First I would like to say that I have finally commented back on my blog to all those who left me a comment. I always appreciate the support.
Now here are the things that have happened since my last entry...
I have stopped crying so much since I quit my job. I didn't realize how much stress it was putting on me. Not to say I don't want to find another job but right now is not the best time because my Psychiatrist is going to start weaning me off of Abilify because of the weight gain side effects plus it just isn't the safest class of medicine. The category of Anti psychotics. Blah. But the Abilify has helped me through some very rough times.
My uterine biopsy is scheduled for 4 weeks from today. If it is cancerous I am going to opt for a hysterectomy. eah...that is all I feel like saying about that right now.
I had my first psychotherapy appointment last week and I am going again next week. My goal is to manage my PTSD and develop some better coping skills for my crying and anxiety. The therapist was very warm and patient. I think that therapy is going to really help. She diagnosed me as an agoraphobic which at first I thought was silly but then I was going to a friends house for the first time for a girls night. As soon as I walked into her home I started to sweat and shake as I fought back tears. My best bud was there and she rushed me into a private setting and grabbed us both a beer to sip on till I calmed down. So, I get why I am diagnosed with it but it isn't as severe as some others because I eventually got comfortable but no enough to sleep. I ended up leaving in the middle of the night.
I hope everyone out there is doing alright. Sorry I haven't been updating very often but sometimes I run out of things to say.
Glad you are in therapy. I start Monday!
ReplyDeletei started therapy when i was diagnosed with bipolar disorder a month ago. it has been a huge help to have someone who doesn't know you give you honest advice <3
ReplyDeleteThinking of you
ReplyDeleteI am so stinkin' proud of you for
ReplyDelete#1: Identifying part of what's been affecting your current down-swing (your previous job);
#2: Doing something about it (Quitting the job, finding a therapist to work with);
#3: Recognizing the positive results (less crying, accepting & trying to understand your recent co-diagnosis).
I know that those changes can feel insignificant, but they aren't. They are steps on the road to feeling better. I'm so proud of you!
GBs Mom: Thank you, and I hope you benefit from your therapy as well!
ReplyDeleteB.B.: That is comforting news. I hope it helps with my anxiety.
Lil: xoxo...thank u darling.
Wendy: You brought a huge smile to my face and I really needed that today. Thank you!
Checking in on you. How's this week going?
ReplyDeleteWendy: Things are good...I go to the doctor on Monday to go over labs and I still have 2 weeks before my biopsy. I missed my last therapy appointment because I wrote it down wrong in my day planner but oh well. I see my therapist this week. Thank you for checking in with me...that is so sweet of you.
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