Thanks Diva, it is very much appreciated what you say. I was at my doctors last week about this and I'm going to my counsellor's not until early May (which I guess is not that far away), and I've started doing the program here, just printed off everything. I know I'm ok (semi-convincing), but I know (hopefully), I'll be ok. Guess I have to work on the confidence and trust in what I say (ha, ha).
Thank you again.
I think I know the bottom of my panic disorder. About 25 years ago, I lost my Dad to cancer, my Grandfather committed suicide and then my Dad's business partner died suddenly, this all happened within one month in December, right before Christmas. This all hit me like a brick wall. But you think you've grieved enough or you're done and you carry on, but when I met my husband, it started, the panic and anxiety. Thinking that this guy is too good to be true and he to will leave just like my Dad did. (I was 18 when my Dad died). And from that point on, any new and exciting thing that would come up, I couldn't get excited about because I had to put up the brick wall to guard myself against any sadness/loss. I have 3 beautiful boys and adoring and supportive husband and it's hard to get excited. It's the trust issue. Do you find this hard, the trusting your instincts? thanks for listening.
Thank you so much for your input. It's nice to know you're not alone. I have started the first lession, really great information and I think I'm starting to get how everything works in terms of your thoughts, behavious and physical sensations, what a wonderful program.
Thank you again Diva, I appreciate your help.
Two days ago, it was a good day, started off a little anxious, calamed myself down, got out into the sun and started feeling better. The whole day was a good day. I was laughing, smiling, feeling good inside. Then the next day (yesterday), man, what a bad day. Woke up feeling anxious, then my physical symptoms took control and I was off...everything was wrong, how I was feeling, I had myself convinced I was sick and everything was wrong. I tried calming my self dowm, didn't work. By dinner time, I was a mess, I had a huge panic attack, lasted about 20 minutes, cried, anxious, after that, I settled dowm then went to bed. Today, I seem ok, am I going nuts??? Anyone get this....I was really scared how much control these thoughts have, especially how the physical symptoms can just manifest itself and away you go, but I can't give up right? Thanks for listening.
You know what Diva, you are always there to respond to everyone, you are such a caring person, always so interested in everyone, so concerned and now you should take care of YOU. I'm sorry you're in a rough spot, but it sounds like you can do this. You're a strong person, keep going...
I'm not giving up, I have reached that point where I know I want to get better, but those physical symptoms are strong and very overwhelming and I get myself soooo convinced that I have a dreaded health issue that I send myself flying. But it's hard, but I'm not giving up. Thanks for letting me vent. Tomorrow will be a better day, we'll start again. Let's hope for a sunny day, that always helps :)
Hi David, you know, I have that too. There is just something that triggers something inside you and it sets you off. Boy how I can relate. Just take it day by day. The program really helps you and teaches you coping techniques. I'm so glad I found this. It's really helping me. Sometimes when I'm at home and it's quiet, that's when things start up for me again. Like you, it reminds me of a time when I was sad and anxious. I just get up and do something different to get my mind off the past things and try and move on. You have to make yourself do this. Good luck. Everyone is different, you have to find what works for you.
Ok, I have to go to a doctor's appointment (one that I scheduled) to speak to my doctor about an issue (which I thought was being proactive about), but of course, away I go with my anxiety starting to creep up. Doing the self-talk thing, it seems to be working, but of course I'll get there, say what I need to say and listen to her and then I'll leave and think, "maybe she wasn't telling me everything". This is one of my major anxiety issues...But, I'll still do the self talk and hopefully leave there telling myself to leave it alone, she knows what she's doing and go from there. Boy, if only my van walls could talk...lots of self talk going on lol...I guess I just needed to vent. This appointment, I made to question a few things, but why do I get all wound up about it? I'll let you know...
I have spoken to my doctor about my panic and anxiety problems, she has always given me titles of books to read, which have helped, "Mind Over Mood", but do you ask to be on meds to get you through this period or how do you go about doing this? Just wondering, she seems reluctant to suggest that.
I came back from my doctor's appointment and she suggested to try propranolol hydorchloride, only 10 mg. Now, I'm not sure if there is any links to this on this sight, if anyone has tried this, what their outcome was, but, I do need something for my nerves, and she said this should be helpful, (also used for high blood pressure). Does anyone had any experience with this? Thanks.
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