Posted by Dinah on January 27, 2004, at 12:31:40
In reply to Re: It does occur to me though » Dinah, posted by DaisyM on January 27, 2004, at 10:33:38
Thanks Daisy, and you're right. My therapist did his usual magic yesterday and the obsessive thoughts were less intense this morning, and largely gone as the day went on. I guess an hour of my bludgeoning ahead with my irrational logic and his patient countering of it with more rational thoughts lessened the hold of the obsessive thoughts.
Stress is way up at work, and at home to some extent. And Friday morning my innocent looking macaroni and cheese interacted very badly with my glucophage, so I was sick as a dog. All that probably had an effect on the downturn. But I have an appointment with my internist tomorrow, and I think my sugars are ok. And I walked up five flights and down eight flights of steps today (thank you vomit phobia - someone on the elevator didn't look well). I was amazingly un-winded for someone who doesn't exercise. :)
I just need a few good days where I accomplish more at work than I get loaded with. Because the thoughts were definitely about escaping from what seems like an impossible situation.
And I'm trying to take care of myself. That's the main reason I want to drop the EMDR for now. Since it didn't do anything, and since I can only afford two hours of therapy a week (and that only barely) I think I'd rather have the second session with my own therapist.
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