Day one

[SurvivorF]

Starting therapy today. Trying to accomplish cleaning and organizing while waiting for appointment to happen, but emotions are so high along with stress that I just want to lay in bed and cry.. kinda stuck in a panic cycle because of this..

[Stormydays]

Hi Survivor F,Congratulations on starting your healing journey.

I suffer from severe anxiety & I joined this forum today to get support & share with others.

I've also been stuck in panic cycle whilst I try to make healthy lifestyle changes. I struggle with worrying & overthinking. It makes each day very difficult.

[SurvivorF in reply to Stormydays]

I know the struggle of overthinking all too well, it's ruined days for me I wish I didn't but I don't know exactly how to stop it either. And those that don't deal with panic attacks or overthinking don't understand, I do appreciate this site of support very much I hope you find the community as helpful as I do

[Stormydays in reply to SurvivorF]

Yeah overthinking is a huge hurdle to overcoming anxiety. Over the past few years, CBT helped me develop some coping techniques which are sonewhat helpful in certain situations.

I'm relieved to have joined this community & to see that I'm not alone in my struggle with anxiety.

[SurvivorF in reply to Stormydays]

You are far from alone battling anxiety, it may sound cliché but you have definitely found your people here, we get it. And we're here to help.

[Stormydays in reply to SurvivorF]

Thank you <3

[SurvivorF in reply to Stormydays]

Never a problem

[LoveforAll41]

Hi Survivor! Congratulations on starting therapy! Is this your first time around? I know it always helps me, even if I don't think the therapist is awesome. Of course this will cause some anxiety, because it is a new person, or a new time to talk about this, and because you care and want it to go well. That is great that you care. It is also an exciting time! I am sorry that you are stressed out, I like exercise or music or both or a cold shower for when I am really hyped up. I hope that it goes well and that you are strengthened on your journey to peace.

[SurvivorF]

I've been in counseling before but not therapy and music can help but I need to work on my Playlist so it's more upbeat and more my own and less memory based, thank you for the words of encouragement fingers crossed I like the therapist, I know it made it easier to talk to my counselor when I like who I was talking to

[Hidden]

I understand. I go through this every appointment I have.

You're taking an amazing and brave step though so, remind yourself of that and, give yourself some grace.

Just take a deep breath and release it very slow through your mouth. You'll be ok.

[SurvivorF in reply to Hidden]

It went well, I've got some homework to do over the next week to discuss with her at the next session since I've gotta keep myself accountable and do the work.

[Hidden in reply to SurvivorF]

Keeping yourself accountable is paramount. Good for you!

[SurvivorF in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your support in this new journey of mine, it's very appreciated

[OtOFrance]

Hello @SurvivorF I hope you are fine today,

Why not try to use this stress and that tension in their best way ? Transform what makes things seem impossible in to something that makes them twice possible ?

You have the power to stress and worry, so do you about doing the things !

Hope I could help a bit !

Much love from France

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[Andreapuglia]

Wishing you luck and peace. Tidy one thing a day eg. Your desk, next day bookcase ecc. If you tidy "only" 5% of a room it is 5 times better than 0%. Take care

[SurvivorF in reply to Andreapuglia]

I've set myself goals for each day, like today the focus was dishes and litter boxes along with getting time outside and just enjoying the fresh air and I've managed to make all of those goals today so tomorrow new goals will be set and I'll see if I reach them all then.

[gajh in reply to SurvivorF]

Well done. Celebrate your success today. Best wishes for tomorrow. You can do it.

[SurvivorF in reply to gajh]

The support in this is so appreciated thank you

[gajh in reply to SurvivorF]

You are welcome. How are you feeling today?

[SurvivorF in reply to gajh]

A bit tired but I was pretty productive yesterday and today in getting things done and still taking time to do the daily journal it feels like an earned tired

[gajh in reply to SurvivorF]

That is wonderful that you were pretty productive yesterday and today. How long have you been doing a daily journal? It sounds like you are on the right track. I am really happy for you. Keep me posted.

[SurvivorF in reply to gajh]

A couple of years but after an bad spell of depression I stopped for a bit thankful that I'm picking it back up though cause it does help

[gajh in reply to SurvivorF]

I am glad that you have picked it back up. I am glad that you are doing something that you know helps you.

[SurvivorF in reply to gajh]

I am too, thank you