What Are You Feeling Today? Not Thinking, Rather Feeling! Can You Identify Yours?

[GreenFrog2]

I am so ashamed of myself. I know that what has happened to me was, and is, not my fault. I tried hard to not be devastated by everything that happened, but it beat me. I'm kind of OK with that, as I did my best to cope, but at the moment there are so many stresses in my life that I am constantly overwhelmed, and this has shattered my hard won self esteem and self-management strategies.

As a result I am once again on a down spiral - why are they always so much faster than the 'up spirals'? Couldn't care less that it is Christmas as I don't need the stress that being involved in this would bring to me. But I really need social contact as this always helps, but I don't have any for now. Am working on this, but it's pretty hard when I am such a basket case!

I keep pushing myself to engage in social activity as it is so good for me, but my doc keeps discouraging me from this due to the stress and anxiety it causes me. This is not helpful! Of course it is stressful, but in the long run it will be good for me, won't it?

Anyway looks like I am in for another badder than average day....wish me luck in coping with it!

 

[Britt.f7]

but my doc keeps discouraging me from this due to the stress and anxiety it causes me

I think this would just increase the anxiety. When you have a phobia they try to increase your exposure to it little by little in hopes to lessen that phobia. Why would anyone want you to purposely avoid things more then you already do? You are right, that doesn't sound helpful at all.

It took me months to get out of the house, I was so immobilized by anxiety. Once the meds started helping to relieve some of that, I started venturing out. Just little steps mind you. I definitely pat myself on the back for everytime I get out of the house by myself or with my spouse. Even he does to me, without patronizing. Someday I hope to be able to do it without apprehension, but it is getting better.

Isolation is not good for you. At least I would think more doctors say that then the opposite. You do deserve to mingle with people, to get out of your head, to enjoy another's company.

I wish you luck in coping with all of it. I know all too well how difficult it can be.

 

[GreenFrog2]

Thank you Britt! I don't have a phobia (thankfully), but am always so exhausted that going out can be really stressful, and only adds to my exhaustion.

My doc thinks that I should stay home and rest! I do need the rest, but I also need to be around people! It helps me to feel good about myself, keep things in perspective and have some hope for the future. The tiny bits of social interaction that I do get are really beneficial as I spend most of my time working alone, which is terribly isolating.

Grrrr..... sometimes I think my doc does not have a clue, but she is better than the last one I had, and I think that she does try to understand and help.

 

[KP the nut]

I wish I had that magic wand so that I can share how I am feeling. I will send positive thoughts to you all :hug:.

 

[ms spock]

I feel a bit spacey and tired.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I feel wonderful. What a great day. We had a sandwich for dinner. I had yogurt and ice cream. I fell alseep. Now I am watching a movie. My husband is getting ready to go to bed. We will be hanging around here for the next few days. I got so much done today. I love the days that I am busy. I am so glad to feel better. It was a rough couple of weeks. I love it when it when it passes. I just feel so good.

 

[therapybankrupt]

I agree gizmo. I feel much better when I am busy. I am feeling tired now after my busy day!

 

[FaerieJayne]

I feel so thankful today. My eight year old nephew has been discharged from hospital. He had Meningitis and is now on the mend. So thankful he is still with us.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Happy for you Faerie Jayne.

 

[FaerieJayne]

sorry, I meant he was eight weeks... not years. But thank you.

 

[Tanishq]

Jeret, if you don't mind, here's a gentle hug.

So kind of you safenow. Thank you for the gentle hug. :hug: back at you,too. Gentle hug and you are having good day wherever you are. :)

I was going to post update about my back. There is still little pain, but definitely lot better than yesterday. I am going to take full rest for next 4 hours and if it doesn't improve I will go and see a doctor. I have taken body-ache pills. Hope they kick in soon.

 

[Kim500]

Jaret, I'm praying that your rest is wonderful and for complete healing for your back.

(((Hugs for those who would like them)))