Anxiety is getting the better of me.....
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Anxiety is getting the better of me.....
| Tue, 08-23-2005 - 12:01pm |
I told dh this morning I don't know if I can do this surgery. This is totally my anxiety taking over. I can't controll it. I can't talk myself out of it. It's ruling me.
Yesterday I went out w/ my 5yr old son looking for a pair of button up pajama's, I found an adorable pair at Target for a good price and they seem very comfy. It was my son that convinced me to buy them but now they sit in the bag on my

Sheri Ann
I have been having almost constant anxiety for weeks. I am set to see a pdoc in September but am suffering until then. Although I do take the xanax almost everyday or I don't know if I could concentrate on work. I am having the same questions as you. I wonder if my medications would be working and I would be fine if I didn't have added stress. We are moving. Bought a new house. Haven't sold the other one (scary). My youngest DD is starting kindergarten next week and is still having trouble with the poopy part of potty training and her kindergarten is full day (ugggh). It is caused by a current medical condition that should clear by the end of the year but I hate to think she will have an accident and be embarassed. I worry that she will get upset and not be able to call me. I worry about everything with this. I believe what they say is true that these changes in children are worse on us than them.
Anyway, enough about me. I was just trying to let you know that you are not alone in the over-worrying department and I too hope that once these stressful events are done that the medication will work better. Hang in there and if you are having doubts rethink the surgery but don't not do it out of unfounded fear. That can get the best of us sometimes (the what if's).
Hugs.
Alison
(((DANIELLE)))
I am so sorry that you are feeling this way. It is so tough.. you know in your heart that all will be great and you will come out of it a MUCH happier person. Just remember that what you are feeling is a normal reaction to an upcoming surgery, even anxiety people will have anxiety about this. Everything that you are thinking even a non anxiety/panic person would be feeling.
You have been through a historectomy and done great.
My advice would be to just concentrate on the reasons why you are doing this.. those are the real true feelings.. your reason for NOT doing it are just anxiety feelings talking and not the real ones.
Take you xanax if you need it, don't be afraid to. Thats why we have those medications, to get it through times like this.
Take Care Danielle and let me know if you need to talk... besides I need all the info from you for when I go in for the surgery..LOL
((((BIG HUGE HUGS)))))
Thanks Sheri Ann. So glad chat is tonight, I need it. Wish I could have therapy but she's on vacation. I"m such a mess it's unreal. The closer I get the worse it gets and I try to block it but it usually doesn't work. I try to keep busy and that helps a bit more.
I didn't know I could take 2 xanax at once. I guess b/c I've never asked. If I can handle them every 2hrs then I suppose I can handle 2 at once especially if it's to get to sleep.
Ther seroquel is supposed to wear off in 8 hrs, I usually take it at 9pm and don't get up until the alarm goes off at 6:45 which should be more than enough time but it still kicks my butt. I have the 25mg pills, I was thinking maybe 50mg instead of 100mg might be better
Hugs & Prayers,
Danielle
Hysterectomy & Alternatives
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{{{{Alison}}}}}
You do have a lot on your plate and never worry about sharing, I know it helps. My ds just started K and that was hard plus there is so much other stuff going on.
Like you I don't have therapy until Sept. The first actually but that isn't going to come fast enough : ( I'm just glad it's right before my surgery, might be enough to get me through at least until the morning of, lol
Hope you can make it to chat tonight. Sounds like a lot of us need it.
Hugs & Prayers,
Danielle
Hysterectomy & Alternatives
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LOL! No, not 2 xanax at once, twice during the night. I've taken 1 at bedtime 9:00 and then another at 2 a.m. If you want to take 2 at once, check with your doc first. I think getting the 50 mg seroquel would be a good idea, if it doesn't work you could take 2 and be at your regular 100 mg dose. I'll be in chat tonight, sounds like you need it. Take care!
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
Thank you Heather, You are absolutely right and I'll do my best to do that.
Hope to see you at chat tonight
Hugs & Prayers,
Danielle
Hysterectomy & Alternatives
Host of Tuesday Night Anxiety, Panic & Phobia's Chat 7 - 9 pm MST
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Hugs & Prayers,
Danielle
Hysterectomy & Alternatives
Host of Tuesday Night Anxiety, Panic & Phobia's Chat 7 - 9 pm MST
"No heaven will not ever Heaven be; Unless my cats are there to welcome me." --Unknown
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Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,