum for...