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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy Congratulations to all of you for taking a very big step in talking about this and asking others to help.
I am fortunate that I do not suffer from any anxiety disorder. I worked in a chemical dependency clinic that focused on the psychological disorders that go along with CD. I was not a counselor, but I did earn an apprentice counselor credential and was responsible for transcribing all our patients' sessions. So I do have some insight. Counseling can be very helpful. There are specific behavior modifications that work wonderfully well with anxiety disorders. They are not an overnight success and require lots of diligence. Medication can also help and most times is used temporarily.
There are also self help groups. Read and learn as much as you can. Knowledge will help you a lot also. Learn deep breathing techniques and perhaps try some yoga classes. Any time there is an issue with mental health, regular schedules are imperative. Same time to bed, same time getting up - get in routines with things. Exercise should be a part of this, especially when you are feeling more depressed as exercise endorphines will help to keep you level. Hormones play a huge part here, too. If your hormones are out of whack - so will everything else. That is one reason that many women have more problems around their period.
Hope this helps a little. Best wishes to you all on your road to recovery. |
So far I think YT has been my biggest support group! For the longest time I did not want to except that I had this problem, I knew deep down that something was not right but I didnt want to admit it to myself. I'm always having these un-explainable pains in my body and I just dont know where there coming from and why I'm having them, thats when my head will talk me into thinking that it's some sort of disease, I have had different test run and everything has came back normal, so I know it has to be the anxiety that goes way back to the dog bite.
I do think my hormones are all out of whack, about 2 weeks before my period is when I have the anxiety the worse and it will last all the way up until I start. I never seem to have enough energy and can't get myself motivated. All the stress from Kloey and not being able to find a job has just taken a toll on me, My husband is working 7 days a week and pulling 12 hour shift about 3 days a week and I feel so bad for him but it's the only way we can make ends meat. I just hope a job turns up soon, I know that will help with a lot of the stress.
I did call about counceling today and have to make a few more calls pertaining to my insurance. So hopefully I'm headed in the right direction.
Thanks YT'ers, you guys are the best!