Dear Joshua
I want to stop my anti-anxiety pill use (yes, I'm an addict), but I'm scared. In part because of the physical effects for two weeks where I still have to show up to work (which is not a bad thing because it keeps me busy and thinking about other things) and in part because I don't think I "perform" as well at work because of the anxiety of talking with clients.
On the positive side, I'd be completely clean and sober and proud of myself, at least in that area. I was fine for 20 years without, and then I discovered these and they seemed to help with work, especially when my colleague left and I had to stop up from hiding behind her when things got difficult. They still help (at least that is my belief). Do you have elements you could give me that would motivate me or inspire me to stop, and tools to help the process. It would nice to not want or need them or use them. It would be nice to be free, confident, relaxed and clean of body and mind.
Kate
Dear Kate,
Our work together will certainly help reduce your issues with anxiety. After all, anxiety is fear. We are practicing identifying and reducing the limiting effects of fear in your life. In time, with practice, you'll be able to easily and confidently place yourself in any situation and deal with any fear which might arise. However, we ask that you not make any such change right now.
Your pills are working as training wheels during this interaction. You are not quite ready to remove them. When we reach a certain point in this program, you will be inspired to take some action on your own. You are getting glimpses of that inspiration right now. Just relax about it for a bit longer and when you're ready, you'll feel ready and you'll know you're ready. It will be the thing you must do. There will be no question.
Joshua
