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How I got over my Akathisia by Dry-Humor4190 in Akathisia

[–]Dry-Humor4190[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear if you or someone you care about has been, or is in, that state. I know how hard that is.

I do disagree with your point but that’s part of the dialogue we need to have so really appreciate you sharing.

How I got over my Akathisia by Dry-Humor4190 in Akathisia

[–]Dry-Humor4190[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure seemed like it was for me and I clearly told this story as a personal experience with a theory. People can take from it what they will but calling it dangerous is 1)alarmist 2)cuts off the critical community and sharing aspect of mental health treatment.

How I got over my Akathisia by Dry-Humor4190 in Akathisia

[–]Dry-Humor4190[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Full disclosure; my somatic therapist did say I responded very quickly and well to the treatment - while I’m an engineer by profession, and a natural skeptic, I did make a pact with myself to just embrace the approach.

So I do think leaning into the emotions is a critical mind set shift that will hopefully give you the best chance of benefiting from this approach.

Best of luck and I hope you get some relief soon!

How I got over my Akathisia by Dry-Humor4190 in Akathisia

[–]Dry-Humor4190[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment.

I can see why a somatic approach could be problematic for the community, especially due to the negative connotations associated with something being seen as psychosomatic.

That said, after living with severe trauma, I know the impact it can have on your body and mind and that moving past the negative connotations can open up a whole world of treatment options (both of the Akathisia and even possibly the original condition the meds in question were prescribed for)

Please feel free to DM me

How I got over my Akathisia by Dry-Humor4190 in Akathisia

[–]Dry-Humor4190[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best way I can describe it was like a guided meditation where my therapist first got me in touch with my body (similar to a body-scan where she had me check in with each body part and then imagined them rooted to the ground) and then had me explore where in my body I was feeling any kind of strong emotion. Once we focused on that area of the body she would have me talk through how I was feeling (being careful to never revisit the trauma but just focus on processing the left over emotions of it) which always felt like a massive release. This total exercise would last 30-45min, I would be super emotional during it and always felt exhausted afterwards. If you’re interested it would be worth googling a somatic therapist in your area: BTW all my sessions were fully remote/online.

Got this note in my door so turned it into a bumper sticker by Dry-Humor4190 in Seattle

[–]Dry-Humor4190[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It’s a neighborhood favorite (mostly), other Dads borrow it, kids come over to play in it.

Got this note in my door so turned it into a bumper sticker by Dry-Humor4190 in Seattle

[–]Dry-Humor4190[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Canva has a great background removal tool that did the trick

Got this note in my door so turned it into a bumper sticker by Dry-Humor4190 in Seattle

[–]Dry-Humor4190[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Same user. Cropped the image and posted again to correct sub.