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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

Lousy Day

Hi Ya Joe:

A big congratulations on coming to that epiphany - shall we say. I can relate to what you are saying as I have learned trying to fight against this is no good, the trouble with me is I don't know what to do next.

I bought yet another book today "The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety" - A Guie to Breaking Free From Anciety, Phobias & Worry Using Acceptance & Committment Therapy - wow what a long title!

Right in the first page of chapter one I found this quote which I think is very appropriate to all of us who live with Anxiety/Panic Disorder. The authors said "It was based on Hayes, Strosahl & Wilson, 1999) and goes something like this:"

If I continue to do what I've always done, then I'm going to get what I've always got.

The authors advice is for people to write it down and keep it with us. Good advice I know for one will be.

All the best for the New Year Joe

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

Hello - new to site

Hi Ya Maria:

Welcome. you will find a lot of caring people here which I have referred to as an on-line cheering section. They are here for you in both good and not so good times.

As for any quick relaxation techniques, what I have learned in my journey with Anxiety/Panic Disorder is that in order to relax one has to be patient and willing to practice. Oh did I mention practice? My teachers cannot emphasize the importance of practice where you get to a point at which relaxation becomes incorporated into your everyday life , this is where all your practice pays off.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

Lousy Day

Hi Ya Joe:

I can't tell you how many times I have felt like giving up, I honestly don't know where I get the strength to go on. Like right now. Have you ever felt so different from everyone else, at times I don't even feel like myself (not that I feel like someone else) not just me.

I think the nights are the worst because during the day I can busy myself going out for walks here and there but at night where there are no distractions, I feel the anxiety, the sadness more. Sure I can give little quotes now & then but deep down inside I'm falling apart.

I am looking for a new therapist as I think it's time for some help. Let's hope this year brings some hope.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

Lousy Day

Hi Ya Karla:

Funny how I think I am the only one who is experiencing these feelings and then I come on here & what do you know - I'm not the only one. I know one thing definitely not to do at night and that is read books or visit web sites (Panic Center not included) pertaining to Mood Disorders, they can confuse the heck out of you and get you down. So take my advice stay away from them, I'm going to take my own advice too.

As for what to do at night do you knit or crochet? I do, I like crocheting better, the trouble is my mum says if you stick it in the ground it would grow faster, which gives you an indication of how fast I crochet. I started crocheting a bear years ago, it didn't have a head so mum ended up crocheting it's head. I have quite a few (I'm not going to say exactly how many) unfinished projects. I might try to finish at least one of them - might. Next week I start back at school so my nights will start to get busy again with homework - hooray!

Not a good day today either, a lot of frustration and anger. Hopefully tomorrow will be at least a little better.

Hope you had a good day.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

Lousy Day

Hi Ya Joe:

Aw tanks (no it's not a typo) Joe, for believing in me even when I don't. I know I have the strength it's just that sometimes, well it's hard to find. Everyone of us is a very strong person to go through this (I was going to say nightmare, but someone said calling it this only gives it more power & we don't want that do we) challenge. It's just so energy draining at times.

I never thought I would say this but thank goodness I go back to school next week and I also start volunteering, which should be interesting - I hope.

I hope your dreams will come true this year as I believe in you.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

Get back to it!

Yes Mam.

Thank-you for your gentle reminder.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

Will This Ever End.

Hi Ya Bacon:

Welcome to the support group, here you will find a lot of very caring people. Think of them as your on-line cheering section, here with you in good times and bad.

I too had a brush with depersonalization & it frightened the wits out of me, but it did pass. When it happens you automatically think what if if happens again & you know what one day it just goes away. Just keep thinking to yourself that day will come, believe it because others have been in your shoes.

Take care and to quote Diva

'This too shall pass"

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

Diva news...

Hi Ya Diva:

Welcome back, I was just wondering where some of the old gang had gone to.

Nice to hear from you.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

I'm back

Hi Ya Lore:

Welcome back, nice to hear from you again.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 180

Diva news...

Hi Ya Diva:

A round of applause for all your successes, taking the bus to work and working more hours (in spite of the depression and anxiety). Way to go!

I know the feeling of being sapped of energy and your right it does force you to stop and take a look at yourself, so congrats on making important decisions which I'm sure will have a positive impact on your health.

As for me well I started semester 2 last week, which is quite an accomplishment for me since I didn't think I would make it through semester 1. I am looking forward to being back at school & am still in the process (a very slow one) of completing my final english essay. I met with my teacher last week and am meeting again with her this week to let her see what I have got so far. I was supposed to start volunteering in the college library last Friday, did you notice the key word here - supposed? I showed up at my expected time but the guy who was supposed to train me wasn't there, another worker said he hasn't been feeling well all week. So I roamed around & waited for him. Fifteen minutes later he shows up I go over to see him, you know what he says ( of course you don't). He said I forgot about you, then begins to tell me he hasn't been feeling well (all his symptoms of course). At this point I'm started to get ticked off as I don't have any classes on Friday and only came in to volunteer. The weather was crappy to boot. I suggested to him if he wasn't prepared for me maybe I should come back next week. He asked me if I woudn't mind ( hey I'm the one who suggested it). I of course said no (trying to put on a smile), then I couldn't believe what he said, what's your name? At this point I felt like a complete nothing, first he forgets about me then he doesn't even remember my name. After hearing that I thought no way do I want to work with a guy who can't even remember my name! I spoke with one of my teachers and told her my feelings, she said maybe he was just having a bad day. We are talking about 10.15 in the morning, he was maybe in 5 - 10 minutes.

Some days are pretty good, I actually never thought I would say that. I still struggle with mood swings, the occaisional pa and other delightful aspects of the disorder.

Well that's my story to date.

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