More therapy

[Mskitty21]

Hey everyone 🙂 Been feeling better for a while. Panic seems to still break thru my medication (like tonight)… but I try to just sit with it and be curious about it.

I am starting some new therapy sessions this week trying to get a hold of why my Panic attacks came back again. It seems that some ppl feel like it’s a mental health disorder while others believe you can push your way thru it. I think I’m in the middle. Making ppl feel guilty for taking meds isn’t cool but I also feel like you can work on Panic and not be so afraid of it.

Anyways… even tho I’ve had this therapist for a realllllyyyy long time and she’s helped me thru a lot…. It’s time to tackle my abandonment issues, extremely low self esteem, and (sigh) daddy issues….. which dad issues is the root and the others grew from that. I’m feeling anxious cuz this is a big one. I think I’ve avoided it because it’s all buried pretty deep.

But I guess it’s time 😐

[Agora1]

Hi Mskitty21, unless we address the deep rooted issued, anxiety will break through

even medication. While on meds, it is always a good idea to include therapy while

bringing up the issues to the surface. It may be uncomfortable while you are working

through these issues but in the long run will pay off as your mind/body start to

accept the past.

Besides medication and therapy, we also need to find tools/methods that we can

use on a daily basis to ward off the symptoms as well as accepting them as not

harmful. When we worry, we tend to start a cycle of fear begets fear and go no where.

You've got the right idea in that the time has come for you to address the deeper issues.

No better time like the present. I wish you well. xx

[Mskitty21 in reply to Agora1]

It’s something that I’ve ignored way to long 🤷‍♀️ Mainly becuz… well… it sucks. And I had other things more pressing I suppose.

Thank you for your kind words 😊 I’m always pleases when I see that you’ve responded. Your words are full of wisdom and comfort.

[Agora1 in reply to Mskitty21]

Thank you Mskitty, I write from my own experiences as well as from my heart xx

[Thankfulforhelp22]

Best of luck with your journey. It sounds like you are being thoughtful and courageous!

[Gradients-of-Blue]

Are you looking to just quit therapy all together? If you feel ready to start leaning off your therapist, you can talk to them about making a plan. Take it from someone who just up and stopped therapy because I felt ready, it gets hard real quick even with meds. Make a plan to at least be able to go once a month to talk about progress and what not. So if something happens you can message them for an earlier appointment.

[Mskitty21 in reply to Gradients-of-Blue]

No… I’ve been using n the once a month plan and/or call plan for a really long time. And it’s been great up until recently. I started having panic attacks again around April and my therapist has been there for me almost weekly until about a month or so ago and I needed a break.

It’s just with that break I’ve realized with all the things we’ve talked about there’s a few really important things I wasn’t ready to dive into. But now with time to think… I know it’s time. It’s just that I haven’t spoken to her about these issues for a reason and it’s because it’s nasty stuff.

My appts today so 🤞🏻. Thanks for your imput and help!

[optimismrus]

I agree with everything Agora1 said. I'm glad you are doing the work. The process is hard sometimes and sad, too. Writing in a journal helped me a lot. Also, you can write letters to people you need to talk to. If your angry, let it all out in your letter - don't hold back... but DO NOT send the letter. 12 step groups helped me a lot. I attended Adult Children of Alcoholics and Co-Dependents Anonymous. It's been decades since I did the work you're doing now and therapy methods have changed. I apologize if my advice is out of date. Good luck with your journey, in time you will look back and see how much your life has changed. Remember, you are not your past! 🥰