Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
My mom has been talking about a therapist in Utah she might take me to. I never thought she would take me to a therapist. I'm a little worried, though, because I've never talked to a therapist before and I don't know what would happen. I'm worried he'll say he can't help me.
I don't understand. I've been wanting to talk to a therapist for a long time but now that I might get the opportunity to, I am really scared.
I can't express it in words as well right now...
Do you guys have any commentary?
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I did the dumbest thing today. I charged my earbuds, unplugged the block and put the block in my little bag instead of the earbuds. I wasn't happy about that when I got to the gym. What a dummy!
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Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
I think you will really like talking to a therapist. You can tell a therapist anything and everything. They have heard it all before, so you can be super honest.
I like talking to mine, we talk every week... it's like having a friend, but I can say anything I want to them. It's all kept confidential too.
You will be just fine, just tell the therapist what bothers you the most, as a starting point. And, be as honest as you can, as that will help them to help you. Whatever you say will be kept confidential.
Good for you!!
He lives in a different state than I do so we would have to drive there once a month for a few months. It takes 12 hours to drive to Utah from Arizona (where I live at least).
I hope he can make it possible for me to get an Emotional Support Dog. I've been wanting one my entire life! Do any of you have an ESD or a PSD? If so, what is it like?
Maybe you can talk to him by phone or video chat, once you have met with him. Or, ask your Mom now if you can do telephone therapy with someone.
Yes, they can sign for you to get an ESD. See?? Already something to look forward to with starting therapy :)
I think my prayers will be answered soon! I'm might be on my way to getting a dog! It has been my dream forever! :D
Well, just in case your Mom doesn't want to take you to that therapist, you could think about doing therapy by phone. It's easy and you will get used to it. Use the speakerphone.
If you want to get that dog.... :)
Have you tried bluetooth, wireless ear buds or headphones? Maybe your Mom has some. Then you could be talking and walk around, go outside, leave the room, etc. Don't have to be too close to your phone if you don't want. Maybe 30 feet away would still work. Then, it doesn't really "feel" like you are talking on a phone at all!
the anxiety you are feeling over having your wish granted in normal in my world. my wish theories seldom manifest the way i dreamed and when my wishes come true, my anxiety always seems to run toward the logics of being careful what i wish for. i might get it. what, exactly, have i wished myself into THIS time? where are my consumer guarantees?
steadying support while you see what develops. keep us posted.