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Posted by Tabitha on November 12, 2003, at 21:18:47
Well I announced somewhere (here? definitely in my therapy group) that I was feeling much much improved in mood, attitude, and productivity, and sure enough it came to a screeching halt immediately afterward. Is it karmic retribution for pride? Confidence? Anyway, I hereby announce that today I feel like complete and utter ****. The universe may now reverse my condition again. Please?
Posted by Liligoth on November 12, 2003, at 21:27:50
In reply to Reversal. A plea to the gods., posted by Tabitha on November 12, 2003, at 21:18:47
I have been going up & down for several weeks now. I dont know what to make of it really apart from the fact that Im glad Im not down all the time. I dont really know what to say about your experience today other than Im sorry it didnt last for you.
be gentle with yourself!
Posted by Destroyo on November 12, 2003, at 22:02:31
In reply to Reversal. A plea to the gods., posted by Tabitha on November 12, 2003, at 21:18:47
Oh, jeez! I almost could have written that myself. That kind of scenario, the "other shoe" always dropping as if from the hand of God himself whenever anything starts to go right for a change, is what changed me from a hardcore rationalist to a believer in Karma in my mid-30's about ten years ago (that and vestigial childhood memories of being a Nazi in the previous lifetime <strange but true>). I know exactly what you mean. Believe me, you have my deepest sympathies.
Posted by Tabitha on November 13, 2003, at 18:53:38
In reply to Re: Reversal. A plea to the gods., posted by Destroyo on November 12, 2003, at 22:02:31
Thanks Liligoth and Destroyo for your posts. I lost a day and a half to it. Therapist says it's just a setback, like a little binge. I so want to stop being a person who's floored by emotional upset in response to small things. It's getting better overall I think.
Posted by Dinah on November 13, 2003, at 19:05:26
In reply to Re:Better now, posted by Tabitha on November 13, 2003, at 18:53:38
If you ever learn the key to not falling apart, please pass it on.
Posted by Tabitha on November 13, 2003, at 19:10:27
In reply to Re:I'm glad., posted by Dinah on November 13, 2003, at 19:05:26
> If you ever learn the key to not falling apart, please pass it on.
The therp keeps pushing the CBT stuff-- identify the underlying thoughts that are promoting upset, and challenge them. Sometimes it just snowballs though, ya know?
Posted by Dinah on November 13, 2003, at 19:20:11
In reply to Re:I'm glad. » Dinah, posted by Tabitha on November 13, 2003, at 19:10:27
Boy, do I ever know. It's that flaming amygdala. It flames in a split second, and once those chemicals are coursing through my body, I'm lost to rational thought until they are again under control. After that, I can reframe and stuff, but what use is that after losing several hours to total meltdown. And the chemical hangover can last for days. :(
Posted by tabitha on November 13, 2003, at 19:42:56
In reply to Re:I'm glad. » Tabitha, posted by Dinah on November 13, 2003, at 19:20:11
She told me some new exercise to try-- you focus 30 seconds on what's upsetting you, then 30 seconds on some other problem that's more neutral, and repeat. Claims it has sort of an EMDR effect and changes your chemistry. I'll give it a shot next time.
Posted by Dinah on November 13, 2003, at 19:58:54
In reply to Re:I'm glad. » Dinah, posted by tabitha on November 13, 2003, at 19:42:56
Biofeedback guy claimed the first week to have some ideas about the flaming amygdala. Since I'm more or less disenchanted with his direction, maybe I'll ask him to focus on that instead. I'd better write it down though. He scares me into losing my wits.
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