Anxiety/Panic Disorders

Thanks so much for writing, nells1961. I've been worried about you.

Positive thinking is a lot more difficult than some folks believe ~ I've had so many failed pep talks with myself that it's laughable.

I had a very strange thought today about my Paxil meds. I tried very, very hard to think back to the point in my life when I didn't need meds and got along quite well.....I can't remember the feeling. At all. I can picture myself getting through my days and doing things like normal people, but that's just a picture in my head ~ I can't remember the feeling.

Keep up the good work yourself ~ let me know when your book-signing is and I'll be first in line!

In the meantime, if you ever need to talk, I'm always around.

Lots of hugs,

Rae xx

Try giving yourself small goals. Today I'm going to clean out the fridge. Then start listing your accomplishments, big and small. Be thankful for little things, like a sunny day. Start small. A friend once told me to just get through the next 5 minutes, then an hour, then two and so on.

I will tell you that you CAN have a life without meds like you used to, but like any other illness, you have to get treatment to get better!

Thanks Rae that means a lot.I know what you mean its like just going with the flow and you feel when your in a crowd, your not really there maybe in body but not in spirit. Does that make any sense Rae? Thanks again for the offer it makes me feel I am not so alone. The worse thing is being in a crowded room yet you still feel so alone inside. May be i should write about those feelings LOL

You should write about it! Yes, ma'am! Please PM me if you want to 'talk' more.

Camille ~ I've tried 'small goals' many times and have found that it's a lot easier just to ignore that voice in my head. When the discipline kicks in though, I do feel like I can conquer the world.

Speaking of meds, I've just taken my sleep medication and if I don't get to the bed now I'll fall asleep right here at my desk.

Be good!

Well, I wouldn't exactly call it a breakthrough, but I had an interesting day.

Went to therapy at 11:00, on the way home I stopped to pick up some cola (and cashews ), then just came in the house and tidied up a bit.

Mom came home from lunch about fifteen minutes later ~ she brings me the classified job section of the newspaper every day. I sat at my desk, opened the paper up.

Less than five minutes later I was dressed and headed to south Cocoa Beach to apply for an A/P-A/R person at my favorite restaurant. I got an interview on the spot and was told that so far I was the only person who had applied and the ad would run until Sunday.

I'm not getting my hopes up, but I am proud of myself for getting out there without even thinking about it.

It's great to have a good day. I've had a good, good day.

GOOD FOR YOU, RAE!!! WOW! You have really come a long way!

Thank you! (((((EVA)))))

Good work, Rae.
You've sure come a long way from well, the early days of this thread.

(((((BETH)))))

Rae, I am so proud of you!

But what is an A/P-A/R person?

I was wondering that myself, urs.

Oh good, msolga! So it's not only me... ;-)

So Rae - what it is? And which restaurant?

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable. Urs, I don't want to jinx it by typing the name here.....let's just say that you've been there before!

Still today, not getting my hopes up. I won't hear anything until at least next Wednesday ~ don't want to ruin the weekend worrying!

Thank you, Rae!

Yeah, you are right - no names at this point :-)

Fingers and paws crossed for Rae!

Oh, by the way, we are going to Garmisch-Partenkirchen tomorrow. Mountains, snow, cold! I will think of you...

urs
beautiful part of the country! - but pass on the cold and snow, thanks!

Yes, margo, I could do without that, too. We'll just go there to party Friday night and then go back home on Saturday so chances are good I can avoid too much snow :-)

(Indoor snow arenas are only in my state :wink: )

You pass that snow and cold weather right my way, Urs.

You know me well. :wink:

Rae, you would have loved it! Soooo much snow. I took pictures for you. :-)

Hoping that the party was as fine as the scenery :wink: