Do you feel like you are better today...

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Do you feel like you are better today...
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Sun, 07-10-2005 - 12:07am

than you were 6 months ago, in handling your anxiety?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 07-10-2005 - 1:56am

{{{Suz}}} How is your dh doing?


Compared to 6 mo ago I am in such a better place. Of course the proper dx helps. Since I've been dx bipolar it has gotten so much easier. I am still taking xanax from time to time but I don't feel as overwhelmed by anxiety now as I used to. My p/tdoc says that since I am in that place where I question whether or not I need my meds is a very good sign to how I am doing and I think she's right


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Sun, 07-10-2005 - 9:02am
I am @ a good place right now, when it comes to my anxiety. I had learned new coping skills which worked well. Those included the belly breathing, relaxation & positive thinking. But like Suz, I am better today because of the projection issues. I *roll with the punches.* When I begin to worry about something in the future, I take control, keep physically & mentally busy. The old *what's for dinner tonight* debate is gone. I'm all for planning ahead & if I had guests coming, there would be lots of lists & preparations to *make* things just right. But the day to day exhausting worries are kept on the back shelf. I lost alot of good living years that way. I try not to lose that time now. Good luck all! (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Registered: 05-14-2003
Sun, 07-10-2005 - 12:11pm

Jan,

Totally agree to some of your post. Feel everything is back to where it was before my ordeal last year. Thank you.

~Jessica
~Jessica
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Sun, 07-10-2005 - 3:19pm
hi- you seem to be where i would like to get to= how did you get there? right now I can't sleep because of worrying and anxiety. My brain is a mess and i want to change it. I have been on Paxil but all it did was sedate me and make me into a agoraphobe(Spelling) I am totally isolated and can't even see myself getting a job- enen though i need one- i have two kids and a husband that is very frustrated and maybe a bit ambivalent at this time.
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Sun, 07-10-2005 - 5:32pm

Hi, Are you new to the group? I don't recall seeing you around since I've been aboard. Stop by the chats, there are lots of us that have been right where you are - myself included. Although I'm making great progress and hope to be able to work at least part-time by labor day (my goal) I am still nervous outside my home. I am also trying on my husbands nerves, I'm sure & the extra income would certainly help us. I hope to see you around more!

Sheri Ann

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Sun, 07-10-2005 - 8:30pm

Hi! Nice to read your post. I am sorry to hear that the anxiety has effected you so badly. I know it's rough. Most of the meds that we take for anxiety/panic can have a sedating effect, but that wears off in a couple of weeks. Sometimes the dr. can change the schedule so your dose is taken @ bedtime. Then the sleepiness isn't such a problem.


I have taken meds in the past during severe spells of anxiety. If I need too, I will take them again. I also had alot of help from being in therapy & discussing my problems. Have you tried that method? Learning new ways to cope can take along time. I had a terrible fear of driving & didn't drive @ all for 3 years. I also have trouble in the mall, elevators, tunnels & public transportation. This is the result of anxiety. I never heard that agoraphobia was a side effect of Paxil or any other med. I used the small step approach & made myself face my fears of leaving home & driving. Just a short drive to the stop sign & back home. Each day I pushed myself further & further.

 

 


 



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Sun, 07-10-2005 - 8:57pm
Hi grippy!

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Mon, 07-11-2005 - 1:27am
thanks for your messages- it's nice to know i am not alone- i have been reading here and on the depression support board for some time and now have decided to reach out. i will continue to read and post- everyone's story is complicated and so is mine- i think i will try the chat room - is it only for those 2 hours each week. thanks alot again
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Mon, 07-11-2005 - 8:02am
Chat is on Tues. & Thurs. evening from 9 till 11pm Eastern time. So that's a total of 4 hours:) Does the depression support have a chat? I know other boards have chats & they will be glad to have you join them. For some reason the chat schedule page isn't working. I will post it as soon as it's up & running. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Mon, 07-11-2005 - 9:35pm

Hi Suz,


What a great question.


I have only had this for a few months so I can only tell you my hopes.


my hope for the next six months is to become more educated about anxiety. I also want to be able to be more accepting of this, I am still having a hard time believing this and dealing with the fact that I have this. I'm still in the "it's not fair I'm a good person" mode.


I hope to continue on this journey and keep getting better and I just hope to have a great happy life.


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