Is this ever gonna end???? - Triggers

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Registered: 11-18-2003
Is this ever gonna end???? - Triggers
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Mon, 12-20-2004 - 11:09pm




For 3 weeks I've been taking these new meds.

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Registered: 12-22-2004
Wed, 12-22-2004 - 4:17pm

Hi,
You brought up a good point about the Christmas holidays. It's a burden for people like us in two ways: either we might be having an episode, and everyone around is happy, and we feel like we need to be happy or be what everyone needs. Or maybe some of us out there have no one due to separation, death, no partners, and feel very lonely. I'm so glad I found this board, and for your courage to reach out for help.

Just FYI, I've tried Xanax twice for anxiety. It's potent; they're tiny pills, and I took half, and was so woozy and numb. Plus they're addictive. I didn't want to finish.

My advice,don't try to "be", you know? I know you want Christmas to be special for your family, but they have your love all year I'm sure, so just be who you are at that time. You're probably moreso anxious worrying about acting "normal" because you think it's what everyone exspects. If you're having an off day, or are kind of tired, out of it, take lots of mini breaks, naps, what ever your situation or schedule allows. Point being, don't make yourself moreso miserable. Take it easy. Also, if your doctor isn't listening to you, you could start shopping for another...

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 12-23-2004 - 8:22am

Traci my friend!


Hang in there ok? The Holidays are magnifying everything for everyone.

*hugs             

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Registered: 11-18-2003
Thu, 12-23-2004 - 10:36am

Thank you (((Caly))) my friend.

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