I am coming here for myself now because I have found such support and help here in the past. I broke my ankle, had surgery and have to be non weight bearing for 8 weeks. I am managing but find myself experiencing tremendous anxiety which I am prone to. I know part of it is lack of control. I also know I have inherited this trait.
I do have In home PT twice a week. I have the help and support of my husband. It just gets hard to ask for help with what I can't do but I know that is normal.
Leading up to this event I was having alot of anxiety. I am switching my antidepressant and I know that can take time. I guess I just am looking for any thoughts anyone might have. I can't get to therapy yet at the stage I am in. I am using a walker with my good foot. Anyway I look forward to hearing from anyone who has anything to share
1. Ask for Help
2. Accept help.
I think this is true for humans in general though.
Maybe this is a good excuse to hire a caregiver that can come 2 or 3 days a week to help out with some things that you really should not be doing right now.
Please take care of yourself and let your body heal.
I see a therapist through telehealth (or whatever it's called). It's been very effective for me, along with going back on the antidepressant that has worked for me in the past
Please dm me if you'd like be to do some googling around in your neck of the woods.
Please don’t feel guilty about needing help. This is temporary, and asking for help right now is part of healing, not a weakness. Since you are switching antidepressants, I would also stay in close touch with your prescribing doctor, because that transition can sometimes make emotions feel more intense for a while.
Could you do therapy by phone or video while you can’t get out? Even a short check-in might help. In the meantime, small routines may help too: one safe task at a time, breathing exercises, sitting outside if possible, keeping things you need within reach, and reminding yourself, “This is hard, but it is not forever.”
Wishing you steady healing and calmer days ahead.