trying to push through!

[Daisy425]

I have been struggling with my anxiety recently. It is higher than usual and I’m having a difficult time pulling myself out of it. I talked to my therapist and she did tell me that there are outpatient day programs I could attend, but that would require me to take a leave of absence from work and pause my life. I love my job and it is such a great distraction from my anxiety. Ultimately it is my choice if I want to do a program like that. But my irrational anxiety brain is saying to me that if I don’t pause my life and go to this program I won’t get better, which I know isn’t true. I am working really hard on reframing my thoughts and looking at the positives in situations. It’s just hard because that thought is in the back of my mind.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

Are there no other options offered by your therapist? Do they have programs to accommodate working people?

[Daisy425 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

I’m currently only seeing my therapist every other week so now we are increasing it to every week. I just don’t want to give up my job. It brings me joy and helps with the anxiety.

[punkster]

Hello. I also love my job and it distracts me from my anxiety. If I were in your situation I think I would give it a little time. I find that my anxiety comes and goes, and if I just wait a day or two things calm down. Of course, if your anxiety becomes debilitating then maybe you should consider your options.

[Daisy425 in reply to punkster]

hi! It’s been coming and going in waves. This lasted about a week but even though I was struggling I was still able to go to work and function. I just can’t picture taking time away from that. I feel like it would make things worse

[HisDaughter]

I am very sorry! Something that I know is very helpful is walking outside regularly. Believe it or not, that can help you as much as your day treatment program! Maybe you can make a decision about what to do when you are walking outside. I hope that God helps you make the best decisions and that He gives you relief and joy.