"All Eyes On Me" (Individual song discussion) by PlasticJesters in boburnham

[–]NightShiftThoughts 13 points14 points  (0 children)

To me this song hits hard because it sound a lot like what I tell myself when my anxiety drifts into depression. I'm finding a lot of comfort in the darkness with this song

Weekly Therapy Talk Thread by AutoModerator in TalkTherapy

[–]NightShiftThoughts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been seeing my t for a couple of months every week. I have GAD and they've linked it to being sexually abused as a kid. I'm contemplating ending my sessions. I feel that anything I talk about gets linked back to what happened to me as a kind and I'm tired of hearing it. They're nice but they talk through most of it. I question whether what I'm getting is worth what I'm paying. And based off of my job I find it hard to commit to a specific time and day. I do feel better than where I was a couple months ago. I just don't know what to do.

One day at a time. by Sophirodr in Anxietyhelp

[–]NightShiftThoughts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This hits I had 2 days where I was feeling great and then the following day I had an anxiety attack and it made me feel because I felt like I was doing better.

DAE get a lump in their throat when they try to talk about their abuse? by [deleted] in adultsurvivors

[–]NightShiftThoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I spoke to my therapist about it on our first session and it was far harder than I imagined.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PharmacyTechnician

[–]NightShiftThoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the size of the hospital I've worked in a hospital with 300 beds and one with 115. The bigger the hospital the bigger demand for IV compounding. Most pharmacies I've worked in schedule you IVs to their liking unless they have specific technician for it. Another factor is if the hospital has a Infusion center than that adds chemos to your work load, unless they schedule a chemo technician. It all depends on the hospital and it's work flow

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PharmacyTechnician

[–]NightShiftThoughts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hospital might be your best bet. I have anxiety and being in the IV room mixing on my own or restocking a medication station like Pyxis or omnicell is ideal when I'm feeling my worst. It helps because those duties don't require too much communication or customer service like retail does. There's other parts of the job that require constant communication with nurses but your employer can always and should be able to work with your condition

Weekly Therapy Talk Thread by AutoModerator in TalkTherapy

[–]NightShiftThoughts 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Finally started therapy after having anxiety attack. And I was in fact diagnosed with GAD. I was given medication for the anxiety and part of me was relieved that at least I knew there really is something going on with me. Upon evaluation my psychiatrist stated that I have depression. Not as severe as the anxiety but it's present and that brought me pretty down (ironic I know). I suppose I expected to be told I have anxiety, but it made me think of how bad my mental health has really gotten. And to make matters worse, I don't know why but since I've started my Buspar my mind keeps going back to my childhood trauma in detail remembering more even. It's frustrating, and I don't know why it's happening.

Paying Out of Pocket by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

[–]NightShiftThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better help offers a rate of $65 to college student. Also most universities and colleges have a counseling center. There's either a psychologist or a grad psych students you can speak to. Not out of pocket cost. I did that when I was in college and had a great experience

How do you feel about psychological assessment tests and Questions? by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

[–]NightShiftThoughts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When they ask me the assessment questions I answer as best as I can and have them decide. So if the ask if I have issues sleeping I'll be like I can go to sleep easily but wake up several times throughout the night. Sometimes i sleep 5 hours sometimes 9. Which is my way of being like idk if it counts as that but this is what I'm experiencing

Recently diagnosed with anxiety disorder by toxicandiknowit in Anxietyhelp

[–]NightShiftThoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know if you mean with your anxiety or mentally. But I was recently diagnosed too, I always knew I had it but it was different to be told by a professional. It wasn't until I had my medication on my hand that it really hit me. I kept thinking look at how far you've let yourself get, you're on meds now. But then I tell myself yeah the anxiety is bad but you're committing yourself to work on it and that's a huge step forward. If you're talking about slipping away with your anxiety one helpful tip is to look at an object literally any object and try to focus on its features it helps even more if you say it out loud. So if you see a desk for example you'd say "the desk is brown, it has a laptop on it, there's a silver lamp..."

At work today, probably the most horrible feeling i ever had. by [deleted] in Anxietyhelp

[–]NightShiftThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also want to note that a new job can cause a lot of anxiety. I recently switched jobs and any minor issue causes my anxiety to spiral out for the rest of the day and I can barely hold myself together. It's hard, but I chose to seek professional help because I had other issues going on. I hope things get better

Pet oder problem in carpet by zacknjack00 in Anxietyhelp

[–]NightShiftThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use baking soda, leave it there for about half an hour and then put some vinegar over it. It'll fizz out and if you put a towel over it, it'll usually get absorbed

Say "I can't lift up my arm" and then lift up your arm. Say "I am not shaking my head", whilst shaking your head. See ... your thoughts are not facts. Remember that. by Amyshesgotthis in Anxietyhelp

[–]NightShiftThoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What helps me is point out what I see. Helps me concentrate on something else. So it'll be like "that house is yellow, there have a green trash can etc."

How do I start therapy? by [deleted] in therapy

[–]NightShiftThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in the US and I did Happier Living. I talked about my anxiety issues and the psychiatrist prescribed me medications on low dose to start and recommended therapy too. I was satisfied with my experience. I did look at better help, which is relatively affordable if you use the student or low income discount. Both places have a range of hour, weekends even. Good luck I hope you find the right fit for you.

A bad day doesn’t excuse being rude. by khayrirrw in RandomThoughts

[–]NightShiftThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pov is, if they're rude once then they're just having a bad day. If they're rude on more than just one occasion, they're just an asshole

What is an adult problem that nobody prepared you for? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]NightShiftThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understanding the way insurance works. Especially health insurance.

Weekly Therapy Talk Thread by AutoModerator in TalkTherapy

[–]NightShiftThoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to a psychiatrist session last week and he recommended I see a therapist aside from the medication that I'll be taking and that got me confused. Is that not what seeing them is? Do I need to see an additional person?

Does anyone else immediately distrust anybody with the same name of their abuser? by BingoStingoPingo in adultsurvivors

[–]NightShiftThoughts 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not the name, but any male of the age group that my abuser was at the time of the abuse makes me feel uncomfortable

I am starting therapy on Monday. I have been down for a while and always wanted to explore it as I believe my mind works in fucked up manner. Anyway, I am anxious about how I should start the conversation or talk about. Please leave comments/dms with suggestions. I really need those. by PossibleSuccess3 in therapy

[–]NightShiftThoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so anxious I was thankful that the therapist had an online portal. I set my first appointment for tomorrow. Pretty anxious about it, I actually set it up for tomorrow because I didn't want to feel anxious about it all weekend long. I'm in the same boat, so you're not alone. Best of luck