[SchmennaLeigh]

I'm having a rough morning. I have therapy at 2. And I really think I'm just going to have to reschedule. I really don't see myself being able to make the drive (half hour) this morning because of my emotional, anxiety-filled state. I'd have my Husband drive me but it's during our son's nap time.

Is it ever okay to reschedule (not skip! just reschedule!) an appointment because you're too anxious?! It seems backwards to me. Part of me thinks I should go but the other half of me really, really isn't up to it today.

I'm torn between pushing myself ... which could be good or be bad, depending on how things turn out! ... and letting myself have the room to say, "Ya know, I'm really, really not up to it today."

(Of note: I'm in a safe place and my Husband is home today so, at home, the anxiety should be "safe.")

I hate things like this. I never know what to do.

[crick]

I think it's fine to reschedule. Maybe a way to look at it is if you go and are full of anxiety and it isn't going to be a fruitful discussion, then what will you really accomplish other than more anxiety? Sometimes I think our emotions take over in "bad" ways, and other times I believe our emotions are a response to our body's signal saying "I need a break right now". So if you are feeling that it truly won't do you any good, maybe today just isn't the right day.

If you are feeling it's the drive you can't deal with more than the actual session, and the only way to get there is to have J drive you, it really is okay for a kid to take a nap in the car. Sometimes compromising on things for your better health is necessary and it's okay to do that.

(((HUGS)))

[taramayrn]

I think it's fine to reschedule Jenna. I have not gone to my bmom support group meetings some months because I just couldn't handle the emotions. The fact that you realize that it is important for you to continue to go and to continue to work through the emotions and feelings is the important thing.

((((HUGS))))

[linda512]

Maybe this is too late, but could you do a phone session?

[keds]

Jenna, I am very late but I think it's ok to reschedule. I've had days where I think it will be more beneficial to stay home under the covers than to go out. As long as you recognize that you aren't "rescheduling" to avoid therapy you're right to do so. Sometimes not going to therapy is the best therapy!

(((hugs)))

[Jackiejdajda]

What I do when I am overwhelmed with difficult stuff.. is to tell myself that it will pass..
That all I have to do is get through the anxiety.

And then I take care of myself the best way I can..

Jackie

[ermiller]

Jenna-

I'm sure this is very, very past the point now but I think it is ok to reschedule as long as you reschedule within a short period of time (say within the next week or two).

That said, I have had moments of seriously bad anxiety before a therapy appointment- enough where I was afraid I might actually have a panic attack- however, I did go and it was really a good thing I went because it actually lessened by anxiety by talking through things with him.

Big hugs because it sounds like you are in emotional patch!

[lahdh4]

When I have been unable to bring myself to go and see my therapist we do a quick phone check in. This just lets her know that while I would like to see her I am unable to emotionally and just need to take care of me. We then reschedule, usually for the following weekend and she will do a check in with me during the week just to see how I am doing.

So, yes, I think it is fine to reschedule.

[SchmennaLeigh]

Okay. So, I did reschedule. I feel a little guilty, like I took the easy way out, but I had a VERY relaxing day yesterday. (Well, as relaxed as you can be with a two year old but, ya know.) I've got another appointment scheduled and I'm on the list for cancellations (so, if someone cancels, they call and ask if I want that appt).

[taramayrn]

Don't ever feel guilty for taking care of yourself. Glad you had a relaxing day.