That's what we are all here for! Support , sharing, and passing on knowledge!
I want to talk with my friend and mentor Davit, who was never shy to say it like it is..which I appreciate so much.... maybe now its my turn to give some advice....so here goes....Davit....I, and so many others miss you, and want you to be involved here...your incredible experiences and knowledge is so inspiring ...so get up, dust yourself off and do what you do so well....helping others suffering with anxiety /panic. I will continue to be here either way, but your input means such a great deal to me. I want some advice on how I should manage my new BP pill too, knowing you self-regulate it.
To all of us here, have a great night..I will check in in the morning
I hope you have a wonderful visit with your family in the U.S.
I really don't have any knowledge about travels on airplanes...since I haven't been on one in almost 20 years...but even in my everyday life I use the coping techniques I've learnt here to make me calmer..sometimes at work I pretend I'm doing paperwork for a few minutes when I'm actually writing the challenging questions out. Someday I hope to be able to travel panic free., and I can see these items being very handy. I too enjoy a good crossword puzzle.
Oh good..this gives me an excuse to bug my 21 year old about quitting smoking! And trying to get my 18 year old son to eat healthier. My husband is very fit and healthy.
Sorry to hear its been so rough for you...You say there were numerous scares before it was discovered that you had placenta still in your womb. You must have been very physically ill..that, combined with the stress of not knowing what is wrong with you, and just having had a beautiful baby ..all those new hormones...wow that's quite a cocktail...perfect breeding ground for panic to set in.
How long do your attacks last? Are you generally anxious during the day? You might find the Negative thoughts checklist helpful...when you start worrying about not being able to take care of your baby, write down what you are thinking and ask the questions to it. Trying to replace them with positive thoughts is another way to feel less anxious.
Please post here if you want...lots of us find its great to have a place where people really understand panic...and we do!
Sorry to hear you need another surgery, and that your eyes hurt. That must be draining. Do you know how long it will be before you have the first surgery? I hope not too long.
I read and reread your post ..
I think I see what it means....we all are our own book...but its the reading of our book by others..and ourselves... that affects us and our relationships.
That's a huge step! Being able to go through whole days without negative thoughts is fabulous!
I can see why you'd be totally exhausted after all those hours in panic...then the left-over anxiety...not enough sleep.... a new baby...
My longest panic episode ever was about a full day ...took me days to get over it, I was totally drained. And I didnt have a baby to care for. No wonder you're scared. I had anxiety when my sons were babies..but back then my doctor told me I was "over-sensitive" ..and to basically get over it... I remember it being so difficult. You are doing everything right!
You say that you have valium ...is this your regular medication for panic? I'm not an expert, nor am I advocating for the use of meds...but there are lots of different types out there...maybe trying another one ..it might last you longer...or cut off the panic earlier before it escalates? Do you see your doctor soon?
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