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by Sara_2019
Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: Session 11 - Medication and Alcohol
Topic: Reducing medication (Paxil) vs. Medication withdrawal
Replies: 1
Views: 1021

Reducing medication (Paxil) vs. Medication withdrawal

I had success about 3 years ago cutting back my medication (Paxil) from 20 mg per day to 10 mg per day. It was a wonderful and proud feat to be sure. It gave me hope that one day I could be medication-free. Then my busy life went on and I never took the next step until last month when I spoke to my ...
by Sara_2019
Thu Dec 19, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: Session 5 - Eat and Exercise to Minimize Anxiety and Depression
Topic: Hot Beverages and Christmas Cookies
Replies: 1
Views: 4078

Hot Beverages and Christmas Cookies

Giving up coffee and caffeine during this time of year is a challenge! I'm cold when I get out of bed and want something hot. I was hoping to substitute coffee with tea, but I prefer the taste of black tea, which still has caffeine. I think even green tea has caffeine. The only tea that I can find t...
by Sara_2019
Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:18 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: hi
Replies: 2
Views: 2641

Re: hi

I am not sure how frequently people use chat here. I have not personally used it myself. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone feeling anxious and depressed (or lonely). I am trying to find a good counselor to talk out my feelings because I have been biting my tongue around family and...
by Sara_2019
Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:12 am
Forum: New Forum Member Introduce Yourself HERE
Topic: Restarting the Program - Intro
Replies: 3
Views: 2557

Re: Restarting the Program - Intro

All good advice. I am a expert at cognitive distortions... or at least adding them to my life. :lol: Lessons 3 and 4 are great because I still struggle with my "Should" list and need to stop Should'ing all over myself, but I am also eager to reach Lesson 8 to address all the What-If's that make me a...
by Sara_2019
Thu Dec 05, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: New Forum Member Introduce Yourself HERE
Topic: Restarting the Program - Intro
Replies: 3
Views: 2557

Restarting the Program - Intro

Hello, everyone. My name is Sara. I have done some amazing things with the help of this program. For example, I met the man of my dreams, moved from California to Texas, been on multiple cruises to Alaska (among other vacations), got married, bought a house, etc. Unfortunately, I have reached a new ...