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Jan 21, 2009, 01:39 PM
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Hello Everyone
   Right now I am trying to distract myself from alllll my worries and paranoias. Yesterday afternoon I took a couple extra Clonzapam pills to help me to zone out due to stress, depression, and anxiety. What caused it? I was assigned a group in on of my college classes and one of my group members is known to be a gossiper/immature. And I feel totally unprepared for the assignment. The group work doesn't start till end of March. But there will be other group projects with assigned group members by the teacher. How do I stop over dosing when I am stressed/anxious/paranoid? Second issue or worry......... I have made a friend a college and we get along good. I mentioned something I shouldn't have (it was no big deal nothing major) and later I called this friend to apologize for bringing it up. I asked if "we are ok" and she said yes. But she sounded tired and not her usual cheerie self. So I have been second guessing her response. How do I stop worrying about such things? Zen888 
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#2
Jan 21, 2009, 01:59 PM
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About your friend, do you feel desperate about this? It seems that you are very nervous about where you stand with her. Do you understand why?
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Jan 21, 2009, 03:17 PM
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I am nervous as to were I stand with her because she is reserved and holds her feelings very close to herself. So at times she is hard to "read". I only have one other friend and I dont want to risk losing this friend at college. I am scared. |
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Jan 21, 2009, 04:18 PM
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Don't let your problems or the world make you feel small. Stretch your arms out over your head. Take a deep breathe. Tell yourself that you are big. You are big, not small. You always have space, you are not trapped........ I'm an ISFJ |
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Jan 21, 2009, 04:33 PM
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Jan 22, 2009, 02:48 PM
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Yes, my brother and his friends have spoken about my condition behind my back.
_________________________________________________________________ Today, I missed school because the effects of the overdose was still affecting me (sleepy, light headed,...etc). So I decided it wasnt safe for me to drive to school. It was an early morning class and I wouldnt have gotten much benefit from the class considering the condition I was in. I feel horrible for missing the class. But I have left a msg for a friend in the class to call me and tell me what I missed. I just feel like a loser that cant cope and deal with life like some other ppl can and do.
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Jan 22, 2009, 03:04 PM
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Can you see how you can empower yourself with both of these situations?
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Don't let your problems or the world make you feel small. Stretch your arms out over your head. Take a deep breathe. Tell yourself that you are big. You are big, not small. You always have space, you are not trapped........ I'm an ISFJ |
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Jan 23, 2009, 08:00 PM
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I have GAD and I'm recovering from Panic Disorder. I also have ADHD and am a college student (on break this semester). I get over anxiety by working on it with my psychologist. It's the only long-term way to do it that I know of. Can't just let things snowball and then take a pill after it gets bad, as it interferes with quality of life. Do you see a therapist? You can see one on campus for free usually (although I much prefer private therapists). Thoughts?
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Jan 23, 2009, 08:36 PM
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Zen,
I think that you should do or take your medications just as it was prescribed by your doctor. Just follow what your doc has told you regarding your medications. You need not to overdose yourself just because you are stressed out or paranoid. It will just make things worst. Remember that all things taken more than the usual is bad for us. Moreso, I am curious as to how long have you been taking your medications? Does your medication eases it all? I mean is it really effective or your conditions just get even worst? Because if that is the case then you should probably discontinue taking your meds. Who knows, it might reverse the symptoms of paranoia. Take care Zen... Hugs, Snowflakes
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Jan 23, 2009, 10:23 PM
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In both situations, the gossiper and the friend, you are wishing you know what they are thinking.
So much energy goes into that wish and it is futile energy because we can't know what another person is thinking. Be yourself, let go of wanting to know what they think (and the idea that by knowing what they think, you can control the gossiping or the friendship). Relax and be you. If the gossiper chooses to gossip, she will and you can decide then how to handle that; but for now there is no gossip to deal with and you can't prevent / control it. The friendship will remain if both parties want it to, and that's how all friendships are. If you think you want to talk more about it directly, then ask your friend out for coffee and talk more about it. Practice reminding yourself that you can't know the unknown, you can't know what others are thinking because we are all separate persons. It is releiving when we realize we don't have to spend energy on things that don't require our energy. |
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