I need to be honest with myself

missyishere · January 2013

I think therapy needs to be an option in the near future again.

I went briefly following my mother's death, but I really felt I got through what I needed to and moved on. My anxiety can be outrageous at times, and although this exercising has helped lighten my depression issues tremendously, I am sensing my anxiety and fears coming to fruition again.

You would think it would be the winter cabin fever, but it's really the idea of Spring coming. I've had a lot of trauma occur in the Spring in addition to my Mom's birthday and Mother's Day.

Sorry if this was long to read. I just needed to let it out other than my head.

morsey2011 · January 2013

I am so sorry! I do think therapy would be beneficial to you. I would recommend it to anyone. I hope you feel better soon.

emunbalanced · January 2013

I'm so sorry. I understand completely. I just started Zoloft for anxiety and am considering therapy. I hope you start to feel better.

stardust317 · January 2013

I think that it's awesome for you to acknowledge that's what you need! Good luck !

Deez10 · January 2013

I am so sorry you are dealing with this. Anxiety and the fears that cause it make life much more difficult than it has to be.

The right therapist could definitely help you and reduce the anxiety you are dealing with. I'm glad you are thinking of returning.

Not to pry, but are you against medication of any sort? I also suffer from extreme anxiety and through the combination of weekly therapy/the right medication (one, low dose pill each morning) - have found that things are much more manageable now. I used to live with anxiety at an 8/10 every day. Now... I'm around a 3/4 out of 10.

Good luck, if you need to talk - please feel free to PM me.

missyishere · January 2013

Thanks for the support, ladies. I'm going to call around about therapists in our area.

I'm not against medication, but I would like to seek therapy first. If the professional believes that would best suit me, I would look further into medicinal assistance.

pennysuedog · January 2013

Sorry Hun. I totally get the anxiety thing. (hugs)

thetheisens · January 2013

I'm sorry you're having a hard time and think it's great you're being proactive and seeking help. You still nurse right? I had so much more anxiety while I was nursing, especially when we started to seem, than I normally do. I think my hormones were out of wack.

missyishere · January 2013

thetheisens:
I'm sorry you're having a hard time and think it's great you're being proactive and seeking help. You still nurse right? I had so much more anxiety while I was nursing, especially when we started to seem, than I normally do. I think my hormones were out of wack.nbsp;

Thanks, Theisen. I nurse once a day still. I stopped using the mini pill too, because I felt it was also messing with me hormonally. The joy of being a woman sometimes...

rescueddogmom · January 2013

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. It took me nearly a year after my dad died to feel even remotely "normal" again. Actually, it was only after adopting the dog in my siggy that I had something else to focus on and my life was changed for the better. Those milestones like birthdays, Christmas, death anniversaries are incredibly difficult. I think it's great that you are recognizing your feelings and are going to seek therapy. I hope you find a solution that works for you.

Scramblersmom · January 2013

I am so sorry that you are having a difficult time. I think a try at therapy would be good and could lessen your anxiety and depression. It is very smart of you to recognize that maybe you need more help and to think about getting it. I will keep you in my T&Ps and will be hoping that things improve for you very soon.

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