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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

You can do it! I have proof!

WOOT! Way to go, Davit! That is awesome that you made it through that very big exposure with no anxiety.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Wish me luck

Hi Shadowkins,

Hang in there. You know that you can do this. Tell those pesky anxious thoughts that they need to get lost!

Keep focusing on the positives and be proud that you are taking steps everyday to help yourself (meds or no meds, in both situations you are taking charge).

I kid you not. Keep trying. You'll get there. Even on those setback nights, challenge those thoughts and it will keep getting easier. Be patient and strong. It will work out in time...I promise!!!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

I feel like im falling

Hi Erika,

I can relate. When I used to have really bad anxiety, I would reach for something salty, thinking that I was lacking salt. I'd usually feel better after and so I associated it. There were times that I even sprikled salt into my hand and would eat that. Ewwww!

But, you can replace the eating part with other, more positive strategies. Try this program out and remember: it's your thoughts that can be giving you that falling feeling, so if you change your thinking / reactions to something more positive, it can replace the eating of the chocolate.

Although, don't totally deny yourself! Chocolate in moderation is a good thing!

Oh, and a thought: have you had your ears checked? Maybe your falling feeling is an inner-ear thing? I know that I feel off-balance when I have a lot of wax build-up.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

You can do it! I have proof!

Wow...well put, Red. I would agree with every single word!!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Wish me luck

LOL...I think I shall use that Yoda quote now! I can hear his adorable little voice now!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

You can do it! I have proof!

For sure, Davit. You have climbed mountains! Anxiety is so overpowering, so when we beat it, it's no small victory. It is a HUGE victory!

I have to echo your thoughts about the people here being an inspiration. When I was on here a few years back (at my worst), I found that it was the positive posts that kept me in check and made me realize that it was possible to live a life where I didn't have to stress about the next time I was going to have an attack.

There is a whole world out there that offers so much for the soul and when we allow ourselves to revel in it, the rewards are beyond words. I go back to my Disneyland experience. Instead of buckling under the stress of panic, I got to enjoy the sights, smells, sounds, and overall magic of the place. I got to be excited when my kids were and I didn't miss anything because I wasn't dwelling on the panic. Life can be so stunningly beautiful when we look at it through positive eyes.

So, as Davit has said: be panic free, everyone.

You deserve it!!!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Women´s Health Week

I finally went in for my first full physical ever (and I'm in my late 30s).

I got my blood screening done and guess what? They have called me back in.

At first I was worried (not panicky, just thinking, "oh oh...what's up?") We have Type 2 diabetes in the family and I admit my lifestyle is not the healthiest.

Anyway, after pondering for a bit (we ARE good at pondering, aren't we? LOL), I figure that whatever the results are showing, it's a wake-up call to improve my health. Maybe that will even contribute to being able to handle the anxiety even more! Maybe it's something going on with my body that will trigger anxious feelings.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Something to laugh about

carnationsL,

nonononononono....no apology needed. We can all relate. It can be so frustrating when you have setbacks because it feels like you're not making progress. But, you are. It's so slow and so miniscule sometimes that it's hard to see that you are indeed moving forward. But, think about this: if you can handle being in an anxious situation for 30 seconds longer than a previous time, you have made progress. One day that 30 seconds will be 30 minutes. Don't give up on yourself. It WILL get better.

Each time that you challenge your thoughts, you are knocking them down a peg. Those thoughts are fighters and you need to be, too. And you are cooler than they are, so you'll win in the end!

Would it help to talk about what specifically made it a bad day for you?

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

general anxiety

Hi Rain,

I can totally relate to the anxiety appearing after having kids. I do think that hormones can trigger anxiety. I have no medical proof, just experience. When I was pregnant with my second child, the anxiety got really bad for me and then in the post partum phase, I was completely at my worst. I also have my anxiety start to take over when I have PMS.

GAS is hard because, as you say, it seems that there is not really a specific situation. But, just to ask: are there any triggers that you can pinpoint at all? Like, is it crowds? Being alone? If so, you can then take one (yes, just one) and practice challenging your thoughts.

To answer Ashley's question about what works for me when trying to get through physical symptoms: It seems weird to me, but sometimes, I try and ride it out like being on a surfboard on a scary wave. I think, "Yeah, okay, I feel weird. It's okay, it will pass in a bit. What could be making me feel like this? The lights? I'm tired? Just hang on. Look for the signs that I feel better." Then the moment I feel even slightly less anxious, I dwell on that instead. "Okay, I feel a bit better already. It's all good. The panic is going away." And then I look for things around me that make me feel relaxed (e.g. look out a window).

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Women´s Health Week

Thanks Samantha,

Your words are encouraging. Luckily I'm busy this weekend and haven't had a lot of time to think about it! haha

The drive to the dr. office was going to be one of my exposure exercises, but I think I'll be already nervous, so I think I'll move my exposure exercise to the next day (not as stressful, but the same drive!)

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