Recovery Plan... it’s going to take time.

[Ladygrey]

Yesterday I replied to Jeff1943 saying my recovery plan is in place...

Medication

Counselling

Meditation

Today I woke early anxious, nauseous and with the realisation that my recovery is going to take time.

Previously when I’ve felt better I’ve stopped taking medication only for anxiety to return, it seems, more aggressively.

I’ve dismissed meditation and counselling in the past but hoping alongside medication I will learn the cause and a longer term remedy - I appreciate not a cure.

So now I have short and long term plans.

Short term...

Medication

Counselling

Meditation

Long term...

Medication

Counselling

Meditation

Hoping this encourages others.

[BlueBelle06]

It is hard to look and wonder how long recovery will take because we never know. Im sorry you woke up feeling that way. But that's a great outlook- to have a shot term and long term plan. I also think its so important that you realized what happened in the past when your efforts failed, like when you stopped your medications. How quickly we forget! You have inspired me to keep a journal to help me remember what's worked and what hasn't. I wish you all the best in your recovery Ladygrey and thank you for sharing.

[Jeff1943]

Ladygrey, recovery takes time and time is what those who suffer from anxiety don't have.

Respite and recovery come through acceptance: by accepting our anxiety for the time being (rather than constantly fighting it) we stop resensitising our nervous system every five minutes thereby giving it time to recover.

"Learn to live with anxiety and you'll be able to live without it."

Treat every attack of anxiety as an opportunity to practice accepting it (for the time being).

Be prepared to "Let time pass".

Ladygray, you have worked out a good recovery plan for yourself, it covers most opportunities, stick to it and I am sure that in the fullness of time it will pay dividends.

[Ladygrey in reply to Jeff1943]

Thank you Jeff1943. Ive also started Self-Help for your Nerves. Chapter 1.

[BonnieSue]

Hi Ladygrey,

I'm on board with your plans. I can attest to the benefits of counseling or therapy. I noticed you say you haven't given it much credit in the past. I encourage you to be comfortable with your counselor after a bunch of sessions and you get over the awkwardness and the startup info exchange. If you're not, keep looking for the person who's the right fit for you. My current counselor has been mine for 19 years and we just enjoy each other now and her support is very important to me; it means a lot when times are hard. I wish you all of the best!

Hugs, Love, and Blessings...

[Ladygrey in reply to BonnieSue]

Thank you BonnieSue.

After 2 sessions I feel comfortable with my counsellor although there are awkward moments of silence.

I can see the benefits already which is a sign I’m getting positiveness back.

Thank you again.