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Anxiety after somatic experiencing session???

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I had a session yesterday with a new T I have been seeing. She does a lot of body processing through somatic experiencing, which I am not used to but also am very open to trying. I processed through (or thought I did) something that came up during the session and left feeling a bit drained but calm. After the session last night and also today, I started feeling extremely anxious, like my whole body is vibrating. Sooooo uncomfortable....what is going on? I am used to anxiety but not at this level. The T told me not to drink caffiene last night. I assumed so I could sleep, but maybe there was another reason?? Could caffiene be affecting me differently because of the body work? I am wondering about that because I know strange things can happen....like when I drank 2 glasses of wine after a massage one time...NOT a good idea!!! Anyway, I didn't listen to the no caffiene instructions due to my diet coke addiction. Roll Eyes Wondering if anyone has any insight on this or may have experienced something similar???
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seablueseablueMember
DF,
Thanks for your response. It is interesting that you said your arms were shaking during a weekend that you were experiencing a lot of stress. For me, the shakiness started when I got home and my H told me he had read the proposal my lawyer put together (we're divorcing) and responded with "that's not going to work." grrr.

The T did take some time to ground me before I left. I am finding it difficult to know when I am ok to leave. I think I am and then often find out later that I wasn't. I am guessing it will come with more experience?

Will definitely work on the diet coke issue....really need to anyway. Roll Eyes

I am sorry you are experiencing such anxiety. It sounds really awful. I hope the SE has been helpful in relieving it some.

Thank you, DF. Your post was helpful!
seablue
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Draggers!!
How are you doing??? So good to see you back posting. Smiler Frowner

Thanks for sharing your experiences. The therapist I saw also told me the same thing when I called her. She said the shaking is good and is a sign of the body releasing energy from trauma. I often have anxiety and actually I am still not sure whether this actually WAS worse or if it seemed worse because I was paying atention to my body so closely. Definitely felt different though.

I am quitting Diet Coke. Kind of a big deal for me. I am on day 6 and I have already noticed a difference. And oh the headaches......It will be worth it I hope.

Thanks for you kind words, Draggers.
seablue

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