Tuesday, July 17, 2007   Yesterday afternoon I went to the anxiety group.  It was a good session even though it was a bit strange for me.  Our therapist handed out papers, highlighters, crayons, and Play-Doh.  Each of us was to draw something, or make something, that gave us a pleasant memory.  After that, we took turns showing our pieces of "art" to the other members and telling about them.   We also listened to three types of music, which was supposed to be used to show us how we could relax.  Anxiety may be the problem, but learning how to deal with it in ways such as listening to music, drawing things, or just having fun, are various ways of helping us deal with the problem.   A new member in our group had been in one of the other groups that I had taken.  I think she remembered me before I remembered her.  The thing is, in one of those mystical ways, we related to one another.   Up until yesterday, I had seen two therapists and one nurse in less than one week.  I had spoken honestly with them about how I felt, and each of them got on my case.  Yesterday I decided to try something different.  I said as little as possible and kept most of my thoughts to myself.  How could I get into trouble doing that?  On an overall basis it worked.  Now I have to consider how a therapist can help me if I do not let her in on my thoughts, feelings and what kind of problems I am having.  I need to reconsider my position before next week's session.   On an overall basis, I think yesterday's session went very well.   A Daily Basis:   “The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become. -Harold Taylor