Anxiety Daily Check-In point #8

Jan 10, 2023 at 09:12 PM

No anxiety today or much of yesterday. Just very depressed. SAD and all that. Sorry to blather on.

Breaking Dawn · Jan 10, 2023 at 09:17 PM

I'm doing ok right now.

TheGal · Jan 11, 2023 at 08:20 AM

I am not doing well at all.

If I were not taking anti-psychotic medication, I would be experiencing psychosis right now.

My anxiety is extremely high, and I am wondering whether the medications will hold me back from the edge.

It's feeling unbearable.

Breaking Dawn · Jan 11, 2023 at 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGal

I am not doing well at all.

If I were not taking anti-psychotic medication, I would be experiencing psychosis right now.

My anxiety is extremely high, and I am wondering whether the medications will hold me back from the edge.

It's feeling unbearable.

I'm sorry, @TheGal, that it's that bad today.

I hope you start feeling better pretty soon.

Breaking Dawn · Jan 11, 2023 at 09:03 AM

I want to go to the store today, if the weather permits it, but feeling the anxiety about going. I'm trying to strengthen my courage by imagining myself back home again & feeling glad I went.

Rojin · Jan 11, 2023 at 01:03 PM

I have trouble shutting my brain before sleep, cant get the anxiety off when I get to bed. Lately been trying out an app and found coloring helpful.

TheGal · Jan 11, 2023 at 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

I'm sorry, @TheGal, that it's that bad today.

I hope you start feeling better pretty soon.

Thank you @Breaking Dawn, I really appreciate your kind words and care.

I took extra meds today and napped... I'm feeling a bit better and I also have a psychiatrist appointment next week. But I have to be mindful of my moods as it feels as though I could spin out of control in a very bad way and I am afraid.

TheGal · Jan 11, 2023 at 05:11 PM

@AgentQ9A ... just checking in with you... I was worried when I read that you were thinking of giving away your dog.

Do you have professional help?

Jan 11, 2023 at 05:45 PM

Thanks @TheGal. I do not have professional help. I've seen a dozen therapists over the last 10+ years and they've never helped. Plus, now you can't get into see one and they cost an arm and a leg.

Giving up my dog is still a possibility. She single-handedly keeps me alive but my life isn't fair to her. Plus if she were safe with a better family, that makes decisions a little easier for me. Yesterday evening and today were a little better because my brain has slowed way down. I still need to get her into a vet for shots so at least I can get her kenneled if necessary. My life is pretty bleak (like everyone here) and I just don't see it getting better. The least I can do is make sure that she is OK.

Thanks again.

TheGal · Jan 11, 2023 at 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentQ9A

Thanks @TheGal. I do not have professional help. I've seen a dozen therapists over the last 10+ years and they've never helped. Plus, now you can't get into see one and they cost an arm and a leg.

Giving up my dog is still a possibility. She single-handedly keeps me alive but my life isn't fair to her. Plus if she were safe with a better family, that makes decisions a little easier for me. Yesterday evening and today were a little better because my brain has slowed way down. I still need to get her into a vet for shots so at least I can get her kenneled if necessary. My life is pretty bleak (like everyone here) and I just don't see it getting better. The least I can do is make sure that she is OK.

Thanks again.

I remember well when I was thinking about giving away my cat and the thoughts I was having then still give me shudders.

You're right about therapy being expensive. Here are some online support groups which might be helpful:

Online Support Groups - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

HeyPeers - Where Peers and Support Groups Connect

Please, if you haven't seen a doctor about your depression, reach out to one asap. You need more support...

Best to you... I hope you feel better soon...

Deilla · Jan 12, 2023 at 12:19 AM

I've had some anxiety today. I just took .5 mg of Klonopin. I'm starting to feel anxious again. It's time for my nighttime meds. I need sleep.

Discombobulated · Jan 12, 2023 at 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentQ9A

Thanks @TheGal. I do not have professional help. I've seen a dozen therapists over the last 10+ years and they've never helped. Plus, now you can't get into see one and they cost an arm and a leg.

Giving up my dog is still a possibility. She single-handedly keeps me alive but my life isn't fair to her. Plus if she were safe with a better family, that makes decisions a little easier for me. Yesterday evening and today were a little better because my brain has slowed way down. I still need to get her into a vet for shots so at least I can get her kenneled if necessary. My life is pretty bleak (like everyone here) and I just don't see it getting better. The least I can do is make sure that she is OK.

Thanks again.

I hope you can keep her because you sound like a wonderful caring person with an affinity with animals.

Buffy01 · Jan 12, 2023 at 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

I think the anxiety I'm feeling at the moment is actually fear. But I seem to be hiding, from myself, the reason I'm scared or what I'm actually afraid of.

I feel like that myself

Buffy01 · Jan 12, 2023 at 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentQ9A

Thanks @TheGal. I do not have professional help. I've seen a dozen therapists over the last 10+ years and they've never helped. Plus, now you can't get into see one and they cost an arm and a leg.

Giving up my dog is still a possibility. She single-handedly keeps me alive but my life isn't fair to her. Plus if she were safe with a better family, that makes decisions a little easier for me. Yesterday evening and today were a little better because my brain has slowed way down. I still need to get her into a vet for shots so at least I can get her kenneled if necessary. My life is pretty bleak (like everyone here) and I just don't see it getting better. The least I can do is make sure that she is OK.

Thanks again.

I believe you regarding how hard it is to get in to be seen and pay for therapy.

Buffy01 · Jan 12, 2023 at 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGal

I remember well when I was thinking about giving away my cat and the thoughts I was having then still give me shudders.

You're right about therapy being expensive. Here are some online support groups which might be helpful:

Online Support Groups - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

HeyPeers - Where Peers and Support Groups Connect

Please, if you haven't seen a doctor about your depression, reach out to one asap. You need more support...

Best to you... I hope you feel better soon...

for the links

Buffy01 · Jan 12, 2023 at 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deilla

I've had some anxiety today. I just took .5 mg of Klonopin. I'm starting to feel anxious again. It's time for my nighttime meds. I need sleep.

Take it easy on yourself.:

Buffy01 · Jan 12, 2023 at 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

I want to go to the store today, if the weather permits it, but feeling the anxiety about going. I'm trying to strengthen my courage by imagining myself back home again & feeling glad I went.

that sounds like a

great plan

Buffy01 · Jan 12, 2023 at 01:55 PM

I had a little bit of anxiety yesterday that I fought back.

Buffy01 · Jan 12, 2023 at 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rojin

I have trouble shutting my brain before sleep, cant get the anxiety off when I get to bed. Lately been trying out an app and found coloring helpful.

I feel like that myself.

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Anonymous40506 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 10, 2023 at 09:12 PM #961 No anxiety today or much of yesterday. Just very depressed. SAD and all that. Sorry to blather on.
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Jan 10, 2023 at 09:17 PM #962 I'm doing ok right now. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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TheGal Poohbah Member Since Aug 2022 Location: The House Posts: 1,025 1 673 hugs given	Jan 11, 2023 at 08:20 AM #963 I am not doing well at all. If I were not taking anti-psychotic medication, I would be experiencing psychosis right now. My anxiety is extremely high, and I am wondering whether the medications will hold me back from the edge. It's feeling unbearable.
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Jan 11, 2023 at 09:03 AM #965 I want to go to the store today, if the weather permits it, but feeling the anxiety about going. I'm trying to strengthen my courage by imagining myself back home again & feeling glad I went. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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Rojin New Member Member Since Jan 2023 Location: Dublin Posts: 1 1	Jan 11, 2023 at 01:03 PM #966 I have trouble shutting my brain before sleep, cant get the anxiety off when I get to bed. Lately been trying out an app and found coloring helpful.
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TheGal Poohbah Member Since Aug 2022 Location: The House Posts: 1,025 1 673 hugs given	Jan 11, 2023 at 05:11 PM #968 @AgentQ9A ... just checking in with you... I was worried when I read that you were thinking of giving away your dog. Do you have professional help?
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Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Jan 12, 2023 at 12:19 AM #971 I've had some anxiety today. I just took .5 mg of Klonopin. I'm starting to feel anxious again. It's time for my nighttime meds. I need sleep. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’
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