Hi Leanna, i use to think the same thing until a trip to my doctor helped me to realize i was having what is called nocturnal panic attack. The intense feelings of fear had me out of bed also until i realized what was happening, you are not the only one and hang in there, this program is awesome.
My biggest fear is the fear itself, not of heights, elevators .shopping malls and i can go out easily and with no fear. The problem is the anxious thoughts that lead to physical sensations that have me grabbing my med bottle. i successfully had all of this under control for eight years and had gone off my meds, but due to some very stressful situations in my life in the past year the panic has come back. I do think i can get through this again and beat it and i really am grateful for this program and support group. One thing i should mention is i work for Mental Health lol.
The program is the first time i tried cognitive behaviour therapy and yes it is teaching yourself to think differently, i conquered my panic with meds only and am going to finally face this head on, it came back for a reson i think because i didnt deal with it effectively the first time. Here's to exposure therapy, thanks everyone. Sadie
Today is my first day on omega 3 with Fish and Salmon oils and i also have heard very positive things about this, you can also take Vitamin B 6 or 12, Take care and hopefully this has been helpful as i am fighting going on an Antidepressent so heres to natural medicine.
I do also and can relate to how you are feeling, i think alot of Panic/ Anxiety sufferers are or have felt the very same way you are. You are not going crazy, it just feels that way. Remember Thoughts are a big part of panic , just keep tracking your thoughts and write them down. I too have come along way and have setbacks, but that is all they are setbacks. Stay positive and give yourself some credit for how far you have come and the progress you have made. Maybe carry a couple pills in your purse just so you know they are there.
First i would like to tell you how sad it was to read you have lost a child.I suffer from Anxiety and i can say i was to a point where i thought i was heading to insanity and believe me you are not going there. This afflication of the mind is all about thoughts, physical sensations and behaviours which can be dealt with. This program is fantastic and very helpful as you know you are not alone, others have been there done that. Some of lifes issues are out of our control but you can work on things one step at a time. Work at the program and know you are not alone. Have you gone to your Doc and spoken about this?
I think for everyone who is challenging their lives and what we have been dealt is a success story. I believe for myself my success is getting up everyday and saying to myself that i am still in this and i am not going to give up that one day i can live Panic free. For everyone who is still battling their thoughts and feelings keep up the good work and keep working the program, that is what has helped me and i have a ways to go, but it works.
I use my hot packs and then have a nice relaxing hot bath followed by some herb tea. I also drink some warm milk and practise my breathing while i am doing all this.I am also trying really hard to think about where my thoughts are taking me and if i get off track i write it all down . Have a great day
I often think about this also, " Will i ever be over this and feel like the old me, i find myself looking around at the people in my life and even people on the street, and thinking are they going through the same thing i am, or i feel myself a little jealous of their happiness with not having to deal with what i am, Does anyone else feel this way. For me stress is something i have to watch as it brings on the Anxiety. On a positive note i am going to continue working on my Anxious thoughts and dealing with the negativity and hey spring is coming here in canada soon, have a great day!!
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