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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Yet another newbie

Hi Katie,

You have definitely come to the right place. I know it seems so overwhelming to have anxiety. It's frustrating when it keeps hitting at you and whittling you down.

What I have found really useful about the program is that it doesn't just get rid of the anxiety for specific situations, but actually gives you coping strategies that you can use in any situation. Yes, it takes time, but you are worth the effort. You actually can retrain your brain to draw on positives rather than negatives and that helps you overall.

You will meet a lot of people on here who totally get what you are saying. We've all been / are there.

Take those baby steps and you will soon find that you've made progress. Over time, that progress will amount to a lot. That, in turn, lets you feel more positive and helps you feel more upbeat. Then you can handle triggers better. See, it IS a cycle!!! :-)

Oh, and regarding other people who look so happy all the time...I have to agree with anerol. It's amazing how many people feel the same way we do and hide it well. A while back, I mentioned that I found out that two people that I've worked with for a few years suffer from anxiety. I had NO idea! And they didn't know that I did, too. I think it's something we don't like to talk about because we feel vulnerable. It's amazing how not alone we truly are!!!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Yet another newbie

KT,

It is difficult to explain the challenges of anxiety to those who have not been through it. Even with the best of intentions, those around us may not "get" it. So, know that the people on here totally and fully understand what you are dealing with. The sensations, the fear of having an attack, etc. are experiences we've had.

And also know that there is hope for helping yourself overcome it and being able to enjoy life again. I have been in your position. Totally done. Thinking: this is it. I've gone over the edge. I don't even know what is real anymore and I'm swimming in feelings that are constantly stressful. But, with work and time, I can now say that I am enjoying life soooo much more. I can oust those negative feelings of panic and actually enjoy situations for what they are. This program has helped immensely and so has this forum. Keep posting, keep trying, and keep that glimmer that you will get through this and have many smiling moments on your horizon!!!!!!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

general anxiety

Hi Cleo,

As per my username, I am a big "fan" of dreams. I believe that they are windows to what we hold in our subconscious and they can also be used to help us.

If your dreams are bothering you, you can actually challenge them. Think of how you deal with the anxiety when you are awake: You challenge those negative thoughts. If you practice enough, you can do the same in your dreams. There are a ton of websites to help you if your dreams are troubling you.

That said, do you think it's the dreams themselves that are bothering you, or the fact that this is a "set-back" after you have been making strides?

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

getting out in crowds

Hi Davit and Red,

What about if you set a minimum time for yourself? Say, about 15 minutes (or less, if that's easier). Push yourself to go that long and if you end up feeling like you are able to challenge your thoughts, relax and even enjoy yourself, then stay longer. Remember those baby steps!! They are more positive than not going at all.

Oh, and what if you reward yourself with a bit of a splurge (e.g. find a plant that you might not have gotten in the past.) That way, when you watch it grow all summer, you can remember that you were successful!

You CAN do this!!!!!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

general anxiety

Oh, Cleo, that is indeed frustrating. Dreams like that do leave an impression and can wreck your day.

Try challenging them, too, maybe...because they are thoughts, just like the ones we have when we're awake. So, when you wake up, you can try the questions? Just a thought.

Hang in there!!!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

getting out in crowds

AWESOME survival!!! Good job!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

getting out in crowds

Red and Davit,

You two should indeed be proud of yourselves. Frustrations aside, look at what you accomplished. Seriously! The sheer fact that you both tackled it and went is HUGE. Celebrate! You have totally earned it.

Davit, having to go through extra stress like that and you still came out on top. Red, you found ways to cope (sure you went outside a lot, but you went back inside!)

You are both inspirations.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

The aftermath

As Ashley and Davit have said, you are doing great. It's true that those little things add up. They really do.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Just to say hello

Sunny, that must be very frustrating, all of it!

Glad to hear that it is almost resolved. Hang in there!!!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Accomplishments and other Postive Things

That is great that you are looking forward to something that could have triggered your anxiety in the past. Doesn't that feel 'freeing'! Not only are you just handling your class, but you are actually excited about it!

Have fun!

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