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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

The most common anxious thought?

Hi james e,

Working through the program would be an excellent start to dealing with these anxious thoughts. The following is a list of questions from the program that may help you to think about when you are expereincing an anxious thought:

10 Questions that Help Fight Anxious Thoughts
1.   Is it "true"?
2.   How do I know it’s true?
3.   Is the anxious thought 100% true? (Something less than 100% true is not true)
4.   What's the evidence for it being true?
5.   What's the evidence against it being true?
6.   Has it ever happened before?
7.   What's different now?
8.   How bad would it really be?
9.   What's the worst thing that could happen?
10. If the worst thing happened, how bad would it really be?

Let us know how you do with these questions.

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

Hello, my name is llama

Be sure to let us know how it goes.

Stay stong and keep posting!

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

Synopsis of the program

Members,

In registering for the program, you’ve also been given access to our CBT program. Below you will find a synopsis of lesson 1

In Lesson 1, you will learn…

Describe fear, anxiety, panic, and avoidance
Discuss some of the common myths and misunderstandings about panic
Describe the physical sensations, thoughts, and behaviors associated with panic disorder and agoraphobia
Introduce you to CBT and how the Panic Program works
Give you some homework so you can monitor your symptoms
Describe how doing homework on a daily basis is very important
Help you get organized so you’ll get the most out of your sessions

Finished with session 1? What did you find interesting or helpful?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

constantly checking my pulse

James e,

Many, many people with panic worry about their health. It is very common. If you have been diagnosed with panic and your doctor says you are fine then I would not worry about it. Everything I have read from you leads me to believe that you have panic.

Panic is difficult to understand. That is why it is important for you to educate yourself. Read through the program and read all the information you can find. You will find that what you are experiencing is what many people with panic disorder are experiencing.

Panic is difficult but with work you can lead a completely normal life and control the panic. It seems to me that you have started off great. You are seeing a counsellor and coming on this site. Keep up the great work. You will get this under control.

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

IS IT NORMAL

Hi James e,

What you are feeling is very common. The program will really help you address this. The following is a small excerpt from the program:

Anxious thoughts are powerful because they become automatic. In fact, anxious thoughts can be so automatic that some people have trouble noticing them. When you ask panic sufferers: "What were you thinking about when you were anxious?" they often say: "Nothing." It’s only after they start to pay attention to what’s happening that they notice anything negative at all.

This is why it may take a few weeks to notice your specific anxious thoughts. You may have been thinking these thoughts for so long that they’re wired in.

If these thoughts seem automatic, you may not be paying attention to them. For example, when you’re sleeping you probably don’t notice the edge of the bed – and you probably don’t fall out of bed and onto the floor! Noticing your anxious thoughts is the first step to controlling them.

Start working through the program and let us know if you notice any changes.

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

Summer Stratagies

Members,

Here are five steps to help begin healing:

Talk to a health or mental health professional.

Choose a treatment professional and a treatment approach with which you feel comfortable.

Consider yourself a partner in treatment and be a knowledgeable consumer.

If you are not comfortable or satisfied after two to three months, discuss this with your provider. Different or additional treatment may be recommended.

If you experience a recurrence, remember what you know about coping with depression and don't shy away from seeking help again. In fact, the sooner a recurrence is treated, the shorter its duration will be.

The above excerpt was taken from:

About.com.(2009) The Path to Healing. Retrieved from http://seniorhealth.about.com/library/mentalhealth/blwomendepress_heal.htm on July 9, 2009

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

IS IT NORMAL

Hi james e,

Before you can change your thought patterns you need to become aware of them. If your thought patterns are very ingrained this can be difficult to do, but not impossible. A good thing to try is a thought journal. Write in it often marking down your anxiety level between 1-10, your mood (hungry, angry, tired etc) and your thoughts. It is also useful to write in when you are panicking. Write down what you are feeling and thinking. Review the journal after a few weeks and see if you notice any patterns. This would also be a good thing to share with your counselor.

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

Synopsis of the program

Members,

In registering for the program, you’ve also been given access to our CBT program. Below you will find a synopsis of lesson 2

In Lesson 2, you will learn…

How anxious thoughts increase panic & avoidance
The power of anxious thoughts
Common types of anxious thoughts

Finished with session 2? What did you find interesting or helpful?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

Hello...I'm new

Welcome JesseG,

You came to the right place. We are all in this together here.

Did you have trouble sleeping before you noticed your panic symptoms? Sometimes insomnia can lead to panic disorders and its the insomnia that needs to be treated mainly.

Have you talked to your doctor about other therapies? Counselling, meditation, exercise etc.

Start working your way through the program. You will find information that can help you. The session on relaxation will be especially beneficial to you.

Keep posting and stay strong, you will get through this.

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

Mental Illness in Children

Have you received any help with this cnstarz?

Have you talked to their doctor? Counselor?

Ashley, Health Educator

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Members,

In registering for the program, you’ve also been given access to our CBT program. Below you will find a synopsis of lesson 1

In Lesson 1, you will learn…

Finished with session 1? What did you find interesting or helpful?

Ashley, Health Educator