Having a rough day. Help

[cheer_mom]

Does this ever get better? I had a decent weekend. Now, I'm back to worrying about my health. I realized it had been 5 years since my last colonoscopy and I started paying attention to my BM. I get a test every 5 years because I have IBS and a family history of colon cancer. I am 41 years old. Just when I start to think I am over the hump, BOOM! My anxiety kicks right back in.

 

[EMJ]

I hear you....you are certainly not alone...I suffered with anxiety for 20+ years and I will be going along just fine then BANG...DOUBLE BANG it hits me and I and I am deep in that hole once again....and on top of that I am a professional therapist and I still battle this condition...just know better days will come ...they absolutely will!

 

[ladybj]

I hear you....you are certainly not alone...I suffered with anxiety for 20+ years and I will be going along just fine then BANG...DOUBLE BANG it hits me and I and I am deep in that hole once again....and on top of that I am a professional therapist and I still battle this condition...just know better days will come ...they absolutely will!

Thank you for sharing that EMJ.. It is rare you hear a therapist that is dealing with Anxiety. It goes to show, professionals suffer with anxiety as well. One thing that I have learned and accept about anxiety is that it never goes away. We can be feeling great for years and depending on whats going in our life, it can return. That's why I have learned and still learning how to manage my anxiety so when it comes around, I can handle it a little better. I am learning to ride the wave until the feeling pass which it normally does. I agree EMJ better days will come..

 

[cheer_mom]

I hear you....you are certainly not alone...I suffered with anxiety for 20+ years and I will be going along just fine then BANG...DOUBLE BANG it hits me and I and I am deep in that hole once again....and on top of that I am a professional therapist and I still battle this condition...just know better days will come ...they absolutely will!

Being a therapist....how do you feel about effexor Dr for anxiety. I'm in cognitive behavioral therapy and it is working well, but psychiatrist is adding effexor Ju At to help me get through this current road block. I took Prozac for 10 years and.it quit working. We have tried several ssris and they just aren't working.

 

[EMJ]

I ...Of course belief therapy is fundamental in dealing successfully with anxiety...I can't speak knowledgeably about the new medications..there are so many out there...some work for some people ...others work for others....the fact that we have to go through a "trial and error" to find the right one is unfortunate....I do believe that medication alone in my opinion is not enough ...you need to build a support system. I also believe there are many therapists out there that do themselves deal with anxiety the same as everyone...few admit it because I think they might believe that it perhaps make them less credible....but after 40 years in practice I can tell you this ABSOLUTELY the ability for a therapist to identify with a client's pain and suffering is a valuable tool....I have never hidden my anxiety disorder from my clients....I want them to know we are in the healing process together and our goal is always that light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

CheerMom, your current emotions will get better, even if it's temporary, because no emotions and moods last forever, including the unpleasant ones. Some days are better than others.

For example, when I had anxiety issues years ago, I'd get nervous for several hours at a time. But the anxieties wouldn't last forever. After a few hours, I'd calm down again.

So stay as positive as you can, CheerMom!

CheerMom, I know it's frustrating to be doing well emotionally for a number of days, and then suddenly your anxiety kicks right back in.

But if you continue to stay in treatment, I believe that someday you'll be able to live your life without the sudden anxieties. You'll get over the hump permanently, I think.

 

[cheer_mom]

Thanks for the kind words. This forum has really been a Godsend for me. When I wake up anxious I grab my phone and come here just to remind myself I'm not alone.

 

[EMJ]

You are absolutely NOT alone....sending healing thoughts your way for peace of mind!

 

[ladybj]

I ...Of course belief therapy is fundamental in dealing successfully with anxiety...I can't speak knowledgeably about the new medications..there are so many out there...some work for some people ...others work for others....the fact that we have to go through a "trial and error" to find the right one is unfortunate....I do believe that medication alone in my opinion is not enough ...you need to build a support system. I also believe there are many therapists out there that do themselves deal with anxiety the same as everyone...few admit it because I think they might believe that it perhaps make them less credible....but after 40 years in practice I can tell you this ABSOLUTELY the ability for a therapist to identify with a client's pain and suffering is a valuable tool....I have never hidden my anxiety disorder from my clients....I want them to know we are in the healing process together and our goal is always that light at the end of the tunnel.

I agree... Therapy can help more than medication for some people and I am one of those people.

 

[cheer_mom]

I love going to therapy. I look forward to it every week.

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

CheerMom, I used to work with a therapist who had an upbeat personality. As a result, it made me like going to therapy each week as well.

I'm glad you love going to therapy and look forward to it often.