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