Posted by fallsfall on January 13, 2006, at 13:59:12
In reply to Anxious and Want to phone, can you say something, posted by Susan47 on January 13, 2006, at 13:00:12
I'm glad to see that you are posting rather than calling That's a great first step!!!!! Good for you.
I know it is hard. It is so hard to tolerate the anxiety.
This sounds like a good time for a little distraction. I would recommend something that takes you away from a phone. If you have a cell phone, leave it at home. Where can you go? I'm partial to swinging on the swings at a park - but it depends on the climate where you are! Something where your mind is engaged - like a movie, perhaps. You don't want it to be just you and your thoughts. Do you have a friend you can meet for coffee? The goal would be to talk about OTHER things. ANY other things.
I don't know enough about you to suggest the right thing. The goal is to get through the next period of time (15 minutes, hour, day). Then you can come back and post here and tell us what you did!
You are trying really hard. Be proud of yourself. Good luck, and let us know how it goes.
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