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[kooba]

Since regular GPs are no longer allowed to prescribe narcostic of any kind (here in Canada, thanks to the abuse and misuse.... really, thanks people), I finally got an appointment to see a psychiatrist.
After months and months, I got my appointment for mid July, still a long ways away though.

My anxiety has gotten worse as my dog as progressively gotten worse and the jobs future isn't looking too bright. My dog is my main concern as she's the only thing I seem to have in life in regards to something I really truly love and hold dear to my heart.


Not sure how I'm going to manage the next month or so, but I'm going to have to try... any suggestions?


So many people, so few doctors, the world is becoming more and more congested and we're all going crazy and others are getting sick.

This is not good.

But I am proud to say I think I had my first official panic attack a week ago today and I managed to control it by laying down on the couch, turning on my PS3, playing poker on SONY's SIM world, breathing, closing my eyes and just really focusing on calming down.
(left leg felt numb, upper back felt tingly, gasping for hair a bit....along with the fact that I have reflux disease, things weren't looking so well for me that day).


I miss the 90s. Things were so much more simple back then.

Edited by kooba, 02 June 2012 - 06:17 AM.

[Meirionne]

Hi Kooba,

I'm glad you got an appointment, even though it is a long wait, which I can see is a problem.

The advice I would give is to keep posting here so we can support you while you are waiting, and read on our forums to try and find helpful advice. I think you did exactly the right thing to get through your panic attack. It is great that you managed to deal with it even though it must have been grim.

Perhaps you could do some research into mindfulness ( which I found a very good way to help control anxiety) and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). I have found both of these very effective and I had not heard of them before I found this site. But there are a lot of other methods as well, that you might find work more effectively for you.

I look forward to hearing more from you.
Take care,
meirionne

[kooba]

Meirionne I'll definitely look into what you suggested.
I've recently started volunteering at a retirement home and it's certainly helped a LOT and to be quite honest, I really enjoy it a lot.
The old ladies (and a few gents) are fantastic to be around, they're very appreciative and have some incredible wisdom.
I only wish I had done this years ago.

[Meirionne]

That is great news. I am very glad you are enjoying volunteering at the retirement home. I used to work in one for a while and I would recommend it to anyone. I agree with you completely that you lean so much and it is a very positive thing to do.

It is good to hear you sounding so positive. I think that helping others is one of the best ways to feel better.

Take care,
Meirionne

[msmanic]

Sorry to hear about your beloved dog, Kooba. :( That is really hard. I know how you must feel. We are so close to our dogs. I have two now but I lost one years ago and I was going through a divorce from a particularly nasty (ex) hubby at the time. So I know how that can make you feel. It's great that you volunteer though! I've been going through a very heavy depression myself and haven't been able to bring myself to volunteer, so kudos to you. It's helpful to others and it's helpful to yourself. That will probably really help you on your path to recovery. :) Hope you're having a better day today.