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Anxiety and/or depression discussion.

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    #5552
    carzony
    Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭carzony


    going for my first meeting with councellor on Monday.. can anyone tell me what might happen?


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    #5553
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    carzony wrote: »
    going for my first meeting with councellor on Monday.. can anyone tell me what might happen?

    Will probably just gather together your details and a rough sketch of the issues. It shouldn't be anything too heavy C


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    #5554
    mg1982
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭mg1982


    carzony wrote: »
    going for my first meeting with councellor on Monday.. can anyone tell me what might happen?

    Its just basically an introduction and then you might tell him/her a rough idea of whats being going with you. It wont be anything too deep in the first session.


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    #5555
    greenfrogs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭greenfrogs


    carzony wrote: »
    going for my first meeting with councellor on Monday.. can anyone tell me what might happen?

    They will probably ask you questions about your background and history. Also maybe they will ask you what are you hoping to achieve from therapy and what areas may need attention.


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    #5556
    carzony
    Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭carzony


    it says on the form the first session will be 90 minutes which seems quite long...


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    #5557
    greenfrogs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭greenfrogs


    carzony wrote: »
    it says on the form the first session will be 90 minutes which seems quite long...

    Yah that is quite long but I usually find time goes very fast in counselling. Especially at the start when you will have loads to say. Don't worry. They are there to help you. There will be no trick questions. Also I think you are with the mental health services. These services are very thorough. They might assess which therapy might suit you best, which therapist might suit you best etc.


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    #5558
    scrimshanker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 738 ✭✭✭scrimshanker


    Don't make any firm plans for after the session on Monday, Carzony. You might come out with lots of energy left or you might be very drained. Or you might be wired to the moon with anxiety (as I was). In my first session we just talked about why I was there, and explored some background stuff. Also went through some techniques to reduce anxiety.

    Make sure you're kind to yourself after it. You're taking a big step in helping yourself. Plan some little treat for yourself.


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    #5559
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,576 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Hi guys, im not sure if you are aware of this but May is mental health awareness month - www.greenribbon.ie

    Sp pick up a green ribbon and show your support.


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    #5560
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    What a day! So glad the weekend is here!


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    #5561
    Joya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,365 ✭✭✭Joya


    yes hugo, absolutely right ... whatta week id say...


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    #5562
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    Joya wrote: »
    yes hugo, absolutely right ... whatta week id say...

    Am kinda dreading Monday already! :o


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    #5563
    mg1982
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭mg1982


    Hugo Stiglitz wrote: »
    Am kinda dreading Monday already! :o

    Was it a stressful one Hugo.


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    #5564
    Joya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,365 ✭✭✭Joya


    yea me too, have a big project to submit on sunday..
    btw my ex husband called me last night...


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    #5565
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    mg1982 wrote: »
    Was it a stressful one Hugo.

    It was but it wasn't exceptionally so. I need to toughen up a bit I think! lol
    Joya wrote: »
    yea me too, have a big project to submit on sunday..
    btw my ex husband called me last night...

    I'm sure you'll ace the project Joya. You always do! :)

    How does the call from the ex make you feel?


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    #5566
    want to disappear
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭want to disappear


    Feeling very down at the moment .


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    #5567
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    want to disappear wrote: »
    Feeling very down at the moment .

    What's on your mind there friend?


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    #5568
    Joya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,365 ✭✭✭Joya


    Hugo Stiglitz wrote: »
    I'm sure you'll ace the project Joya. You always do! :)

    How does the call from the ex make you feel?
    i mean he is ok but he is ex.. and as such reminds me of all ex - es in a way.. and unpresence of the present one(s)
    if you know what i mean.
    and cause my week was already upset it didnt sink well...


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    #5569
    want to disappear
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭want to disappear


    Had a rough day. Work is very stressful at the moment. Looking for a new job but there's not a lot out there. I'm just feeling a bit bleuhh. Everything and anything seems to be hitting me. Hope everyone is doing a bit better.


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    #5570
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    Joya wrote: »
    i mean he is ok but he is ex.. and as such reminds me of all ex - es in a way.. and unpresence of the present one(s)
    if you know what i mean.
    and cause my week was already upset it didnt sink well...

    I get you yeah. Sometimes you can really do without anything else coming along.
    want to disappear wrote: »
    Had a rough day. Work is very stressful at the moment. Looking for a new job but there's not a lot out there. I'm just feeling a bit bleuhh. Everything and anything seems to be hitting me. Hope everyone is doing a bit better.

    Sorry to hear you're feeling like that.

    The job search can be tough at times. A lack of a job does not reflect badly on you or your character though. I hope something comes your way there soon.


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    #5571
    mg1982
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭mg1982


    want to disappear wrote: »
    Had a rough day. Work is very stressful at the moment. Looking for a new job but there's not a lot out there. I'm just feeling a bit bleuhh. Everything and anything seems to be hitting me. Hope everyone is doing a bit better.

    Things seem to go like that sometimes. When it rains it pours as the saying goes. If your job is getting to you it may be time for a change.


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    #5572
    lukesmom
    Registered Users Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    Hope you don't mind me popping in to say hello. Not been well at all the past few days. Bloody anxiety rearing its head again. Trying to stay calm and positive and practise mindfulness. It's so hard to cope with and I'm mentally exhausted. But tomorrow is another day so maybe just maybe it will see an improvement.


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    #5573
    scrimshanker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 738 ✭✭✭scrimshanker


    Tonight I need to sleep without the tablets but I'm wired. Oh boy!


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    #5574
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    lukesmom wrote: »
    Hope you don't mind me popping in to say hello. Not been well at all the past few days. Bloody anxiety rearing its head again. Trying to stay calm and positive and practise mindfulness. It's so hard to cope with and I'm mentally exhausted. But tomorrow is another day so maybe just maybe it will see an improvement.
    scrimshanker wrote: »
    Tonight I need to sleep without the tablets but I'm wired. Oh boy!

    I hope you both get some well deserved rest tonight.


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    #5575
    Joya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,365 ✭✭✭Joya


    i cannot stand this anymore.. absolute disaster...... and pills do not help..


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    #5576
    Civil Servant13
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Civil Servant13


    Just to say I suffere with OCD and BDD (body images) I'm a relatively young lass but found CBT soooooo helpful. Recommence CBT for OCD and BDD. It's expensive but worth it. All the best to friends here


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    #5577
    Tell me how
    Registered Users Posts: 21,657 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    Joya wrote: »
    i cannot stand this anymore.. absolute disaster...... and pills do not help..

    It can feel like that sometimes. Have you been on them long enough to give them time to work in to your system. Can take up to a few weeks for some types.


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    #5578
    Joya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,365 ✭✭✭Joya


    Tell me how wrote: »
    It can feel like that sometimes. Have you been on them long enough to give them time to work in to your system. Can take up to a few weeks for some types.
    yes i guess year and a half is long enough. most of the time they are helping but this last week was particularly tough and i even wake up feelin extremely down... worst thing is i cannot find a solution or some thoughts or whatever to help me go out of this ... like feelin locked in here... with no exit door..


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    #5579
    Tell me how
    Registered Users Posts: 21,657 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    Joya wrote: »
    yes i guess year and a half is long enough. most of the time they are helping but this last week was particularly tough and i even wake up feelin extremely down... worst thing is i cannot find a solution or some thoughts or whatever to help me go out of this ... like feelin locked in here... with no exit door..

    Well there is a positive in there in that most of the time they help. Small consolation at this time I understand but just keep mentioning that thought to your self.

    Have you spoken to your doctor? Maybe a reassessment of your prescription could help.

    As for the second part of your statement, that is obviously one of the savage curses of depression. I think if anyone could at least see a light then they would be Ok with working towards it no matter how far away it is. When it is entirely dark you don't even know what direction to look in never mind work towards something.
    Have you a therapist or counsellor who you could discuss these feelings with?


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    #5580
    mg1982
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭mg1982


    Joya wrote: »
    yes i guess year and a half is long enough. most of the time they are helping but this last week was particularly tough and i even wake up feelin extremely down... worst thing is i cannot find a solution or some thoughts or whatever to help me go out of this ... like feelin locked in here... with no exit door..

    Is there something going on in your life thats brought this on joya or is it that the meds have stopped working?


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    #5581
    Joya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,365 ✭✭✭Joya


    mg1982 wrote: »
    Is there something going on in your life thats brought this on joya or is it that the meds have stopped working?
    long story.. short, all bad feelings from the past came out upon one dream i had a week ago.. and took me by surprise and unprepared..


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