I would, it's the next best thing to whatever your favorite thing is! Some words of wisdom from my therapist...
1. I am getting older and I have to realize that the high standard that I set for myself will become unrealistic.
2. I need to celebrate my accomplisments and learn to relax, so that in my later years (60's and 70's) I will be content.
3. That this doesn't mean that I won't be...in shape, intelligent, goal-oriented, vibrant...his words (see why I like therapy). Basically, learn to grow old gracefully.
4. That this "flight or fight" response I am in is Normal and I will probably be in it until I get to my next duty station.
5. That I have repressed and suppressed (my anxitey symptoms/issues) and that this is a survival mechanism and is also normal. Weird, but I only allow them to happen when I have time, usually (knock on wood).
6. That this "drive" has served me well in life - but I need to let go. He described it like selling my soul to the devil.
7. I do not suffer from depression. WOHOO!
8. That I probably have PMDD = premenstral dysphoric disorder. Yes, I know, leave it to me!
9. All my blood work came back Normal.
10. He has called me in a presciption of Zoloft, that I will take 7-10 days prior to my period (two weeks out of the month).
So, I am optimistic after today and hope I take my medication...I am always scared that I will have another really bad allergic reaction. Remember Smyrna, ER, shots, EPI-PEN...wish me well!
