Thanks for posting what helps you. I have started drinking chamomille tea and I find it relaxing. If anyone had told me a year ago that I would enjoy drinking straight herbal tea I would not have believed it... This condition is teaching me so much about myself and helping me to treat me better... there is a silver lining of sorts right? ;-)
These words are really encouraging " But it's good to know that life does continue and that panic is only a temporary thing."
I am trying very hard to see it this way too - Well more like waiting to get to the point where I am not afraid if I panic because I know what to do to bring it down - dont add the thoughts and that panic in itself is not harmful.
My problem stems mostly from feeling the sensations and then adding to the sensations with negative thoughts. As Davit says and Im finding that this is true - cbt is the hardest simplest thing there is!
Your words give great comfort and hope Davit. Thank you. Hope you've had a great day.
Chest still tight, upper back is still stiff and sore, tummy still knotted, head still aches, fear still present but it all feels a little less intense than it was yesterday. That's progress in my book.
I think what is helping me is knowing that eventually these sensations will fade. I have read some distressing things about anxiety that caused me to wonder if I would ever feel "normal". (I dont mean to offend anyone) It was all doom and gloom but I feel encouraged/hopeful here.
I am still working on the breathing techniques. For some reason they make me a little anxious. I think there is definitely a negative attached to the breathing thing for me. I am so so familiar with both cousins...
I tried writing and took Half a Xanax but still feel like my throat is closing. I did eat late and I also took lariam (anti malarial) yesterday. I'm going to Africa on Wednesday. Don't know of this has any relevance though
Ah. There you are Davit. Looks very peaceful in your santuary
I was actually asleep and woke up with a feeling of choking - like my throat was burning. Actually I had been anxious all day - it kept coming in waves and I was successful at warding off the panic attacks during the day but how does one cope with attacks that seemingly come out of nowhere - in your sleep?
I think I am a little anxious about the trip to Africa. It's a trip I planned 11 months ago when I didn't even know what an anxiety disorder was. Now I cant back out because it means losing a lot of money. I just have to find a way tell myself that all will be well...
I do fill out my anxious thoughts and panic attacks forms. Is that the same as journalling or do i need to get a notebook and start writing in that??? I feel a little overwhelmed right now.
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