scrappy Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I'm getting lost in old thought patterns. I almost had to leave work in the middle of the day this week because I got triggered so bad I was having a panic attack in my office. I'm starting to feel worthless and horrible and I don't know what to do with myself. I'm not having good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 So sorry you're struggling. When you are feeling triggered, does anything help ground you? Perhaps taking a few deep breaths and getting some space from your emotions might be helpful? I understand that can be challenging.I think it's important to be aware of self-talk. When you start having negative feelings, are you able to soothe the parts of you that hurt? Thinking of you Scrappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victimorthecrime Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Scrappy, I can totally relate. Your expression "getting lost in old thought patterns" really struck home w me. When it happens to me at work or someplace where I cannot take time to meditate I just deliberately think some positive thoughts like "I am a good person & good things are happening to me. I am confident. & capable". Even if I don't believe it at the time lol it still helps. I don't know why. Good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappy Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I've been trying to distract myself, but it isn't working. might be making some bad choices soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finding my way Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Are you able to see your therapist, scrappy? It is ok to reach for some help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victimorthecrime Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 If you have health insurance call your insurance company. Many have Behavioral Health Dept and you could talk to a social worker or nurse for free & they can counsel you and refer you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappy Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I'm not going to my therapist. there's no point. Everyone says it like it must be the only thing I can do, so then there's nothing I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallstar Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 I agree , I think people put way too much stock into therapists. You just have to get through it and you will. I don't know how but one day you'll wake up and you'll realize you're through it and you'll be like how did that happen? Unfortunately thiugh it never lasts. I think life is a series of just getting through it on repeat. Of course there's people who don't have to live that way and they don't realize how good they have it. You don't know what you got til it's gone. I'd give anything to live life without this whole game, it's like I don't want to play anymore but there's no letting up. But maybe one day, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victimorthecrime Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 I had one really good experience w a therapist & one blah one. I think the problem is that ANYONE can hang out a shingle & call themselves a therapist. Scrappy, only you can decide what is best for you. I struggle like hell myself in this world so I can relate to some degree & do wish you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finding my way Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 When a person is depressed what has to change is how you relate to yourself. That can seem so impossible. We get so very stuck. I have been through many therapists, and none of it was easy for me. You don't have to see a therapist scrappy. I hope you can allow yourself something though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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