My therapist said to take a whole Ativan (I usually take half), and it's okay to take it now (there's an hour to go before the 8-hour interval on the label, and the dose I took at 9 a.m. was a half tablet anyway). She said if that doesn't dial my distress way down, to go to the psych ER but to call her first. I do have an appointment at 10 tomorrow morning with her (my regular appointment), and she said if I can make it until then, great, but if not, that's okay too.

So I'm full of extra Ativan now, and waiting for it to kick in.

I appreciate all of you SO much.

Steph glad you talked to her and you have a plan.

I just remembered there's a good app called What's Up that has distress tolerance/grounding techniques and I've found it really helpful in the past. I use the name 5 things a lot but I make up my own categories - (listing things like 5 episodes of Community, 5 Burger specials from Bob's Burgers, etc) Also Paced Breathing has been good for me.

I will not speak for all, but I appreciate the hell out of you, Teppy. And I'm sure I'm not alone.

Tippy, I'm glad you got in touch with your therapist. She seems like a good one. I also appreciate the hell out of you and want you to be safe.

I'm so glad you have a plan, Steph. Please take care of you as best you can. (FYI, I'm wearing the blue polka dotted t-shirt with matching Chucks and thinking of you).

I'm glad your therapist could help.

The Ativan has definitely dialed down the distress. I think I'm good until therapy tomorrow morning.

Hooray for pharmaceuticals.

Good to hear, Steph. I'm glad you reached out here, and to your therapist. Both are okay, always.