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Mar 06, 2016, 12:15 PM
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As many of you may know, and if not ill give a brief intro, but ive had a very very bad month. My health anxiety had gotten to a peak and I was losing my mind. I went to the doctor, got bloodwork done, and even ended up in the ER. Everything was fine and all my symptoms were anxiety related. I started meds too (been almost 2 weeks). Anyways, the last session of therapy I had was I believe the second week of February and I havent gone since. I had a session 2 weeks ago but cancelled because I was feeling sick after the bloodwork, had a session last week but said I had to study (really I just didnt feel like going), and a session tomorrow which I just sent an email to T asking if I could cancel again because I had to "study". Now dont get my wrong, I actually have to study since I have some makeup tests to do (took a break from school as my doctor recommended). I think there is an underlying reason I keep cancelling too I just honestly dont know what it is. My T assigned homework but I didnt get a chance to do it over the month plus it sort of triggers me to do it. Also, I feel calmer when I do cancel, like I dont have to worry all night about my session. So with all the sessions cancelled I wont be seeing T until the end or March or even in April which means I will not have gone for 2 months.
Has this ever happened to any of you? Where you just dont feel like going and feel better when you cancel? My T is amazing and I have no problem with her but I feel like since I havent gone in a while my fear of going is coming back so I just keep avoiding it. I have no clue! I also dont want to talk about any of the things that happened over this month and want to forget but I know that my T would want to talk about it and see why it happened. Thanks !! |
 emlou019, LonesomeTonight, Out There
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Mar 06, 2016, 12:24 PM
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I'm sorry your month has been so hard. Anxiety is a *****.
Maybe it's just not the right time for therapy right now. If you don't feel like going, talking about things, feel relieved when you cancel...well, sounds like it's time for a break. T's are quite used to people skipping out, and I'm sure you'll be welcome back if and when you decide you'd like to go again. Best of luck!
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Mar 06, 2016, 01:03 PM
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When I don't feel like doing something, or talking about something, or feel relieved to cancel something...to me that is a signal that it is something I should do. And it is almost always an obviously good thing to do after I have done it.
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| AnxiousGirl, Cinnamon_Stick, Gavinandnikki, LonesomeTonight, Out There
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Mar 06, 2016, 02:08 PM
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I sort of feel like I just need a "mental" break. I had a physical break where I just sat on the couch/bed for 2 weeks calming down but I want the mental one too. I think if my T asks why I keep cancelling I'll just say I need the break. Shouldnt be wrong.
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Mar 06, 2016, 03:22 PM
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Mar 06, 2016, 05:19 PM
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I'm surprised you weren't on medication before, it seems like with the amount of anxiety you have you would have been on it sooner. I think it's great you're on it now. And I agree that it sounds like a good idea for you to take a break from therapy and just start again when you feel ready.
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Mar 06, 2016, 05:53 PM
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Mar 06, 2016, 06:10 PM
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It's nobody's fault, it just is. But you're on it now and I feel like that'll help. Best wishes!
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