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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 122

New to forum

Hi, I'm 45 and have had panic attacks and anxiety for about 20 years, Back when they first started I didn't know what they were, I had just had my little girl, and had to have some dental work done, and thats were I had my first Big attack. I didnt have them all the time at first, but as time went by they got worse. Back then it wasn't really something that was talked about alot, Through research my husband and I figured out what it was. Over the years I have been able through reading different

books to overcome some of my avoidences (mostly stores and big crowds) but still have things I would like to overcome like

being able to drive again. I'm looking forward to talking to everyone.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 122

New to forum

Hi Brandie,

I hope your day is going well, I remember being where you are now, It will get better!!!

If you think your husband would be supportive tell him how you have been feeling and have

him read up on panic & anxiety so that he can be your support person to help you overcome your fears,

After all the sane goes( two heads are better than one right)!!!And you won't feel like you have to hide anything

from him. As for leaveing the house&doing your daliy routine keep doing as much as you can

it will help you when you start your exposure work, I know it's scary! You said that your worst

time is when you first get up, try putting a pad and pen by the bed and when you first wake up

write down 5 things that make you happy or smile, to help start your day! And keep telling yourself

you are a strong and confident person who can handle anything that comes your way!

Hope this helps.

sweatbee

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 122

Am I the only one?

Hi, When I first started to have anxiety I had the scary anxious thoughts, I would watch the news and think the same thing as you, could I do that? it use to scare me, but then I realised that I couldn't hurt anyone and never had, that I was

just scaring myself, so I started to limit myself on watching the news for awhile and it got better. Remember people with anxiety and panic are very careing people. hope this helps.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 122

Physical Symptoms of Panic

I to have had panic attacks for a long time, And have also had anticipatory anxiety for many years, at first I would get

all worked up even if the event was 2 to 3 weeks ahead I would what if myself into a real state of anxiety so that by the time the event came I would make an excuse and not go. But then I started to turn the what if's around, when I say what if this happens( if )( being bad or negative) I started to change it and say well what if and make it something good or I even make

it something funny! or goofy! I also have started to tell myself if the event is a week off that I'll wait until 2 days before and then worry about it, giving myself the ok not to worry. This has helped me to cope with things . As for worrying about what if I have an attack while I'm out, I get this to and keep telling myself that if it does happen that I'm a strong and confident person and I can handle anything panic and anxiety throughs at me (sometimes better than others) LOL. I figure if I'm going to look at the negative I need to look at the positive.

Hope this helps.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 122

Diva news...

Hi Diva,

Don't feel bad for not being able to answer everyone, I think everyone will just be happy to hear that your ok.

hopefully your meds will start to work for you. Don't feel bad about sleeping alot, after all you had trouble sleeping

in the past, it's just your body trying to catch up, and also the body repairs it's self when we sleep so take the time for

yourself! after all would'nt you tell a friend the same thing? So be good to yourself you deserve it!

And don't feel bad about asking your mom for help, she just wants to help you any way she can so you can get

back on your feet, besides thats what moms like to do for their kids !!! It makes us feel good !

About feeling guilty for not contributing, don't when you feel better I know you will be their for everyone else

it's just the type of wonderful person you are, it shows in your posts! Like they say you can't get water from an empty

well, so take care of you! we wish you the best!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 122

Good Day with exposure!

Hi everyone, I just wanted to post about my day with exposure work, I have had a hard time driving

for a long time now, I have tried to start driving again several time in the past to become overwelmed

and give up, well today I started my exposure work with driving . I decided to start in a local park were

the traffic would'nt be heavy and I drove for 10 mins! Yes I had a couple of panic attacks but as soon as

I felt them coming on I started monitoring my breathing ( I have a tendency to not breath when I panic) and

after adjusting my breathing I was able to continue on, so even though my husdand was with me I still am

really hopeful that in time I can get back to driving by myself !! I have a some questions but I will post it in

another section. I just wanted to let everyone know that it is possible to start concuring some of these fears

that hold us back!!! My best to everyone!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 122

open to suggestions

Hi everyone

I have a problem, When I drive and someone pulls up behind me It through's me into a panic! I don't

know why this happens to me, even if I see them coming in the mirror it just gets my panic going !

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this? I tried to turn the mirror, but then I'm

Afraid that I won't see if I need to get out of danger's way. I also don't like to drive fast as I feel

like I might not be able to stop fast if I need to. The funny thing about all this is that when I was younger

I drove halfway across the country and never had any trouble with my driving, I was a every good driver.

I would appreciate any suggestions on this. Thanks

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 122

Hi All I am new here

Hi Shaz, welcome to the forums, its a great place to get info on what you are going through, the people

here are great! I too am going through perimenopause and have been for 6 years, I know what you

mean about being tearful and the ups and downs but I just ride the waves and tell myself that my body

is changing and that their are going to be changes. It's good that you are having your hormones tested and

that your doc is on top of things, as for meds I take buspar and have been for years, for pms and anxiety

its an older med but it works for the most part. I'm sure someone will be on shortly with some more info

for you sorry I can't be more help. I just wanted to welcome you.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 122

question about anxious thoughts

Hi Mich991

I wanted to tell you about my experience with scary thoughts: The first year or two of having panic& anxiety

attacks I remember having the scary anxious thoughts, it was really bad at night( my husband was working 3rd shift at the

time), I would be home alone with my daughter who was little at the time. When it was time for bed I would lay

their and the thoughts would start to race! What if I run out of the house and beat on the neighbors door! or run out

into traffic! what if I hurt my daughter while sleep walking! this went on until I would whined up having a massive

panic attack! This went on every time my husband worked 3rd( I didn't do it when he was home)!! So one night

the same routine started and I remember being tired, well as the thoughts started as I lay their I stretched my arms

out and said out loud OK if it's going to happen let it happen now! Well after about 5 minutes went by I said out

loud well I guess theirs my answer nothing happened!!!!! I realized it was just Fear!!! Fear and worry that I would'nt

have control. After that I did exactly what CadenMcCullem wrote I would just let the thoughts float in and right back

out telling myself that their just thoughts. And they did go away!! I think because I took the power out of the fear.

I hope this helps to here.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 122

Cheers?

Hi jhori81,

It's great to here that you are doing better, and that the meds are working for you! It will let you get out

more and enjoy some of the things that you have been missing!! maybe it will help with the depression

also. I'm so happy for you! enjoy and have some fun!

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