Steph, I'm sorry you've had to deal with anxiety. You've had a lot of stress in the past year or two. I think the top 10 anxiety-inducing stressors include family illness/death, moving, job loss/change, marriage, and personal health problems. At least you haven't moved. The fact that it's understandable doesn't make it any less difficult. I hope you'll be able to find a doctor or other health professional who can be helpful without the process adding to your stress load.
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Calli - Apr 14, 2015 5:36:50 am PDT #18573 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Connie Neil - Apr 14, 2015 5:40:36 am PDT #18574 of 30002
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Yeah, it's time for something to mitigate the dread.
flea - Apr 14, 2015 5:41:41 am PDT #18575 of 30002
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Steph, IIRC you have a great primary care doctor, who might be your first professional to consult, because he already knows you. (It's also possible anxiety could be a side effect of a medication?)
Steph L. - Apr 14, 2015 5:46:55 am PDT #18576 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Especially if you feel like you can't tell Tim.
It's not that I feel like I *can't* tell him; I just don't want to lay all that on him.
sj - Apr 14, 2015 5:47:22 am PDT #18577 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Steph, there is often a number on your insurance card specifically for mental health services, and they can often recommend someone in your area who fits your needs. I'm sorry you're feeling this way.
Steph L. - Apr 14, 2015 5:51:30 am PDT #18578 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Steph, IIRC you have a great primary care doctor, who might be your first professional to consult, because he already knows you.
Yeah, I should probably call my primary care doctor first. If I have a list of therapists on our insurance, he might be able to recommend/rule out some of them (he's done that in the past).
(It's also possible anxiety could be a side effect of a medication?)
I'm trying to think if I've added anything recently, but not really, other than taking sudafed more often than normal because of the pollensplosion. I know sudafed can cause the jitters, though it usually doesn't do that to me.
brenda m - Apr 14, 2015 5:56:34 am PDT #18579 of 30002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
It's not that I feel like I *can't* tell him; I just don't want to lay all that on him.
Yeah, but I'm betting that's the anxiety talking too. Or at least influencing. Seconding the rec to talk to your PCP. You shouldn't have to feel like this all the time.
sj - Apr 14, 2015 6:01:39 am PDT #18580 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm trying to think if I've added anything recently, but not really, other than taking sudafed more often than normal because of the pollensplosion. I know sudafed can cause the jitters, though it usually doesn't do that to me.
I don't know about you but allergies can cause a sharp increase in my anxiety levels.
Steph L. - Apr 14, 2015 6:03:46 am PDT #18581 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I don't know about you but allergies can cause a sharp increase in my anxiety levels.
I don't remember it ever happening before, but at this point I don't actually trust my memory.
Fred Pete - Apr 14, 2015 6:18:45 am PDT #18582 of 30002
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Steph, you've already taken a big step -- you've spoken up. And I can only add repeat the advice about consulting the professionals.
More immediately, is there some activity that will give you a little boost? Even if it's something as simple as sitting in the sun (if it's sunny where you are -- it isn't here). With apologies to John Lennon, whatever gets you through the day, it's okay.