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Posted by gritslad on July 6, 2000, at 19:49:01
Has anyone had experience with an anti-anxiety program? I begin one with my therapist tomorrow. It involves a lot of record keeping of one's moods, thoughts, etc. I've had some bad bouts with depression, but my doc and I have come to the conclusion that these bouts derive from my General Anxiety Disorder. Let me know of any similar experiences?
Posted by danf on July 7, 2000, at 8:48:15
In reply to starting new anti-anxiety program, posted by gritslad on July 6, 2000, at 19:49:01
some opinions here.
having both anxiety & depression with the depression driven by the anxiety.
If the anxiety is triggered or driven by external things like phobias, situations, general interactions, etc., Then programs work well.
If the anxiety is more internal & based on emotions, one can come to understand but control is another matter & perhaps more difficult ???
The record keeping may help in identifying some things that are known to be commonly linked to past life experiences that can then be addressed.
Being able to identify the link & understanding how the connection works & why, can be very helpful to some people. This varys a lot from person to person.It sounds trite, but treatment of the depression is not dependent on which is first, depression or anxiety. When the depression is treated with effective meds, the anxiety gets less ( for some it almost goes away )
good luck with the program. hope it works well for you.
we will keep our fingers crossed !
Posted by Kath on July 7, 2000, at 11:20:13
In reply to starting new anti-anxiety program, posted by gritslad on July 6, 2000, at 19:49:01
He gritslad,
When I recently went to a doctor who's an "addictionist" (I'd never heard of that before) I did several on-paper tests as well as talking with him. I went to him because my 16 yr-old son is addicted to using marijuana daily & because I am a "CoDependent" (I didn't realize this 'til I went to CoDependents Anonymous & realized - Hey!!! This is me! - It's a great program; a 12-step program & one of the best things that's happened to me).
Anyway, as a result of the tests & talks, he said I had low self-esteem, some obsessiveness & was depressed. Regarding the depression, I thought "hogwash - I don't feel down very much really..." Very reluctantly I decided to take the meds he suggested - Celexa 20 mg (I take it at bedtime so during the initial time when the drowsy side effects happened they just helped me sleep & didn't get in the way of my life). Although I didn't feel "down" I did feel anxious. As the meds began to work, I realized that I HAD felt anxiety ALL THE TIME!!!!! WOW - how incredible NOT to feel like that - to feel basically calm & chilled out. To worry & be upset if there was a specific thing I came up against that had to be dealt with or that was worrying - but NOT to worry & feel anxious all the time - an amazing experience. The doc also asked me to keep a "feelings diary". I bought a purse-sized "day-book" on sale for $1 at a stationery store. I "check in" on my feelings approx 3 times a day. If I feel a major feeling I sometimes enter more than 3x. I sometimes get into a few days of forgetting to do it, and I realize THEN how important for me it is to do it. I find that it makes me 'way more aware of what I'm feeling & why. For example, I'm aware of "frustration" before it becomes "anger". I'm aware of "disappointment" before it becomes anger. I begin to see how the patterns work & when I go to the doc I read to him & talk with him about major things I've felt or realized (I mark them with a **). I'm finding it very helpful. If you want to ask me specific questions, please feel free.Take care, Kath
> Has anyone had experience with an anti-anxiety program? I begin one with my therapist tomorrow. It involves a lot of record keeping of one's moods, thoughts, etc. I've had some bad bouts with depression, but my doc and I have come to the conclusion that these bouts derive from my General Anxiety Disorder. Let me know of any similar experiences?
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