Monday update

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Registered: 11-22-2005
Monday update
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Mon, 03-27-2006 - 3:29pm

Hello everyone,

Hope you all had a good weekend. Just wanted to give everyone an update. My weekend was good. I actually felt great all weekend with the exception of yesterday morning. We went to Denny's for breakfast and the whole time I was freaking out...which always happens at Denny's by the way. I could barely eat and it felt like the world was spinning out of control. Once we left I was fine for the rest of the day.
Still no word on if I am going to get my transfer or not. I just e-mailed the regional of the area I want to go to inquire about transferring.
I hopped on here before leaving for work this morning and saw a thread regarding books deaing with our problems. I decided to go by Barnes & Noble after work and see what they had. I picked up the Anxiety & Phobia workbook and also "From Panic to Power" by Lucinda Bassett. I haven't had the chance to dive into them yet. But I did sneak a peek at the first chapter and I could relate to the scenarios that were given for the different people that were being used as examples. I swear it almost made me cry.
I also called a doctor and have an appointment for this Thursday at 10:30. It is only a PCP but it is a start and hopefully she will put me on the right track. It sure beats waiting until the 11th for a doctor that only has an automated phone service.
My wife is at her moms house right now and she is IM'ing me about the transfer. She wants me to force myself on these people and I don't think it is the right way to go about it. We are actually arguing over the computer right now! I just can't take it anymore.
I guess that is it for now.

Take care...
Rob

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Registered: 09-16-2005
In reply to: mrmet
Mon, 03-27-2006 - 4:06pm

Rob glad you had a good weekend it's always such a relief to have those good days, I know they give me hope that someday they will all be good days or at least days without the anxiety and panic. Hope the books help, maybe you're wife will read them also and get abit more insight into what you suffer through. I'm not good about forcing myself upon others either, so you just do things the way you feel comfortable with and I'm sure things will work out for you.

Keitha

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: mrmet
Mon, 03-27-2006 - 4:16pm

Thx for the update. We all seem to have certain triggers to our anxiety. Walmart is mine & for you it's Denny's. I try to make myself go in there with a PMA. Some days I cope better than others. I don't allow myself to reach panic level. I leave when I feel that I'm too uncomfortable. The biggest thing is not getting mad @ myself. I reward *me* for attempting it & for the length of time I stayed. The last year or so, I didn't have to leave before I had my shopping completed. Unfortunately, I still dread going there):


Like, Keitha, I wouldn't feel comfortable forcing a decision, either. I am sorry your wife feels otherwise, but she probably is frustrated over this extended limbo of not knowing. I hope that when you get a treatment plan in place, your wife will support you by attending some sessions to gain knowledge of your disorder. Good luck, Rob! (((hugs))) jan




 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: mrmet
Mon, 03-27-2006 - 4:47pm

Rob, I'm glad you had a relatively good weekend!

Sheri Ann