I Can't Breathe, I Guess

[WhyWynonna]

At this very moment I have the worst cold I've had in maybe 2 years. I also have anxiety and depression. It's really hard to do breathing exercises for anxiety when I have a chest cold and I can't breathe well.

(I went to the doctor this morning for anxiety, depression, and the cold. I will soon be on the mend)

My primary care doctor is relatively new. The one I had my whole adult life moved out of state, so I had to get a new one. I've had a hard time talking to her about my feelings, so it took a while for me to even tell her my mental health was declining. But today I did.

Next week I start a new treatment plan that starts with finding me a therapist. I've never had a therapist before and the thought of talking to somebody about some of these anxieties is scary. Any advice for a therapy newbie would be great.

Hi. I'm not Wynonna, but I've been binge watching Wynonna Earp, so that's the name I picked. I'm 34, female, in a relationship I hope will be long term. He is very kind, which is new to me, so that's an adjustment. I live with my parents. We have 4 cats. I write a lot. It's my biggest outlet. That and video games. I'm currently replaying Alien: Isolation. My favorite show is Buffy the Vampire Slayer (I'm rewatching it while I'm sick in bed). I guess that's enough about me for now. I kind of wrote this backwards, but there you go.

[primrose81]

Hi there, I suffer from anxiety and depression too and it really colours my life when it shouldn’t because I am so lucky to have a wonderful husband who does just about every thing like shopping, cooking etc as I have very poor mobility. I think it is great that you opened up to your new doctor and that you will be seeing a therapist soon too, it all sounds really positive - good for you and hope you feel better soon x

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It really helps me to go to therapy. I go once a week. At first I felt weird to go but each session I got more comfortable. My therapist is a guy and I felt weird about that too but over time I can talk about whatever. He doesn't judge at all. I struggle with panic attacks and he's teaching me how to cope. I also take venlafaxine.Hope this helps! 😊