Posted by Kath on July 10, 2000, at 16:39:54
In reply to ryan_s redemption, posted by ryan_s on July 10, 2000, at 16:19:03
Hi ryan_s - So good to hear from you again. I take Celexa 20 mg for depression. I didn't even know I was depressed but now after 6 weeks, I realize that I was anxious all the time!!! Celexa is an SSRI, so wouldn't work for you, but I wonder if you're having any councelling as well? The doc who suggested Celexa is doing councelling with me & he suggested that I keep a "feelings diary"...I bought a small day-book & 3 times a day I jot down the main feeling & a little about it, for example: "July 10 - 5:30-ish - anxiety - husband will be home in a half-hour or so & I feel a bit of shame & guilt because I've been on the internet for a long time & am concerned supper won't be ready."
Then if any jump out at me or seem to be recurrent, I put a star ** beside them. When I go to my appointment, I read out ones that seem important, & the doc talks about it, helping me realize why I feel like that, and if I'm distorting things - what has happened in my past that's fostered those feelings etc. I also have low self-esteem & working with this feelings diary is REALLY helping me.Best of luck.
Kath
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