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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

watching movies

Ever since my anxiety started I have had a hard time watching more complex movies. In complex, I mean any movies that have more intense story lines. The first panic attack I ever had was during an intense movie and so I can see why it is such a problem for me now. I am able to watch comedies, romance movies, anything with happy endings. I continue to tell others (and myself) that I only like these types of movies because movie watching is an entertaining escape from reality and I would rather watch happy things than sad, scary or unusual things because we continue to have to deal with sad, scary and unusual things in real life so why would I want to deal with more of these things in movies. I just had to stop watching Avatar with my family because I was so uncomfortable and feeling anxious. I just feel like when I get like that during a movie, why torture myself?

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Stress

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Davit, I really like what you said about blocking out pain and fatigue. I am in much better physical health now than two years ago when the anxiety started. When my anxiety started I smoked, was overwieght and ate a very poor diet. Having anxiety has forced me to change all of these things in a desperate search to try and find relief. I quit smoking, lost 40 pounds and watch more carefully what I eat. I have no illnesses but I can completey identify with blocking out fatigue. I know that I am a hard worker and I continuously strive to be the best in everything I do, even though I completely overrun myself in the process. I guess I start to feel anxious and because I am so busy I am unable to stop and really think about what I am stressed out about. In my mind, I seem to think that stress should be attached to an exact event or occurance when really it could be from fatigue.

mickeylover, it's great that you have found a method to take time for yourself (a shower) and I think that's what I need to do too. Thanks again.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

throat tightness/lump feeling

Anerol,

Wow that is very interesting because I totally get the "burpy" feeling and really nauseas when I'm anxious. I almost feel nauseas because I feel the burps not wanting to come out.

Thanks for that info!

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

watching movies

Watching comedies and romance are so relaxing and make me happy. So yes, I will continue to avoid the others to keep things simple.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Stress

Thanks Sunny.

I am about to renovate my bathroom this summer. I will definitely keep that in mind when I make my purchases. Good idea!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Anxiety during pregnancy

Well its been months since I felt the anxiety creep up on me but I think that being pregnant has brought it back on. I know that this can definitely be from the hormonal changes going on in me but I'm just a bit depressed about it coming back. Not only am I panicking about something being wrong with me but now I have to worry about if the baby is still there and okay. I hate anxiety! I was doing so well.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Holiday pressure

I think the pressure duing this holiday season is how busy and fast paced things become as well as it can be a tough time of year emotionally for those who think of loved ones not here. At least thats what gets me all anxious this time of year. I find that one way to deal with this is to try to keep things as normal as possible. Keeping up with going to the gym, relaxing by reading or watching a good "non christmas" movie helps to make things feel normal.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

How can I go back to being "normal"?

Spartan,

Its amazing how much I can relate to your situation. The idea of feeling "normal" again and getting back to the person you used to be: one that wouldn't have been afraid to travel or take adventures. I used to dream all the time about travelling and seeing many things and now I just worry about everything and it feels like it sucks any excitement out of it. It just makes it scary now and its no longer appealing. Thanks to everyone for their replies because for me I feel like I'm in your shoes wondering what to do with my anxiety as well. I could almost say that those exact things would go through my head too if I thought about going to Churchill.

Wishing you the best,

Another Manitobian

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Handling Death

This week created some major setbacks for me as I learned of a younger relative dying. After hearing the story of how suddenly she died at only 21, I was offset the entire week (as many people would be) but on Saturday night I had a major panic attack (which I have not had like that for over a year). I was sure that I was going to die just like she did and had my jacket on, shoes on and was in the truck ready to drive to the hospital to seek help. After somewhat calming down with the help of my husband I only felt depressed, guilty and scared. I hate putting him through that but when he continues to try and help me by telling me it is just anxiety and to breathe I only fight him more on it telling him I need to go (to the hospital). Its almost as though when he gives in that I start to calm down. My problem with death is not that I can't accept that it is a part of life because believe me I know all to well that it is a part of life. Its that I just cannot stomach and continue to worry about when me or the ones I love will be gone. Once upon a time I did not think about these things. I want to be a person that does not worry this stuff as much as I do.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Handling Death

Thanks for the replies. You are so right Kevin about needing to be in control and whats totally scary about panic attacks is you feel like you've lost it. You observe you body and mind reacting in a way that you don't want but it just seems to happen. I've been doing much better so thanks again for the replies.

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