Thank-you so much for your words of encouragement.
I have some days now and again that are not too anxious which is an improvement for me. After the surgery I used to be constantly on edge and terrifying myself with worry, I never thought I would have good days and not so bad days.
I know I really have to work on the negative thoughts.
I hope everything works out for you tomorrow and your husband tells you what you want to hear. I hope you can have peace of mind and a restful nights sleep.
Thanks for your suggestion as I too have recurring negative thoughts. I think I'll go upstairs now & try challenging one that has been plaguing me today.
Thanks for your advice, I have been practicing abdominal breathing for about a week now. I do it twice a day for 3 minutes each time. I afraid I'm not good with the visualization though. I did try it with my social worker and she gave me a relaxation CD, but I can't seem to get into it.
I have taken a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course last year and have tried doing the body scan and walking meditation but find I get more anxious so I have stopped doing that.
The one thing that really seems to calm me and stop all the racing thoughts is Tai Chi, it's so relaxing and I love doing it.
As for my diet I eat way too many sweets, but was recently diagnosed with a kidney stone and now am only allowed to eat 1 chocolate bar a day. I didn't have too bad a day today and am finding that I am having at least some good days compared to 6 weeks ago when I just had my surgery. Sounds really strange though when I am not feeling anxious or panicky I feel as if something is wrong.
I am meeting with a new social worker tomorrow who treats this disorder on a lot of different levels she really sounds good.
I was practicing the abdominal breathing last night. In for 4, hold for 4, out for 6 then 2 normal breaths in between. I continued this sequence for 5 minutes or I thought I did until I heard a noise outside that startled me & then at that point I didn't even know what time it was day or night. I felt very strange & it frightened me.
I don't know whether I forgot to do the 2 normal breaths in between or since it was the first time I was practicing the breaths in/hold for 4 and out for5 minutes that I got a bit light headed.
I was wondering if anyone else ever had this reaction. I am not going to do this type of breathing again as I don't want to feel like that again.
Thanks for your reply. I understand what you are saying is the reason but it still frightens the wits out of me & at this point I don't want to practice it. Can someone not pass out trying to do this abdominal breathing?
Thanks for your reply, it's a relief to know that other people are in the same boat with the breathing exercise
Sorry to hear about your attack, hopefully at least you can identify the trigger. I had quite a lot of full blown attacks myself so you have my sympathies.
I started learning the Taoist form of Tai Chi, it's a 108 moves with a lot of repetition. I find it's the only thing now days that really relaxes me. There are other forms of Tai Chi but I really enjoy this one.
Maybe you can find a Taoist Tai Chi class location close to you.
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