besleybean wrote:

Sorry, I didn't mean to appear dismissive of CBT.
But I do 1st need to rule out that this isn't  infact something physically wrong.

I wish you all the best, besley! Here in the States, many "psychological" problems are treated as biologicaly-based-- in other words, there is a physical (brain function) reason for the depression, bipolarity, etc. Talk therapy is a big help, but medications are used extensively, along with lifestyle modifications-- better food choices, more exercise, better sleep, etc. The mind and body are extremely interconnected.

Had a "nice" test of my psychic balance today.
Got up and had a sick cat at home. My vet sent me further to the next big city to a animal clinique.
I had had almost nothing for breakfast, had to pass a tunnel and a highway. (Had attackes in tunnels and on highways in the past.)
Thought I wouldn't manage. I did. I guess it was because I really, really had to.

besleybean wrote:

Oh yes, I understand that...
But what if this isn't anxiety, but angina,for instance?

Right, a complete physical with appropriate testing to rule out things is always a first step, especially if you're at high risk for cardiac trouble (family history, obesity, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, symptoms that could be heart-related).

At least it made me a bit proud that I managed. Not to forget the additional psychical stress caused by a suffering cat next to you in the car....
He had someting stick quite deeply in his left eye. He's now fine so far, now he needs eye drops every few hours (I have to go to work...) and is not allowed to leave the house for the next 1-2 weeks. He won't be amused. So more "tests" to come. ;-)

I think I never thought about physical tests because of my "psychical weakness" so far.... But of course body and soul are very connected.

Fine. But for tonight some Sherlock dose will be perfect. I will apply it to me while lying on the couch, so no risk for body or soul. As long as I don't choose TRF of course. :-)

Mattlocked, you faced your fears because you knew you could do it.  AND because you had your sweet pet in the car who needed help.   we are all proud of you.  

Besleybean--I've suffered thru depression and anxiety.   But  based on what I've just read,  from your posts,  perhaps you should see a cardiologist.   Angina  is a heart problem.   It  could be heartburn too, but you don't know that.  I'm not a doctor,  I'm just someone who's been thru some of the same symptoms you seem to have.  

Me too.

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I don't have the time to come here. Morever, I had problems because I hesit to choice a futur job : in the medical or cinema...or TV or journalist...but my parents want that I choice a medical job...

I have many exams after my holidays of march and I am very tired...

Hello,

I thought I'd ask for a bit of advice here. My husband and I are going to take a 2.5 week trip to Europe this summer for our 20th anniversary. The travel agency we are going to use plans trips to multiple countries based on cities of interest that are covered in their travel areas. Not all cities are covered. He plugged in a couple of cities that he had seen when in the navy but since there was not regular train service to those cities they were not included.

So we need to decide what cities/countries we want to visit. The advice comes in here. Many of you are from different parts of Europe and I would like some input from you as to what is a must see, verses what might be something to either to avoid or not to bother with. This will be the only trip I can take to Europe in my lifetime so I want to make the most of it.

One of the places I thought I'd like to go is Cardiff since that is where they film shows like Dr. Who. My daughter even found something on-line called "The Doctor Who Experience" I don't know if Cardiff is one of the cities covered, but it sounded like a good idea. I know that we will most likely spend a couple of days in London since we will be flying into Heathrow. Are all the typical touristy things worth the time? - like Big Ben, The London Tower, Buckingham Palace etc...

I have been warned away from France by two people who took trips to Europe. I thought that it might be nice to see Paris, but both of these folks told me that the French do not like like Americans and that we will be treated rudely if we go. I'm not sure I believe that. 

Germany will probably be one of our stops, so what is an area we may want to explore there? Same question for Switzerland. I think he also wants to go to Greece and/or Spain. Personally I would love to see the Highlands of Scotland. One of my favorite movies was Highlander if only for the gorgeous cinematography. Of course big burly men playing around with broadswords wasn't too hard on my sensibilities! 

Thanks in advance for any input.

Alice I

London and the main sights you mentioned is definitely worth a trip. I would suggested catching a show at the theatre in the West End whilst you are here. I don't know about Cardiff. I've never been there but it is quite small. Scotland is beautiful and worth visiting, perhaps Edinburgh and then up to the Highlands. We stayed on the Isle of Mull years ago, simply stunning. In the summer take insect repellent though as the midges are a right nuisance.

I've briefly visited Paris and is is a beautiful city. I don't know about their reaction to the Americans. In tourist areas I have often found the French to be... a little off-hand (being tactful towards our French members here). If you can speak French I've found it helps, a lot. I've always enjoyed our trips  to Normandy and the Western coastal areas. We used to go every New Year.

Switzerland is also a beautiful country. Geneva is worth visiting and the Alps are breathtaking.

Germany: I love Munich but Berlin is on my list of must visits and I hope to visit sometime this year.

With Greece and Spain bear in mind the economic situation in those countries. Barcelona is the city in Spain I would visit if I were you. It has amazing architecture (Gaudi) a strong Catalan heritage with great food etc.

Personally I adore Italy. Rome is an amazing city as is Florence. I have a passion (!) for Venice. Everything about Italy is intense: the food, the wine, the culture, the language. My visit to Pompeii was also a highlight. I would avoid Naples though! Sicily was an unexpected delight.

Gosh, rather a lot of suggestions there. I hope that is of help.