Hi Sarah,
If you continue to cough up the "black stuff" please go and see your doctor. Even though it may be from the candles, it is important to be safe when it comes to your health. While you are at your doctors ask him/her about the feelings you are having. Your doctor knows your history and the two of you can get everything out in the open. Please continue to discuss your thoughts and concerns here in our support group. It is always good to talk about your feelings and hopefully you can get some of your questions answered.
Take care Sarah and we will be looking forward to your next post :)
Melanie
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the kind words about the Panic Center and being so helpful and kind to Vikkee :). Vikkee as you can already see this site is full of amazing supportive people. We are all positive and open-minded! We hope that you continue to share your thoughts and concerns with us. You will find that The Panic Center has many "TOOLS" to the left of this screen that may help you with understanding a bit more about panic and anxiety.
So welcome to the site Vikke! We will be looking forward to hearing from you again soon!
Cheers,
Melanie
Wow!! This is great everyone! Happy to hear that those "good days" are happening to you. Please continue to visit and let us know how you are doing.
All the best,
Melanie
Hi Aleks,
You are doing something to understand these feelings....you are visitng this site :). You are letting us know how you are feeling and we want to help. Take little steps at a time...you have just made a big step and that is expressing your thoughts and concerns. You will find that we all have our own experiences and we will be here to listen to you and guide you the best we can. Please post again and let us know how you are feeling and how your day is going.
Melanie
Sarah,
We always believe that the best therapy is to talk :). Most of us tend to keep our thoughts and a concern bottled up inside and then that is when problems begin. It is great to hear that everything is fine! I am sure that the techs and the doctor did not even think that there was a problem with you and your anxiety. I would like to know one person who does not get a bit anxious when it comes to diagnostic tests.
Thank you so much for "venting". It is always nice to hear from you and see that you are able to express you feelings so comfortably here on the site.
Sarah, please feel free to hop back on the site when you need to chat or vent. We are always here for you 24/7!
Take care,
Melanie
It is a success Sarah! We have to take baby steps to eventually reach our goal :). Think of it this way; you take a huge leap into something you are not sure of and it really was to soon to get there. How do you feel? Like you did not succeed! By taking these tiny steps you are preparing yourself in a positive direction. You are doing it Sarah!! Take these tiny steps and we will always be here if help is needed :).
Please continue to post with us. This was a great day today!
Cheers,
Melanie
Lucy,
This is a good thing! You understood that an attack was coming on and you handled the situation properly. Please do not feel embarrased! We all have been in your shoes! Next time you go for a walk maybe have someone go with you or continue to bring your cell phone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and please continue to post.
Take care,
Melanie
Susanne and I would like to wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are happy to be part of such a great group of people :).
Have a great weekend and enjoy your family and friends!
Sincerely,
Melanie and Susanne
From Lynn:
Hey there. Just dropping in to say hello and
introduce myself. I'm a 28 year old professional
who has finally acknowledged that I need outside
help in dealing with my anxieties. I was diagnosed
with body dysmorphic disorder when I was in my
late teens and have been suffering for over a
decade. Currently my biggest problems are my
fear of public gatherings and the ridiculously high
expectations I put on myself AND the way I push
my partner away physically because I think I'm
undeserving of his affection (plus I don't like him
getting too close to me because I'm afraid he'll
notice my flaws). I'm at the point where when he
tries to hug me I freak out and feel extremely
clausterphobic...it's an aweful feeling and I'm afraid
I'm going to drive him away. He's very kind and
understanding but I still worry which seems to only
compound my anxiety!
I just need someone to tell me how to start the
process of changing these old habits so I can relax
and start liking myself again. I'm not even sure if
this is the right forum for my situation, but I figured I
better start somewhere!
Any advice on where and how to start would be
greatly appreciated!!
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