I'm so needy this week :(
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| Mon, 01-15-2007 - 9:42am |
Stacey needs lots of hugs gals........
I am just so anxious. I don't exactly know why, but I feel so overwhelmed. I know that I started worrying about my endometriosis coming back and all of a sudden I was anxious and having panic attacks again. Crying every day. I called my counselor and she called me briefly this a.m. and told me to breathe slowly and that it is just anxiety taking over. So why do I so feel like something physically is going to happen to me and I'm not going to be able to take care of my kids? I know I shouldn't be in such a panic, and I know it's anxiety, but I cannot make it go away.
Looks like another rough day here in my life. My counselor is going to call me back. I'm so worried that I will get endo again. My life was horrendous when that happened years ago and I don't want another surgery........all I seem to do is worry about how I feel physically.
Sorry I'm so needy this week............I just want to feel myself again!

(((Stacey)))
Wish I could help. It's good that you are coping and talking with your counselor.
I think part of this is that you've just been so overwhelmed recently with the kids being sick. When my DH has been in the hospital...I am great in a crisis and breakdown afterwards. When you've gotten a chance to rest and recoup a bit, hopefully you will feel better.
Hugs,
Dee
I agree with Dee. When I go through some kind of crisis, I'm always surprised how calm I am, and then WHAM, it hits me later like a train.
You could journal - write down your feelings, physical symptoms, etc. I always find this helpful. When I'm in the midst of panic mode, it keeps me occupied and helps me "intellectualize" things. Then later I can look back and see the progress I've made, the methods I used to cope, etc.
(((Stacey))) I am sorry that things are so stressful for you. Please cut yourself some slack. You have been through alot & what you're experiencing is for the most part *normal* as anxiety sufferers know it.
This will pass. It never happens soon enough, though. Carve out that *me* time. Get someone to lend you a hand if @ all possible. You are doing too much! We'll be here if you need to vent. GL&GBU! Sending PT's your way. jan
hi stacey,
no great words of wisdom here, just wanted to say hi and offer my support.
it sounds like you know what to do, and that this is just anxiety that you are expereiencing.
(((Stacey))) You're not being needy!
Sheri Ann
Thanks so much ladies for all your kind words and support. It has been a rough week.
I had a long talk with my mom last night (she is truly a best friend) and she truly thinks my problem is that I'm so focused on health issues that I'm getting myself to the point where every moment is assessing how I feel physically and mentally. She says if I can get past it somehow, I will be able to be less overwhelmed. Truth is, I don't know how to do that. I guess that's why I have anxiety! I don't know how to just "let things go" and I dwell on what I feel I have no control over.
Today for instance, I've already gotten out of bed, felt the twinge in my pelvic and lower back regions and clearly thought "my endo is coming back" - BEFORE I EVEN GOT OUT OF BED! I don't know how to deal with this effectively right now. I want to not let it bother me, but I can't! Any ideas???? Anyone here coping with physical illnesses as well? If so, how do you cope?
Well, I'm off. The morning has begun and Natalie was once again up half the night scratching herself out of her skin! My husband and I are so frustrated at this point and just wish we could find out what was doing this to her!
(((((((((((Stacey))))))))) If that isn't enough I got more just let me know. Hope to see you in chat tonight.
Keitha
I completely know how you feel....being worried that something is going to happen and I won't be able to take care of my kids. That is a frequent thought in my mind.
Just wanted to let you know that you aren't alone.
(((hugs)))
Nicole
The thing that works best for me, is keeping my mind busy, so I don't have time to have anxious thoughts.
Sheri Ann