Kendra - I'm the same I think, have a run of good days, not quite back to normal but getting there and then I have a blip and it sets me back. Think we're all the same actually, Nicola and Mr W have both had better days followed by crappie ones. I can't relate the setbacks to anything I've done, I think about if I've done too much or spent too much time dwelling on stuff, eaten rubbish or got stressed over something but never find a pattern to it. I take comfort reading other peoples journies of recovery, it does seem a 'normal' though tough road of getting better, the blips are not nice but try to hold on to how you were feeling a few days ago when better. I'm finding it hard to hold these positive thoughts but the anxiety is improving as the day goes on again - it's not a constant feeling now. I too have the tingling feelings, churning stomach, not sleeping well, aching chest and am loosing weight again - the only positive aspect.
Mr W - sounds lovely - not sure exactly what it is but we love indian food. Please post details with pictures if possiblewhen you perform your latest culinary masterpiece! I've written out the recipe for halep which we're have again in the next week or so - we all loved it. Hope you're doing OK???
Another quietish day for me, feeling anxious etc but going to go into work to say hello, may even take the puppy. It's been 8 weeks since I last worked and feel I've lost touch with my normal life, I'm no where near ready to go back but hope by going in to say hello I will feel that I've made a step towards recovery??
Quite nervous about going in, some of my work colleagues haven't been in touch and have no understanding of mental health problems, I've tried to be as open as possible about it but I think it scares some people - so could be a difficult.
Joy - that was a lot of Lorazepam - enough to sedate most people for a few days. Hope you get some help todayI know you're waiting for a course of relaxation, have you tried listening to any talking relaxation CD's? I've got one I do everyday which talks you through relaxing your muscle groups and breathing and have ordered some more from ebay. I think mine helps me - but if I'm in too much of a panic I can't sit still to do it but I try to make time everyday and as I say it helps. I've done a course of relaxation sessions before it's a skill you need to work at and build on, it's not a quick fix - I think it's awful that they won't give you help until you've done your course. If you would like me to send copies of the relaxation techniques to you - pm me and I will gladly do so. Another
Laura, you sound to have a good relationship with a sensible GP and you know what medication the psychi wanted you to start and what dose, I wouldn't wait - I'd go today and if the letter isn't there - tell him what the psychi advised. Your GP knows that you're not the kind of person to make something up and take a drug unneccesarily - that's what I'd do anywayWaiting is naff when you feel crap
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Yeah Slapton beach has a nudist part but I've never seen anybody in the buff there! Slapton draws people in for it's war memorial and nature reserve not the other kind of naturists. Torquay has a nudist beach, but it is mostly frequented by men looking for non female company - if you know what I mean. Last year we moored the boat just off the coast while my husband fished, I saw someone up on the cliff top kind of acting strangely, so I got the binoculars out - as you would, I think he saw the glint of the lens and proceeded to turn his back to me and bend over - completely starkers - you can imagine the view
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woke up shaking and retched again not done that for a week 
Originally Posted by nicola1980
But they did happen, and were a sign of things to come.
