Posted by Dinah on January 20, 2006, at 17:33:37
In reply to Re: So why don't I feel any better, posted by fallsfall on January 20, 2006, at 16:55:38
I didn't have a drink after all. I used my husband as a great big lovey instead, and held him tight till I fell asleep.
But I'm working on a new theory that I'm going to try to test over the next few days. I'm thinking that when I separate totally from my emotions, and get really rational, I get way more anxiety. And that when I'm more in touch with my emotions, I may be more depressed, but I have less anxiety.
The Risperdal is causing me to be out of touch with my emotions, and while I need it, I think I need to find other ways to stay "grounded" with emotions, instead of flying off into rationality and the resultant anxiety.
So... Part of how I prepare for therapy is with music. When I quit thinking, and my brain just responds to the music, left to right ear, higher and lower notes, I am way more open to emotional experiences. My theory is that if I sleep with the same sort of music playing, and concentrate on it before falling asleep, I may not be as anxious overnight.
At any rate it's something to try.
poster:Dinah
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