Keeping a diary

This is something I do not know. But I can surmise that some qare allergic to thinks, for instance, I cannot do milk..lactose intolerant. The reaction I have makes me very sick, and sometimes the reaction emulates panic or anxiety disorders. Sometimes nutrition plays a part, as well as vitamin and minerals, since some disorders are caused by imbalances. It is something else for the dr. to look at. Remember, the more info you can provide, the faster they can make a diagnosis...since all medical conditions will be ruled out first. Red :)

Well, Well

Good girl, Debra, I am so please that this is working out well for you. This disorder is nothing to be ashamed of, and I can understand you not wanting your boss to know..it's really none of his business. If he doesn't recognize the symptoms in you, then he doesn't know about Panic Disorders. So now he won't find out. You can file the bills later. Whooooooooooopeeeeee. Great! keep us informed. we are here for you. Red

Missed Appointment - Another Question

Ladies, I am so sorryy for not getting back to you right away, but my ISP cut me off, and I had to scramble to get to the site.I will post tonight, some graet ways to visualize and also some technique for relaxation. So please hangt in..I will do it. Red

Concerned

Hi, Victoria. I, too, had this problem and found that my thinking was the biggest drawback to the sutuation. A friend told me that you have to think of yourself as "equal" or "better" than the people who will interview you. Maybe you could do an Internet Search on Google, and look for "self-Esteem" sites. The are full of info on how to think of yourself as "Number 1", and explanations on "How To" stuff. I read lots of stuff frim those sites. I even get "Positive Quote of The Day", which starts each day for me with some positivity. I need it. There is also "inspirational" reading that helps a lot. Faith can do wonders. Please try to remember that you are the same as the interviewers..no different, just have to overcome these feelings of "scared' and what all goes with it. Hang in there and read ! Red :)

Concerned

PS: Have you been to the doctor to discuss this? Have you discussed a medication to help you get "over the hump"? Red ;)

Concerned

[size=4]"We are what and where we are because we have first imagined it....[/size] _ _Donald Curtis

Suggestions?

Hi, Debra, how are you feeling today? I do not believe in "Walking". I do not know where Maria got that one. Do not leave your job over a differwnce of opinion, or because you have "stage fright", and fear to express yourself. Try to visualize yourself as a positive person who can and will answer, discuss any and all problems as they aise. Did you go to bookstore and look for a workbook by Edmund Bourne? You need to be pro-active and take the necessary steps to help yourself. I used to be like you, and after working on myself, found that I was equal, if not better that the people I was dealing with. There are exercises for what we have. It can be easily overcome if we make and take the time to do it. You must think positive, and at home, work on yourself. It is not going to work if you think it won't. You are what you think you are. You can be what you think you can be. Do not listen to people who tell you to walk away,, run, leave, etc. That is a negative reaction, and will not help you. What can I do for myself? You need to look in the mirror and rehearse what you want to say, over and over 'til you get it right, feel confident enought to say it face to face. What else can I do? You must go to bookstore, library, and get books and read everything you can get your hands on about this subject. You need to understand that you are not alone. If you read the back posts, you would have come across a list with famous people on it. It would amaze you ! Look for it. Some famous actors on the list . You must try to believe that you are as good, if not better than the people you come in contact with. Stop feeling sorry or insecure.When our self-esteem is low..we must look for ways to boost it. Panic disorder and anxiety syndromes do this..it is not your fault. If you can just do one thing and succeed, this will built your self-esteem by accomplishment and you will get a snow-ball effect. Please believe I am speaking from my own experience. And lastly, stay away from all negative things and people. If you have to rearrange your home to feel better ..do it. I did. I got rid of all vestiges , remnants of something that brought me down. You must take that first giant step in the right direction, so that we can help you from there. Sometimes people g

Concerned

Hi, Victoria, I am so happy foryou I have a cute story about when I first had to face my fears. IMy husband had been drafted into the Army, and my first son was about 1 week old. So we tried the Governor and all kinds of connections\but no deferrment. So, here I was, infant, no money coming in yet, and all this time on my hands. I had to stay home because of my son, so what to ddo? IMy neighbor helped me look in the paper, and we found a job seeling brooms and mops over the phone. I got that job,and on my very first call, I froze! This big mouth could not utter a word. What to do? My neighbor told me one thing, and it has stuck with me all these years. She said "Worst comes to worst, hang up..but remember this: They cannot see you..it is a telephone." She was right and that was all I needed to hear and I was fine. Think about it..the telephone..no one can see you, they cannot touch you, you can be aanyone you want to be..what can they do?They can't check on you. (This was many years ago..no caller ID). So I was on my way to selling brushes on the phone. That was, indeed, a giant step for this panic stricken new mother. You have taken a giant step by calling your doctor...please don't forget to fill us in..let us know you are OK, please?The telephone thing, as I call it, will be ok, when you feel stronger. That is going to come real soon. You will be able to do this, when you come to grips with this disorder. Reda all you can, for thee is nothing like education. When you understand that you are not alone, then you feel better.All of us hre at this site have similar problems. Some have worked thru their problems, some are stuck in the middle and need to move forward, and some are beng pro-active. That involves dedication to assuring understanding of the disorder, and taking the necessary steps to work thru what ever it is that is holding them back. We are here for you. Red

Missed Appointment - Another Question

Before I do all this work, I would like to know if anyone is still interested in Visualization Technique, and/or Relaxation Techniques? Please advise.Red

Recently Diagnosed

Allison, I was wondering how you are feeling now that he med has had time to work. Please post and let us know, we care about you. Red :quest: