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Feb 11, 2010 at 01:31 PM
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It is hard to heal when you don't go to your therapy appts................
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Feb 11, 2010 at 04:24 PM
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Sannah is right, but you can do something right now, like (forcing if necisary) doing something that used/or does make you happy. aka Distractions.
Therapy is important, and can help you to recover. It will be hard to get up and go but, sorry you have too. (any other allternaitive is not quite what you want, TRUST ME) I hope your day is going better, Smiling helps.       And if those didn't help, lets try this one for a laugh...    and if those didn't work either then how about a  (all of this is trying to make you smile, since it helps, even if you don't want too)
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Feb 11, 2010 at 08:02 PM
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I realize that but I'm just exhausted after work these days. That and I'm still sick.
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Feb 12, 2010 at 09:55 AM
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Feb 12, 2010 at 11:57 AM
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Moon, I'm Glad it made you smile, Since it made me smile too. Again keep us posted.
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Feb 13, 2010 at 01:45 PM
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You guys have no clue how many times I've stared at this white text box trying to think of something to say only to be disappointed when I can't come up with anything. I feel like I can't do anything anymore I just end up being at a loss for words or failing at the task.
I've had a pretty rough couple of days to say the very least. |
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Feb 13, 2010 at 02:06 PM
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What made it rough?
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Feb 13, 2010 at 02:16 PM
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Hmm skipped therapy ( a really bad idea) later that night triggered really badly and cut. I had to go to the hospital to get stitches and now my arm hurts really badly. My panic attacks are getting worse, and I feel hopeless. That's about it.
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Feb 13, 2010 at 08:30 PM
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With the panic attacks, what are the physical bits to it?? I've had those and each time they get worse. I finally started to look at what feelings started the attack, and then attack the thoughts and feelings. your T can help you with attacking the Thoughts and Feelings. (It's worked for me) Also if you have a Pdoc or doc they can help you with some drugs to calm down.
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Feb 13, 2010 at 09:13 PM
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The problem is I don't really know what causes them. I haven't seen my Pdoc in forever and can never get an appointment with her that works for both of us. I guess I'll just hang on. The attacks are hard to understand if I don't know where they're coming from so I get frustrated a lot.
As for SI I'm scared out of my mind to do it again. Last edited by KeepHoldingOn; Feb 13, 2010 at 11:33 PM.. |
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Feb 14, 2010 at 01:35 PM
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I want to point out one thing though, you said that you need to understand where the attacks are coming from. That sounds a little off. I never knew where they were coming from during the attack.So if they are so bad that you shake during an attack, then have those around you put some protective pillows around you. If its just feeling short of breath, then focus on breathing. If its feelings as if you were to die, then tell yourself that your just fine. If it is anything else, think of some place peaceful and relaxing. (this works to take you outside of your body and away from the problem, if only for a little bit) As far as the fustration, you may not know when you are going to have another but you can know what you are to do during the attack. Like afterwards, you can write down the thoughts that went through your mind, and then confront them, if you need help I'm more than willing to help you with it. Keep us posted on how you are doing!
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Feb 15, 2010 at 12:07 PM
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MA, this is why therapy is so important. You need to be working with a therapist on this stuff.
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Feb 15, 2010 at 01:32 PM
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Sannah - I believe you now. I have two appointments this coming week and I'm hoping that they will go well.
Puzz - They're often very intense and hard to manage. I guess it's cause I don't really know how to handle that kind of situation properly. I'm hoping to open up to my T this week and let her know at least about the panic attacks. It's getting to the point where I can't handle them. I'm going to try to start writing down my thoughts... As for the boyfriend deal I told him some things yesterday and am hoping I'll be able to tell him the rest in the near future. |
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Feb 16, 2010 at 12:37 PM
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Woo Hoo!!!!!! Please keep us updated?
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Feb 18, 2010 at 11:01 PM
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My boyfriend almost dumped me and I have to skip therapy for another week or so cause I have to go home (all the way to the west coast) cause my grandpa's in the hospital. I feel helpless.
I guess I can stay in touch with my T but it won't be the same. I haven't talked to her since my last appointment a few weeks ago. I'm still not comfortable telling her stuff yet and am starting to bottle again. |
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Feb 18, 2010 at 11:14 PM
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Dear Moon,
Sounds like you have a busy schedule coming up but that you are also under a lot of stress, & therefore urges usually increase. I would love to help you thru any tough times you may have I know you are going out to thee West coast soon. Here is my e-mail add: mlparish@comcast.net Love You! Holmes |
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Feb 18, 2010 at 11:36 PM
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I actually literally just boarded the plane. I better go before I get yelled at for having my laptop on. I'm super freaked out about the flight though and already want to SI, unfortunately airport security is seriously strict. I guess that's a good thing but the urge is still there. I'm freaked out to see my family again because I literally hate them. The amount of abuse I've taken from them both verbally and physically is beyond what words can describe. I'm scared to be anywhere near my parents and now I have to deal with them for a week.
Thanks Holmes, I'll definitely be in contact.
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Feb 19, 2010 at 10:43 AM
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Good luck, Moon.
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Feb 19, 2010 at 11:16 AM
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Feb 19, 2010 at 10:30 PM
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Good luck, you can get through the week!!
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