Situational anxiety

[Horselover54]

Hello everyone. I’m diagnosed with anxiety, depression, & PTSD. Last year I was hospitalized for 10 days after having a nervous breakdown. Tomorrow I’m going to a horse show for the first time since my hospitalization. Horse shows are a HUGE anxiety trigger for me. I love them, but I spend at least the first part of the day in misery from the anxiety. I have had a few really bad experiences over the years & I don’t seem to be able to get past it. I plan to meditate on the way there. Does anyone have any other tips for quelling the anxiety? I take Effexor & I do have Ativan, although even .5mg knocks me out for an entire day. I don’t want to be falling asleep on my horse! I was thinking of trying .25 before I go to bed.

[Dolphin14]

Lower the dose of the med for sure.

I believe in the power of meditation.

I hope you can enjoy yourself.

[Horselover54]

I will try this. Thanks for the tip