Started Therapy.

[JolliX]

I began therapy yesterday for personal issues (depression, anxiety, insecurity). My first "homework assignment" is to recognize when I'm feeling anxious, acknowledge that, and let it pass without ruminating on why, how, for how long, etc. (i.e. don't obsessively think about it).

 

Sugestions, articles, anything how to work on this? It's very difficult not to think about the anxiety.

[mr.goodguy]

I began therapy yesterday for personal issues (depression, anxiety, insecurity). My first "homework assignment" is to recognize when I'm feeling anxious, acknowledge that, and let it pass without ruminating on why, how, for how long, etc. (i.e. don't obsessively think about it).

 

Sugestions, articles, anything how to work on this? It's very difficult not to think about the anxiety.

 

Hey Jollix. I've suffered for a long time with depression, anxiety and insecurities. Especially worse in the winter without the sun. I don't really have many friend let alone good friends, which only added to my depression, anxiety and insecurity.

 

However I think the three key pillars to a healthy and happy life are to sleep, exercise and diet! Recently I've changed my diet and taken some key supplements after researching what they do and how they balance out hormones. As a guy I didn't think I had hormone issues, the more I looked into it, I, and probably most people on this site, have a hormone imbalance of some kind which causes the three symptoms listed above. There is a great book called The Hormone Balance by Dr. Natasha Turner you should check out. I believe that by getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals you will beat your depression, anxiety and insecurity. I'm a living example. I have more healthy energy and drive than I've ever had and feel great!

 

Anyways just a little bit of info I hope helps you out.

[DonJuanInc]

I've found a bring it on mentality approach helps. When you sit wondering how long until it passes, it's all you think about. Accept it as though it may last forever and function normally as though it will.

 

I know it's hard to do, but it's what worked for me. I've had those moments where I feel like everyone must be staring at me and I might pass out. In my case being anxious about the possibility of being anxious is what caused me to be anxious, so I figured I'd stop caring about anxiety. I was worried about being embarrassed, looking like an idiot, or not being able to do everyday things properly.

 

So I went to malls, crowded places, approached strangers, women, etc. and just shattered it. I learned to function so well while in a state of mild anxiety that I was no longer anxious about the chance of experiencing an attack in the middle of some public place.

 

This in addition to counseling and introspection got rid of it for the most part.

 

Cheers

[JolliX]

I've been trying to stay positive about things, say to myself eventually the anxiety will pass, my issues will improve and one day not affect met, etc. Though I feel that the time in between my therapy sessions might be too long. For a couple days after my initial therapy session (and I noticed this in the past with counselors too), I feel OK about things, and fairly positive that it'll all work out. Then after 3-4 days, I start losing that frame of mind and everything starts to crush me. Should I ask if two therapy sessions a week is possible (at least for the first few weeks)?