I am a 30 year old female that has had anxiety for about 7 years and was triggered by my parents constant relying on me for years. When I finally seeked help from a therapist. She helped me figure out where it started from but I feel like it opened pandoras box because 2 weeks after seen my therapist I had a panic attack at work that felt like a heart attack. Ever since I started with phobias. I had to quit my job because I was terrified I'd get a panic attack again. I feared seen my parents for the same reason and I feared fear itself. I still do. I'm working on it. I did week one of this program and it was great. Then I just started the 2nd week and that is where I'm at.
Thank you so much for sharing your story it keeps me hopeful I had a rough night with anxiety. I kept thinking of what happened yesterday and I understand I have to stop the negative thoughts. When I do , that is when I usually feel better. I also scare myself by continually thinking if I should take medication. I don't want to because I'm scared it will get worse, but if I do or don't I'm afraid of the same outcome. Any thoughts on that?
Oh my goodness, thank you so so much for the encouragement and sharing your thoughts. My day started shaky but I went to therapy and got more confirmation that it's normal to have challenging days and I just need to keep practicing. It feels like a lot of work to change my thoughts to positive constantly but with reassurance from you all and my therapist its really helping. I think as I practice more and remind myself that I am not going to faint when I'm having a panic attack and that I'm not going crazy, the anxiety will get better. I'm hopefully and a lot of it is because of your words of encouragement. Thanks again all
Today half the day I felt fear of going crazy, like I'm not focused enough. I kept doing my homework for week 2 and nothing would make me feel better. Until I got busy at home cooking. But I was scared because negative thoughts kept running through my head like what if I can't overcome this? It is frustrating to fight those thoughts all day. Is that still normal or common in week 2?
Well it's the weekend and I was able to go shopping with my husband with some anxiety but it would go away . I had moments today where I just felt normal! It felt really good. I self talked and told myself that panic can't make me crazy or pass out and I would eventually calm down. I had a good time in busy places. I even allowed my kids to go to my parents house. (my husband dropped them off). In the beginning it caused me a lot of anxiety but my husband talked to me and helped me calm down. Overall I feel like I'm on my way in the right direction. I decided not to take any prescription medication for now because I've been seen glimpses of hope in me. I have some difficult mornings but I get better after the morning and I'm being able to function. It's small steps from where I want to be but I decided to focus on what I could do as apposed to what I can't do. And this way I can try to stick to thinking positive.
Well yesterday I had a bad day, nausea, nervous, shaky, tired , weak, no appetite. And today I feel the same. It's so hard. I'm starting my week three today. Wish me luck, I could really use some prayers. All I could do is my best. I have been so myserable I decided to talk to my doctor about medication unfortunately he can't see me until next week.
Thank you for your support. I got started on Paxil and I feel still nauseous everyday and weak but I'm hoping the medication will start to kick in and help ease my nerves a little so I can move on easier. I'm hopeful.
Well I've had a rough week because of the nausea and feeling nervous all the time. But I noticed that every afternoon I started to feel better and more calm, even hungry. So I've been looking forward to the evenings. Today I woke up nervous but determined I was not going to live like this so I pushed myself. I went to church eventhough I felt nervous. Then I went with my family to a busy arcade establishment and stores. I was surprised that I enjoyed myself, despite feeling very tired. Then when I got home I was able to call my parents without anxiety. I still can't meet them in person but atleast I was able to talk to both of them. I've been practicing the worksheets when I would feel anxious and it's helping. I'm about to start week four. I'm scared but exited at the same time. I know it's been a roller coaster but I do overall see improvement. I have had time to read through the relaxation section but when I feel very anxious in the mornings nothing seems to help. But I think that will get better with time. Thank you so much for the support.
Today is my first day of week 4. Finally here. It's been a roller coaster but despite the ups and downs I see improvement. It hasn't been easy and exposure will not be easy but it's the road to recovery.
Hi Steve , glad you are with us. I'm doing the program too. Today is my first day of week 4. It hasn't been easy but it has been working. I see improvement over the weeks. Small steps towards recovery. Hope to continue to read your progress. Good luck and God bless!
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