Posted by DaisyM on December 19, 2003, at 23:54:29
In reply to Re: I'm angry just thinking about YOU!, posted by Speaker on December 19, 2003, at 20:25:21
>>Fortunately, you have sought counsel...I didn't go for any help until a year after my husbands death. I hope you will be able to enjoy some of your weekend no matter what you decide to do. Remember- take care of you!
<<My youngest starting having anxiety attacks last year and we took him to a wonderful guy who works with kids. About 5 months into it we (the 3 of us) were playing a game and my son's Therapist pulled a card that was "How do you handle your stress?" Now, instead of clueing in that I was suppose to model for my son, I made a smart comment about working too much to avoid home. From that point on, My son's Therapist ask me everytime how I was taking care of myself. He convinced me that I was on overload and needed some support "just for me." Especially since I don't have a clue how to take care of myself -- I work. That is my distraction.
Seven months into Therapy and I still am not very good at it. I know what you mean about explaining to other people though...sometimes I just don't want them to ask, it is too hard. Unfortunately my Husband is on steroids that make him...ummm...grumpy? He gets pretty self-centered and puts what energy he has into working when he can and our kids. Which is fine. It just gets hard sometimes.
Sooo...we are struggling tonight to keep the blood sugars under 300 and the breathing above 400. I should join the circus as a balancing act.
My oldest is home from college and it is nice to have my whole brood together. Ask me about this again in 3 days! :)
poster:DaisyM
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