Hi Mya..
First off, good for you!! Taking the first pill is the hardest... It does get easier. Also, you're probably exhausted from being so anxious for such a long time.. You're body has been on "high alert" for so long that it is ready to rest. I'm like that. Right now with my setback I know I'm exhausted and feel tired but the way my mind races won't allow me to slow down.
If possible, take the cues and rest. Your body is telling you it needs it.
Keep me posted - I would love to hear how you're doing. Again.. you're very brave! and should feel good.
Hi Miki
This is an interesting topic. I try very hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle because I find diet really affects me. My intentions are good but find I'm "weak".. I am a sugar junkie..lol. and love to snack at nite...and caffeine is another issue.. lol.. Lattes and Mochas..*sigh*.. When I feel great I find I start indulging far too much and once I'm back in the vicious cycle then I kick my butt into gear and start again.
I excercise regularly.. I walk at least an hour per day.. pushing a stroller up huge hills..ugh.. but I could be doing more.
When my diet is good..meaning I eat foods that are great for balancing (walnuts, blueberries..green leafy foods) I am so much better.. I'm terrible though.. once I start feeling better I slip into my old ways.. Just like the program.. I start things but as soon as my life is great again.. I just stop working on it.. so really it's more my fault than anything that I'm not "better".. I just get lazy.. I guess.. It's tiring fighting this all the time.. and then living a normal life with kids, family etc..
That's my blurb on this subject...
Does anyone else have diet strategies that help ease your anxiety etc?
Hi Miki
Congratulations on all of your steps! I just made the call to a therapist yesterday. I definately need to do something. For me it is the negative thinking, obsessive thoughts about random things that are bringing me down. My medication kept so much of "dormant" for so long that I never really learned to cope as I didn't have to, they went away. Well now that they are back I need a helping hand. You've inspired me by the steps you're making and I was so happy to read your story.
I'm nervous about therapy in fear of being judged, or being told "I'm crazy" or I can't be helped.. lol.. Another set of irrational thoughts to worry about... and my cycle continues..lol.
So far though I continue to get out everyday to walk, excercise and shop as well I continue to socialize and keep all my commitments so I think I'm faring all right. Just frustrated by my thoughts and inability to challenge them succesfully. The fact that they are so random and come out of the blue to is a real "bummer"... I feel like even on good days the anxiety is perched on my shoulder or just hanging above me waiting to drop... ick....
Thanks for listening :)
Welcome Ivoryplum
I've always been curious about acupuncture but never been brave enough to try it lol... I'd love to hear how it works for you. I am definately for trying alternative methods. I've experimented with a lot of alternative therapies and although they have not "cured" my anxiety disorder they have definately helped and provide me with a lot of great tools. Aromatherapy is something I love... who knew your sense of smell could bring so much peace... put that with a message and everything melts away.. *sigh*
Good luck and keeps us posted.
Cornish-dee
I'm sorry to hear how tough things have been. I completely relate though and once your sleep becomes deprived it only makes matters worse. I too struggle with sleep when things are not so great but as all things, this too shall pass. You have a lot coming up in your life so your stress is completely justified and understandable.
It also sounds like your medications may have contributed.. it can be a bit tricky when we're trying something new..
Like Miki said..you're courage is admirable and you're inspiring. Thanks for sharing. Oh.. and I agree with the breakdown.. sometimes that release feels so darn good ;)
Hi Mya
I'm the one who is on paxil.. For me the medication took about a month to balance itself out. I've had great success with it for the most part.
Now that you're on it - congrats for being so brave. The first pill was the hardest..
I was quite sick to my stomach that first month as I tried to find the dose right for me. So the nausea is very normal. I actually lost a bit of weight too... but I perservered through those first few weeks and am very thankful I did.
Meds are tricky.. I've only ever taken paxil so I can't share any other experiences. I'm currently changing my dose as I was trying to wean but my hormones went crazy after baby #2..lol... and have had to increase it again. Even with that change I've been sick to my stomach etc. My anxiety was also quite bad for some time before I admitted I couldn't wean.. ugh... But hey.. I'd rather be happy and live a productive life ;)
You're doing great..and if you have any other questions, I'd be more than happy to answer them.
Mya.. thanks for sharing the good days.. Your therapist is right about focusing on the good... I know that it isn't always easy.. I struggle with that ..lol... but soon you'll be having many more good than hard days.
Take care :)
Hi Mya..
I was started out too high actually... I think I started at 20mg a day and that was crazy for me..so I went to 15 mg per day.. which for me was much better. I took 10mg in the AM and 5 mg at night... Sometimes it wasn't enough though..ie. that time of month ..nothing terrible but I was definately a "bit" anxious..but as soon as that was done I would go back to feeling great.
The worrying about side effects is completely normal.. It's what you've been doing for months (or years in my case) so that type of thinking won't stop.. but the meds will give you the ability to start focusing on change. For me they gave me clarity and the physical and mental ability to start working on me. As I've said before the medication does not cure anxiety but is an effective tool in learning to deal and live with it. It becomes so infrequent that when it does occur you've had time to learn to cope and deal.. most of the time anyways. We have to remember that even "normal" people experience anxiety from time to time and some is ok.. and part of life. So we need to be ready for those times and not think of them as negatives..
I still focus on my body at times...but for me it's been over 10 years so I'm able to tell myself it's not going to happen quite effectively.. do your best at challenging... and try to distract yourself.. that's what I do...
I would love to chat on messenger if that would help you.. Probably would help me too..lol... It's great to share...
I'm in BC, Canada.. so I'm not sure what your time zone is..but we could definately try to co-ordinate something.
Be strong girl! You're doing great :).. Oh and you're tired from the battle you've been fighting ... Anxiety is exhausting ...
Glad to hear I'm not alone. Jen.. I'm mental.. no pun intended most of the time too. My obsessions are very similiar to yours and when I'm "normal"
I know they are ridiculous but at the time.. they are very real feelings..ugh. That being said it should be a consolation that I'm now 34 and schizophrenia still hasn't taken over..
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