Re: Great post, Maria! (m)
07/15/07 10:01 PM
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lalala
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Thanks, Sand. I definitely don't think of you as an idiot! A lot of my current success, with managing the IBS and lupus and anxiety, has to do with advice you've given me and comments you've left for others. So, really, I should be thanking you! 
What I've noticed with taking the anti-anxiety medications, like Ativan, is that once I use it to experience something that used to induce panic (like going to a movie), it allows me to see that the situation is not bad or scary. Then next time I try that same experience, I won't take the Ativan and I'll remind myself that I succeeded doing this once before. Not sure if that makes sense...Basically, Ativan allowed me to return to activities I was avoiding, reintroduced me to it and showed me there wasn't anything to be afraid of. I guess that would be called exposure or something? Of course, there are things like flying and then random panic attacks I have (especially when my lupus flares, I've noticed), so I take it as needed.
Best wishes with your own Ativan-use and anxiety management! I am feeling a lot better lately, and I think part of that has to do with not beating myself up for not being "perfect" or "strong." 
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