I'm feeling anxious again ...

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Registered: 04-18-2003
I'm feeling anxious again ...
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Mon, 08-08-2005 - 10:12am

I don't know what's up, I'm attributing it to the fact that I am so overtired. I haven't slept good for about a week, our 4 y.o. keeps waking up with nightmares (my dh watched a tornado movie & he saw some of it). After getting up with him I often can't go back to sleep. I did sleep until 9 today, so that's a plus, but I took a xanax last night to fall asleep. Now I still feel anxious & want to take another one just to get this feeling to go away! But I feel like it's a crutch & I should be stronger, uugghh. I'm so hard on myself. I don't know why I suffer so, when I could just take a pill and feel better, lol. This anxiety sure is hard work! I'm thinking it's hormonal, too, since my period is due in about 10 days. I wonder if the added stress of signing up for those classes is contributing - I've been reading the A&P book as I have the sylubus & assignments already & could use a head start - I have a hard time with courses like this. Oh, well, thanks for letting me vent. I have an appt with my pdoc today & I'm very worried about that as well, I never filled the prescription he gave me last time (ativan) as I don't want to take it, I'm sure he won't be thrilled with that!

Sheri Ann

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 08-08-2005 - 10:29am
I'm sorry to hear this, Sheri Ann. It's almost a given with that many things going on in your life, that the anxiety will resurface. Remember that this will pass. Be kind to yourself. Take a breather. Those challenges of walking over the weekend were a success. Focus on those. As soon as I run my virus scan, I'll be glad to chat. Will see you & anyone who wants, in our chatroom @ 11:30am. (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Mon, 08-08-2005 - 10:54am

(((((SHERI ANN)))


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Registered: 04-18-2003
Mon, 08-08-2005 - 7:51pm

After chatting with Jan this a.m., I felt 100% better. I guess I just needed to vent to someone that was willing to listen. I went to the pdoc & he was happy I didn't need to fill the ativan. He said I'm doing great & he doesn't feel like I need any meds at this time. I asked about the ssri's but he said he thinks I'm doing great, better than he expected & to keep doing what I'm doing. I'll go back in 6 weeks, my choice. I started counseling today with a new counselor-over the phone. He only deals with anxiety, panic & phobias and we went over my personality type (I had filled out a profile online) & he went over my traits to a tee. He helped me understand why I do certain things, and we talked about my past. I'm feeling very hopeful tonight:) I'm going to go try to walk to the corner & back now, I've never done that trip before, wish me luck! Suz, after reading your post this morning, I felt like my problems are so trivial compared to yours, it made me feel foolish for even complaining. You are in my prayers.

Sheri Ann

Sheri Ann