Anxiety over the Weekend? How did it Go?
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Anxiety over the Weekend? How did it Go?
| Mon, 06-27-2005 - 7:52am |
Take this opportunity to let us know how your weekend went. How was your anxiety? What stressors did you have to face?

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My weekend was so great - I'm not ready to share - afraid I'll jinx myself! Anyone else?
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
OK, I'll post some more, since it's so quiet here today. Dh took me to the shore for the day on Saturday. I walked for 3-4 miles, going in and out of all those expensive little boutiques. We even snuck in a group on a home & garden tour and toured 2 beautiful gardens, hehehe. I tried to talk him into trying to sneak into the Red Hat's Society group, but he thought we'd stand out, imagine that! I played a couple of practical jokes on him, haven't done that in MONTHS. At first I was so scared - I keep turning around and looking to see how far away our truck was, thinking I still had to walk back, what if something went wrong. When I told him how I felt, he told me he understands, and that's why he took the day off to do this for me. So I could conquer my fears & continue to move forward. That meant so much to me. It was very hard at times, easy at others. I just kept breathing! That's the key for me. I tend to hold my breathe when I'm anxious & scared. We made a great day out of it, took ds for ice cream, boat watching even bought him a net so he could try to catch some minnows off the beach. Then we went for a long ride - cars are my biggest problem. We ran into a friend of ours who we haven't seen in over 5 years at a fishing pier. It was a nice surprise. We went back to his home, something I never feel comfortable doing - I can't even visit my mom or grandma. I couldn't even do Easter dinner with my family this year, I was shaking so bad in the car that dh took me home & went with ds & brought me home a plate. I've really come so far & it means so much to me. I know I can't get back all the time I've lost & wish I could, but I'm trying to focus on the future and I am so happy with where I am going right now. Sunday I tagged along to Lowe's and then we went to Walmart grocery shopping, I have probably gone in a grocery store 3 times in the last 6 months. I didn't get nervous once! Well, except for when I was sneaking my Reese's cups into the cart, hehehe. I also let dh leave me at the beach while he walked to the car for cigs. The truck was in my line of view, but I walked the beach, just to see how I felt, and didn't look over at him. This is the absolute 1st time I've done anything like that in 6 months!!!! I just feel so good about it. I do still have my period, which is 10 days early, but I'm considering it a blessing indisguise since it was due on day 1 of our trip to CT next weekend. I also cut down on my xanax on Wed. last week, I'm taking it 2x/day instead of 4. Once when I wake up & once before I go to bed. I didn't consult a doc, but since it's such an issue with my new doc, I figured I'd rather try this than switching to ativan. He's giving me the ativan to get me off the xanax, like I'm going to need detox or something. I'm feeling fine. So, you see why I don't want to jinx myself! If I can make to to the dentist with ds tomorrow & to counseling tomorrow night, I might try to go down to 1 dose in the a.m. - or maybe I'll wait another week. I'm going to talk to my counselor about it tomorrow night. He's a psychologist & a great guy!! Sorry so long, but I'm feeling on top of the world!! BTW, I was hesitant to post about the xanax reduction, since there is no md involved, but I can't really consult with anyone since he changed me to ativan last week. A doc should be involved and that's why I'm slowly stopping it. How's everyone else??
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
Thanks so much Jan. It as alot for me, or any of us, that's for sure! When I think back to just 6 months ago when I was afraid to step off the front step onto the grass, it just overwhelms me!
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
Thanx for listening gals.
Your success stories are so encouraging to me, Please keep sharing!
Hugs, shasta
Shasta, I finally took the scissors out and trimmed my own hair. My hair is long, almost to my waist and the ends were looking mighty shabby! I dyed it today, haven't even done that in months & months. Just keep your head up & keep on going. I'm very afraid of "over doing it". One set-back & I will take a big step back, I don't want that to happen at this point. Traveling this weekend might set me back, too, I'm so afraid of the car & I know there will lots of traffic, especially in NYC. I'm hoping I can sleep through most of the trip - that's my plan!! lol Anyways, I look forward to the day I can go bet my hair highlighted & cut, I understand how you feel completely!
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
And I too need to color my hair. I have used clairol Frost and Tip highlighting since I was 18! Now my once brown hair is almost solid highlighted blond...I think even if I did get my hair cut, the ppl would laugh at me b/c my hair is in such terrible condition!
Oh well, Where I would go to get it cut, they have so much turnover, I would probably never see that person again! LOL! So hopefully I will make it there soon! ;0)
I wish you luck on your trip this weekend, I know you will do GREAT! :0D You have done so well. Thanx too, for your words of support. hugs, shasta
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