I cringe at these so called professionals who make such comments
. I have walked from many sessions from similar 'advice'!
Depression and guilt go hand in hand sadly. It's a female default to! Because we think that others expect ........ which they do, so we get drawn into the "I must do" rather than "I can't at the moment".
Stop worrying about taking 'valium'. It's a sure fire relaxant, used appropriately you won't become addicted. I used it for years, never had problems as I knew it worked. Yep. It makes one sleep, which is why it's often used as a pre-med prior to surgical intervention. It's also used to relax patients with severe back pain. Successfully.
At least you are getting out, when I was ill I couldn't leave my bed
. If the dog wanted to go into the garden I would crawl down stairs, let her out, lay on the floor until she came back then crawl back to bed.
. My brain wanted me to feel better now but drugs have to be given time to work. Add anxiety on top ........
I did find that making a list of chores each evening helped. Ticking off made me see what I had achieved, rather than what I hadn't managed to do. How much pressure do you get from those around you? Delegate?
I had the psychologist today and I asked her if she thinks I'll get better. Her reply was - yes, if you believe you will.
. She needs to get another job! For me anxiety begins in the gut, instantly causing me incredible symptoms. If my gut isn't involved I can take on the World! I found that eating little and often, to avoid that sudden hunger surge = anxiety spikes, really helped. I too thought that I would never be well, with a good GP, proper medication and a loving husband: still here. Get out of the thought pattern that
I know I am the only one who can get myself out of this.
If coping and recovering were that easy so called 'experts' would be out of a job! Be kind to you. Take time for yourself, let the 'valium' do it's job. Delegate!! Let us know how you get on.
