Day 23 and not feeling too bad this morning. Feeling a bit ‘speedy’ which will become shaky if I don’t eat soon. I have a therapist appointment this morning and for the first time I don’t have someone to take me. I can take an Uber, but I’m scared. I’ve used Uber many times, I’m not scared of that. I’m scared of the potential anxiety.... it kicks up just thinking about it.
Which should I be doing? Push myself to do things that I know will trigger anxiety and potentially pit me out the rest of the day..... and having to take anti-anxiety meds and feeling drugged?
Or am I supposed to be letting my body recover and not push?
I don’t know who is around this morning, but I appreciate any input.
Personally I found that knowing my triggers and training myself to know thier coming and overcome them was better than hiding from them. In the longterm you will overcome your anxiety and the first step for me was getting use to them and learning the triggers and I'm not sure how to explain it but by knowing my triggers and learning to ride out the actual anxiety which by then I realised wasn't actually going to kill me I soon found I had some control and although I still get the anxiety I find I can pretty much ride it out.
Moral of the story is facing your fear will ultimately help you win the battle.
Hi Tracey, depends how you feel. I'm always tempted to put things off but always feel better once its over with. I know its hard. Take it easy and see how it goes. I'm 6 weeks today and had a rough few days hoping for better days ahead.