I had begun attending yoga after suffering a severe back injury. There are many styles and many "certifications" of teachers, but from my own research, the IYENGAR yoga teachers undergo the most rigourous of training regimens to become certified.
The stretching and release of tension is a remarkable adjunct to any anxiety treatment program
Extremely interesting topic. One lady recently told me that when she tries to stop smoking, her panic increases. Personally I think it is just another excuse that anyone who can't quit rationalizes to themselves. I've struggled with smoking and thought maybe it amplified the effect of antidepressants but now I also have wellbutrin which is also a quit smoking aid. Now I believe I just smoke when I feel poorly about myself. If I felt good about myself I'd be exercising and playing music with my spare time, not oversleeping and being sedentary.
There is also the option of Qi Gong. I have a great video called QiGong for Healing which is presented such that it is easy to follow. I am contemplating taking a class at the local community centre. There are many forms of qi gong, so one has to investigate which ones are available and which ones are going to work for you. I should really view my video more often but perhaps signing up for the class will motivate me to practice more often.
Even after attending three social events with moderate calm, the tension had built up and I had not properly vented it. As a consequence, the three events are somewhat diminished when I can't function for a few days after. I pray that I have rested enough and calmed down enough to get to work tomorrow and get out to a new years' party which will be moderately stressful. Then I am supposed to join people for a new years day event. I have already warned them that I may be too beat down to take on too much after the new years eve party.
When I was had to explain to my boss about being stricken with anxiety, he was not cognizant about the topic. He felt that one would have to have circumstances driving the anxiety. Although I could pinpoint things that worsened my diagnosis, it was beyond what he would feel in the same situation.
There is a lady I know who is touring around trying to educate employers about mental health issues. I'm sure my employers were completely in the dark. I imagine coworkers draw their own conclusion with my being placed on disability then gradual return to work.
Sometimes it seems easier to avoid the subject. Imagine that, thinking that avoidance is the answer.
These days it seems that my exposure is just coming at me. Between being back at work and trying to participate with a church community, I am faced with scenarios that require me to challenge my social anxiety. Even then, I find myself trying to insulate myself from the exposures. A plan might be to extend myself even more with all the opportunities availabe but I worry about losing ground. Setbacks don't just happen once, the repercussions seem to linger for many days after a negative incident.
I am finding it hard enough to just face the necessary events, let alone generate even more to create progress. Deep down my aspirations are dormant as I accept that I'm pretty weak at handling day to day struggles let alone allowing any ambition to sneak in.
singing and playing guitar
working up a sweat
bike ride
self nurture: aroma therapy bath
tidy up: housechores previously procrastinated
solving computer problems
successfully recording LIVE music
phone a friend, share honestly
dancing to the blues radio
thanks Josie,
my fear of crowded enclosed spaces is more connected not being able to exit easily if I want to. I sit in a seat or stand in a way that I feel I can leave if my anxiety gets too much. if I'm there with someone else, it can be less anxiety inducing.
to carry on a conversation with someone can be anxiety inducing if the flow doesn't magically come. I can usually have a pleasant conversation with someone but can easily discouraged if the other person is rude or indifferent. I have to manage negative thoughts and fall back onto the belief that their response shouldn't affect me too much.
I used to fear the spotlight but participating in Toastmasters reduced that plus I have practiced performing music in front of people. I can still suffer anxiety if I feel I am being judged negatively by an audience. Again, managing the negative beliefs is the method I need to employ.
My experience with caffiene can be dependent on where my mood already is and just how strong the coffee is. Sometimes I can drink a mild coffee and get a mood boost, other times it sends me over the edge to almost physically shaking and mentally racing.
I'm coming to believe that sugar is also a culprit. I put a lot of sugar into my coffee and recognize that I really don't like coffee but putting sugar and chocolate into it makes it palitable. I spent two days recently sticking to decaf and found it a huge help.
My doctor is sending me for blood tests just to rule out any diabetic symptoms.
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