Posted by psychogirl on February 27, 2004, at 18:52:37
In reply to Re: Your own opinion with depression Anxiety, posted by B2chica on February 27, 2004, at 15:39:12
Hi B2C, It's me again. I'm so happy that you felt better reading my post. After reading what you had to say about everyone saying it was "all in your head" I can't help but think we live in parallel universes. My closest colleague is aware of my situation and constantly tells me it's in my head, too. I can't imagine his frustration in having to deal with me every day...going on the air with a person who can barely speak and covering for me and sounding like a mic hog (which he tells me he hates, and of course adds to the pressure....great). My husband is just confused by all of it, and is so worried about me that I worry about him worrying about me. I keep trying to tell him that unless he struggles with anxiety, he'll never know the daily fight involved. The fight just to ward off that shaking feeling in the pit of your stomach (I tell him it feels like my insides are turning to mush).
Anyway, now I'm ranting. But, I too am waiting for an appointment with a cognitive therapist (truthfully, I don't even know what the hell that is, but my family doctor got me on a waiting list). On tuesday, i'm going to an Ear/Nose/Throat doctor to rule out anything physical...just so I'm sure I'm crazy.But hang on, we'll get there. WE will....you'll see.
:)
> ThankYou psychogirl.
> i don't think you know how much i need you all right now. My so-called family support is convinced that it's all in my head. Even my husband is in total denial, and thinks i'm a hypochondriac. That i'm just under a lot of stress and the doctors are taking advantage of that. I mean i Finally after years of pain.. i found out why i feel the way i feel and that there's help, and that there are others and now...now it's like that's being taken away. I'm just very confused and tired.
> I'm sorry to hear about your trouble with work. You seem very strong. i couldn't even go into work at times and was written up and almost fired from no-shows or late. I wish only the best for you.
> i have an appt with pdoc in two weeks, i'll try to hang on to that. I'm sorry i ranted.
> B2c.
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