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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

Am I understanding this correctly?

Birdie,

Exposure therapy identifies the thoughts, emotions and physiological feeling that you associate with a fear inducing event. It is an attempt to break the pattern that builds the fear by slowly exposing yourself to such events little by little. If you were able to complete an event that you usually associate to your anxious thought patterns good for you. Continue to work on exposing yourself to such events accompany a fear-inducing stimulus, and attempts to break the pattern. Some days you may be fine and some days you may experience fear so its important to repeat these exercises regularly.

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

triggers, lasting effects

JohnnyO,

Although events like this may catch you off guard, it's important to catch yourself and your anxious thought patterns before they escalate and set you off into panic attacks. Continue to work through the program, reading your completed exercises and worksheets and post in the support group. There are many outlets that you can go to for support, take advantage of those available to you.

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

Did You Know?

In the U.S., 1.6% of adults (3 million) will have Panic Disorder in their lifetime.
30% of people with PD abuse alcohol.
Twice as many woman as men have PD.
Most panic attacks start in the mid 20’s.
Proper treatment reduces or prevents panic attacks in 70-90% of cases.
29-44% of those with PD also have Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
43% of ER patients with chest pain actually have PD.
Panic patients may see an average of 10 doctors before a correct diagnosis is made.
50% of those with PD will have clinical depression during their lifetime.
PD is abnormal activation of the part of the brain called the amygdale.

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

catching the bus

Georgie,

Gastrointestinal discomfort can be associated to panic attacks and may be one of the reasons that you avoid eating before getting on the bus.

Members, what are your thoughts on eating before doing your exposure exercises?

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

No need to read, just doing some major venting...

Diva,

No need to apologize, you've been a star to many people on this site and given a lot of great advice.

Try setting some small achievable goals to get things back on track. To get the house back in order start out with little chores (doing the dishes) and reward yourself when you accomplish the task. Try to plan some pleasurable activities to get out and have a good time. Some examples are:

Going for a walk
Getting dressed up
Watching sports on television with a friend
Meeting someone new
Going to a concert
Having coffee with a friend
Going shopping for myself
Going to the beach
Playing golf
Climbing
Reading sacred books
Going to see a sports event
Going to watch a race
Reading books or magazines
Going to a bar, pub, or club with a friend

The list is endless. Members, can you contribute any activities to the list?

Keep focusing on the positives and challenging your negative thoughts.

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

summer storms are here

Minnesota,

Great work! Make sure you are keeping a journal to record yoru exposure exercises and how you felt before, during and after them. keep track of your progress and watch as it gets easier and easier. Push yourself to continue to do exposure exercises.

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

Did You Know?

Of all persons with disabilities, those with a serious mental illness face the highest degree of stigmatization in the workplace, and the greatest barriers to employment. Many and varied employment obstacles face adults with psychiatric disabilities, such as gaps in work history, limited employment experience, lack of confidence, fear and anxiety, workplace discrimination and inflexibility, social stigma and the rigidity of existing income support/benefit programs.

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

Social Anxiety - Part III

Miki and Birdie,

It sounds like you could both benefit from challenging your negative thoughts.

What’s the evidence that the thought is true?
What’s the evidence that the thought is not true?
What is the worst possible thing that could happen and how would you cope if it did happen?
What’s the best possible thing that could happen?
What would most likely happen and how would you cope if that happened?
What’s another way of thinking about this situation? What else could be going on?
What would you tell a friend of yours if they were in this situation and had the same negative thought?
What’s the effect of believing the negative thought?
What would happen if you didn’t believe the negative thought?
What are some alternative thoughts in this situation?

Work through these questions and set up some exposure exercises to help conquer some of these challenges.

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

Dave,

Keep working your way through the program and challenging your thoughts. Work on trying to keep a journal, it's a great way to learn about your anxiety and what triggers it.

Keep on posting - you're definitely not wasting our time!

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

catching the bus

Cornish-dee,

Keep working on making small steps and setting up realistic goals to work towards. Make sure you are rewarding yourself when you hit a milestone.

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

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