Having a good day for a change. I haven't taken any ativan all day and I feel ok. I am surviving the day. I had this happen the other day and the day after was not good. I was getting bad thoughts(ideations). I am hoping it doesn't happen again tomorrow. One good day with a really bad day to follow. I am happy that today has been so good. It gives me hope that maybe I'm on the road to recovery. Just hope I don't crash tomorrow. I'm a little scared about it.
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So glad you are having a good day. I know how it feels to be up one day then crash the next. I really hope today is a sign of good things to come.
thanks, I really hope it is a good thing. the bad days scare me. I am so afraid of the thoughts that I have. One day at a time and with support from family maybe there will be more good than bad. My fingers are crossed.
That is exactly how I feel. The bad days are so hard and scary it’s so easy to feel hopeless. I have to always tell myself that having a bad day doesn’t mean good days are not to come. I’m glad you have the support of your family. So do I and I’m so grateful for it. I’ve got my fingers crossed for you too.
That is wonderful, and if you need to reach out then by all means please do so... we are all in this together.
Well maybe if you take them every day you won't have a bad one? Or are you only meant to take them as and when? x
The same thing happened to me a few days ago....I had a really great day, then a rough day. I hope your next day goes good.
Fabulous! I'd recommend that you notice what your mind is doing... preparing for a bad day... this is how our anxious minds work. You've gotten through every bad day you've had so far, so if you have one tomorrow I expect you'll do just as well. Your 'good day' really does mean you're healing - you aren't broken. The healthy you is still alive and well. I loved hearing about it. Thank you.
Did you go for a walk as soon as you feel that anxious feeling go for a walk it might take your attack away. I know if I don’t exercise for one day I have anxiety the next day that’s unbearable. And I take anxiety meds three times a day every day
Glad to hear about your good day. Exercising has helped me a great deal. I also have started and im only 3 days into it but CBT therapy on my own which i've learned from this group helps as well. Someone shared with me about CBT cognitive diary which is a free app that i have started using as well as a website called brightside health. My doctors gave me lorazepam for short term use but it is strong medication. My obgyn mentioned zoloft as something to take on a regular basis. For now I'm taking B-complex, magnesium and lemon balm as natural ways to help. I also have cbd gummies. plus i know i have the lorazepam if it does get bad which helps me to not stress about it. Sending positive vibes your way with many good days ahead!
Purl1,
I have only read this one post from you. I’m sure you have posted more and I apologize for not having read any other background information.
The word “Ativan” jumped out at me, so figured I would take a look😊.
As I said, I don’t know anything other than this one post-And I hope I’m not being presumptuous. If so, my sincere apologies...
Just wanted you to know, as I’m sure you’ve been told, you are not alone. I suffer from depression, anxiety, and have had issues with substances. I am in the midst of sort of a taper myself.
SO...My rambling point is, IF you are going through trying to stop certain medications, I can definitely relate in every way.
Even though I know this only does so much good, if any – I want to repeat that you ARE NOT alone.
I'm not so much having a problem with being addicted to the ativan. It's that I don't want to become addicted to it so I try to only take .25 mg a day. I was taking 1.5 mg so I have come down quite a bit. the most I take in a day is .50mg . I read posts on here about coming down off of them and it just makes me nervous.
I think it’s great that you’re being proactive about it. Again, I was going on limited information – and that was my own choice as I could have looked at more of your posts but didn’t. You sound like you’re doing great w Ativan... you are participating and allowing it to be a part of your emotional and mental health, not depending upon it alone.👌🏼❤️
No you are not!!!