EEYORE

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Registered: 07-08-2005
EEYORE
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Thu, 10-13-2005 - 1:14pm
I am sorry that i have been sounding like EEyore lately- you know the depressed donkey from Winnie the Pooh.
I have been feeling so stressed about my son and guilty too. My excessive worrying has turned into anxiety attacks. I need to learn how to cope better-
raising teenagers is very dificult- how does a person with anxiety and GAD issues get through the stress without feeling like it's the end of the world? and ending up with panic attacks.
Elaine
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Registered: 01-17-2001
In reply to: grippy2005
Thu, 10-13-2005 - 1:24pm

Elaine,


I wish I knew the answer to that.... so sorry that you are going through this...


Elaine, all we can do it the best we can, I try to live "One Day at a Time". Easier said then done but what other choice do we have. I don't why we have this thing called anxiety and why it can take over our lives so easily. I do know that we are lucky to have each other and to have saught treatment... my pdoc said that only 24% of people with anxiety/panic get help for it. That is a staggering number... I can't even fathom not having help and living with this alone.


BIG HUGS and Prayers!

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: grippy2005
Thu, 10-13-2005 - 2:00pm

It is difficult, Elaine. I feel for ya. My dd has been stressing me horribly. She's 17 & left home last week. She was returned 2 days later, but in pretty bad shape. We are still working on things. Both of us see the same therapist to assist us in coping. Then, just when I thought there'd be a little rest, I got a call that she was in a car accident on her way home from school, yesterday.

 

 


 



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Registered: 07-08-2005
In reply to: grippy2005
Thu, 10-13-2005 - 2:29pm

Thanks Jan-- I will go to the mind body community for some peace. That is what I need.

I am sorry to hear about your dd's accident. She was very lucky!
Seeing your children make bad and distructive choices is very hard - It is very good that you are going to therapy together.
Reading your posts I can tell that you are a strong person.
Take care,
Elaine

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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: grippy2005
Thu, 10-13-2005 - 7:47pm
Elaine Teenagers and anxiety go hand in hand!!
We have these besutiful babies and think that they
will never cause us anxiety!! They are so cute and
adorable------- well soon the teens hit or sometimes
sooner they test our limits daily and our strength!!
They want to be adults but surely they are not!!!
I remember it all to well!! Three I raised with panic
and anxiety and depression- I never took meds until they
were all in their 20's what a big mistake that was----
ONE DAY AT A TIME better one incident at a time!!
It is constant work being a mother constant and the pay
stinks!! YOU DO THE BEST YOU CAN! Make rules and enforce
them they actually need them!! set boundaries and make
peace with yourself!! YOU are doing the best you can and
that is all anyone can do-
Wake up and say today I will be fine!! today is a new day!
Believe in yourself and your child will see it and believe
in you also--------- and get PLENTY OF FUN TIME IN FOR YOURSELF
YOU SURE DESERVE IT!!! Hugs Judy
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Registered: 07-21-2004
In reply to: grippy2005
Fri, 10-14-2005 - 2:21am

Hi Again-Elaine,
The gals had wonderful posts to you. And I would have liked to add something too but I don't have kids yet, but Jan & Judy have lots of experience, and we have lots of great ppl on the board that can share their experiences with you too.
I hope you will post again soon and let us know how you are doing.

I have to tell you, I love EEYORE! He is one of my favs at Pooh Corner! :0)
GBU and Hang In There!
shasta