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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Can anyone help .... please.

Hi Joey,

Sounds like you had a bad day. I am sorry about that woman's comment. She clearly does not have a good understanding of mental illness. It is sad that people working in a hospital can be so uninformed. You did not deserve that judgement and neither did your girlfriend. But try not to let it bother you. Maybe one day she will look back on that day and be ashamed of what she said.

Have you tried working through the program? Have you found it helpful?

Have you tried looking into community services in your area? They may be able to refer you to a support group or counsellor you can seek help from. They may even be able to help you seek funding to see a psychiatrist.

In the mean time keep posting and reading through the program. There is a light at the end of this tunnel.

We are all here for you and we will get through this together.

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

get nervous while exercising

Joey,

Have you read over Breanne's questions she has posted in the beginning of this thread? You may find them helpful when examining your thoughts when you exercise. After looking at the questions and applying them what are your thoughts?

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Setback

Great advice sunny!

I think many people feel uncomfortable when eating in front of someone they do not know. "What if they ask me a question and I have food in my mouth?" I used to worry about that but then I noticed that others feels the exact same way. I had a date swallow a piece of food the wrong way and cough like crazy for about 10 minutes! We just laughed after we were sure he had recovered. You wouldn't think any less of anyone for the way they eat, if anything it's something to laugh about after the initial dating anxiety is over.

Members, let's keep this great advice coming.

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Developing Healthier Core Beliefs

Members,

Now that you’ve had an opportunity to take a look at what some of your negative core assumptions are, it’s time to start working on developing healthier core assumptions. Here are a few guidelines to follow:

One of the biggest problems is working on too many negative core assumptions at a time. Try to stick with one at a time.
Remember, your negative core beliefs have been with you for a long time and it will take some time to change them. This is a long-term project.
Keep your goals reasonable & reachable. If you think you’re “unlovable” today, you won’t become perfectly lovable next week. Instead decide what lovable means to you. Does being more lovable mean having more friends? Never being alone?

What negative core belief will you tackle first?

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Exposure for riding in elevators

Members,

Do you struggle with anxiety? Today we will be looking at sample exposure plans to help you overcome your fears.

If you fear riding in elevators…

* Go to a building and watch the elevators for an hour

* Go up or down 1 floor with a safe person for ½ hour

* Go up or down 2 floors with a safe person for an hour

* Go up or down 3 or more floors with a safe person for an hour

* Travel up or down 1 floor by yourself for 1 hour

* Travel up or down 2 floors by yourself for 1 hour

* Travel up or down 3 floors by yourself for 1 hour

* Gradually travel up or down more floors for 1 hour

* Travel in a different elevator in the same building

* Travel in a different elevator in a different building

* Ride in several different elevators in several different buildings for an hour

Is riding in an elevator a big fear for you?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Scared

Hi Larissa,

Try not to start avoiding situations this can actually make the panic worse and isolate you. It is important to try to lead as normal a life as possible.

Have you talked to a doctor about your panic and your sleep difficulties? He/she may be able to refer you to someone or offer you advice.

I would also suggest working in meditation and relaxation techniques into your daily schedule especially before bed. look at the auxiliary section 10. It will teach you the box breathing technique and progressive muscle relaxation technique.

Let us know how you are doing today.

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Tip of the Day

Members,

Think positively. Positive thinking can help shape the way you perceive yourself and others.

How do you try to think positively?

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Can depression be predicted?

Members,

There is a very interesting video on CNN.com. It discusses the link between brain make up and depression. There has been a study that implies we can actually predict who is more likely to have depression if we examine the make up of their brain. Take a look: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2009/03/31/seg.gupta.depression.cnn?iref=videosearch

What do you think about the video? Do you think depression has more to do with brain make up or your upbringing?

Do you think that this could be applied to panic as well?

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Developing Healthier Core Beliefs (Examining your Beliefs)

Members,

The next step in changing negative core beliefs is to put the definitions you came up with last week of the negative & positive core beliefs and put them on a scale.

Next, review where you rated yourself and why. Ask yourself if this is really true and how you can take steps to improve your rating.

Please share.

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Working on fear of being dehydrated

Congratulations Lovine!

That's a huge achievement! How will you be rewarding yourself for your success/

Ashley, Health Educator

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