Why can't i do this? - workbook on anxiety

[Booknerd]

My new Pdoc suggested a book to read called THE ANXIETY AND PHOBIA WORKBOOK by Bourne. I can't get past the first page. I have to get up and move around. I go back to it and try again but nothing progresses. Why do I do this? I could use some feedback. I want to be at least a little in to the book by my next visit. Thanks for reading this.

 

[Deleted member 541]

Just thoughts here....

The book is causing you more anxiety. It's triggering you. Focusing when you have anxiety is almost impossible. Maybe denial.

Not really sure as I haven't read the book, and not much info to go on.

 

[Beli Mawr]

I had the same problem. It was eye-opening for me, for example that bipolar 1 rapid cycling could be caused by prolonged anxiety.

But working thru it was too much to do.

I am at a loss as to how to start, which books to do, how to choose, how much to do, etc.

Any help such as a suggestion would be appreciated!

 

[Nicolette]

I can't get past the first page. I have to get up and move around. I go back to it and try again but nothing progresses. Why do I do this? I could use some feedback.

Booknerd have you thought about opening the book at a chapter that sounds interesting or randomly opening any page? Sometime this works for me as if I pick a chapter that sounds good I already then have some interest and it works in getting me involved...might not be the conventional method but it may help.

 

[Marlene]

Hey Booknerd (love the name, BTW!),

I have a number of books about trauma and PTSD and I find it hard to read them sometimes as well. I tend to read very small sections of the book. Sometimes just a few paragraphs at at time. When I'm reading and come across a section that hits a nerve I have to put the book down and walk away. I've even thrown the book across the room in an effort to get away from it.

I consider myself pretty far into my recovery and I know and understand a lot about my PTSD and traumas, but there's something (for me, anyway) about seeing things in print that gives me an 'OMG' moment. Reading the same thing on the computer wouldn't do it. Books have always been something very personal and private for me.

Take your time, read as much as you can when you can. Lots of good ideas here. Try them. Just don't beat yourself up for this being tough for you.

Lisa

 

[FightingLily]

Booknerd,
I would tell your Pdoc exactly what you told us here. See what the doc says...

Best Wishes,
Lily