Thanks Danielle
Could you be a little bit more specific about how to challenge death thoughts? And what do you mean "feeding into them"? How can I use the programme exactly?
Thank you all. I have noticed that I had a good 2 weeks, feeling calmer and dealing really well with my night panic attacks. And then suddendly I started to feel very anxious and had a night attack which was a little harder to shift! I am about to get my period and wonder if this is why I feel more on edge and more anxious.... It looks like it is a possibility! Something to bear in mind every month! I have tried primrose oil but have not felt any difference. Anyone tried any natural remedies that have helped?
I have never given a gift to my therapist as was always led to believe that it was not acceptable so have always felt uncomfortable doing so. As a social worker I sometimes receive gifts from clients and it is always looked at as a nice thing but also a something to be wary of.
I used to have a therapist who was more open to this and we always used to hug at the end of the sessions. It made it more human and it did not interfere with our counsellor/client relationship!
It is a slow process and sometimes it is easier than others! If you definitely know that there is nothing wrong with you then you need to hold on to that. If you don't know, have it checked so that you are sure. I find that distraction is also great. I challenge the thought by: "I know this is a panic attack", "I know there is nothing wrong with my heart", "I have had this before and it has passed", etc. I also use distraction in between the thoughts, for example I practice dance steps in my mind from my dance classes, this usually takes my off of it. I then tell myself "see, it has passed, there was nothing to worry about". It is like building very slowly on each experience although there are inevitable setbacks now and then.
You need to find the thoughts and tactics that work for you. And you need to believe that you can do this, that this is not out of your control.
Now I shall go and practice what I preach lol
Good luck
I am trying to challenge my thoughts but am struggling!
The problem is that I feel anxious but do not seem to know why so not sure what or how to challenge! Any ideas?
Like today I have come to work and just feel anxious. I am not sure why. All I can think is that I do not want to be here although I like my job and am confortable at the workplace. My anxiety feels very physical and I can not always relate it to thoughts that I can challenge.
HELP!!!!!! :confuse:
I think panicking about panicking is normal! In fact we all do it, I am sure! I got to a point where my anxiety was mainly around the thought that I might panic!!! Well, you can challenge these thoughts, they are not abstract, they are real and you are panicking about something concrete. So..... start by challenging the first thought which probably is that "I am going to panic" or something along those lines. I am not sure how far in the programme you are but session 3 gives you very good examples on how to do this. If you can do not go home as this will not help your panic, it may well make you more anxious about going/being at work and subconsciously make you think that if you go home you will be better which is clearly not true (avoidance does not work!).
I see from your post that you beleive you have nothing concrete to challenge but you do really. The fact that you are anxious about panicking is in itself something to challenge.
If you need more clarity I will be about.
Thanks that is helpful. I wonder if in a way I am trying to avoid dealing with the issues by saying that I do not know what to do! The anxiety is obviously coming from somewhere and I am keeping it going for a purpose although not sure why!
Hey you are all so helpful and kind
thanks a million!
Have not been on here long but have found everybody really supportive, helpful, kind and non-judgemental.
So thank you all for sharing and caring and I hope we all get better soon!
:)
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