Not long to go now, it's 4 p.m. over here. I have started dry retching already. Just about to take a soak in the bath. Can I say thank you so so much for your responses. Thank you for that dragonfly, I'm doing it mostly for my H, but also a tiny bit for myself. I know I would feel even worse in the long run if I didn't go, and beat myself up about it for ages. I would be like: 'Iwould be home by now' at such and such O'clock, 'I would have felt better by now and pleased I went' at sometime in the morning O'clock.... and then the shame and despair would kick in.
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Originally Posted by dragonfly2
First, let me say kudos to you for even planning to go - that's a big step, and I think I would be feeling the same in that situation. Using your Seroquel as you have been directed can also help. How much extra have you taken? I can take anywhere from 25 to 50 mg for anxiety, but 100mg will knock me out. Everyone's tolerance is different though, and you may do just fine on a higher dose.
Hugs to you....  |
I have only taken an extra 25 mg so far on top of my usual dose (anything from 50 mg BID to 350 mg (QD), but I might take another one. They seem to have a lower anxiolytic effect at higher doses for me, although at higher doses they work better on mania/psychosis, which I'm not currently experiencing. I will try my best and thanks for all the tips and advice
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Originally Posted by lad007
You are soooo not alone. I have to go to a work party today and was up most of the night. I did not make it to the party last year, I was too sick also.
Don't worry about others knowing that you are seeking help for your issues. The strong people are the ones that seek help to get better, and work hard at it, like you are.
Can you do some yoga, or deep breathe today? Do what relaxes you?
Just remember it will all be over by tomorrow. We've only got a month left and the holiday stuff will be over. We can do this!
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Thanks lad007
I hope pray and wish that your party also goes well. If only I were a good actor, because that's what it feels like sometimes - I have to act the part, pretend to be normal (whatever that is). For some people I guess it just comes naturally, not for us
I have been trying to implement some mindfulness techniques. I hope no one pays me too much attention.
I will let you know how it goes. Can't believe I'm even doing this
