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Alternative therapies

Dear Members,

In addition to the support you’re receiving online, outside therapy and medication, many other alternative therapies exist to help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety. They include but are not limited to:

• Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Ayurveda, Massage
• Aromatherapy
• Magnet Therapy, Light therapy, ESR
• Herbal supplements, nutritional therapy and Chinese medicine
• Educational materials

At this time we would like to remind all our members that although taking herbal supplements, Chinese medicine or making changes in your diet has been beneficial to some, it is not always safe. For this reason, it is always highly recommended to consult with your doctor or pharmacist before pursuing any naturopathic regiment as it may conflict with other current health conditions and/or medications you are taking.

We now invite our members to share their experiences with alternative therapies and/or ask questions.
 
Karen, Health Educator
15 years ago 0 406 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lousy Day

CM,
 
Sarah has asked you some good questions to help you rediscover what things you did in the past that made it easy for you to let things go and not bother you.  Have you given the questions some thought?  Reflect back again and write them down and see how they fit or can be adapted into your current situation.  Don't give up, keep trying and see what works for you.
 
Karen, Health Educator
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Good Days

CM,
 
Great to hear your group has identified some commonalities...it's a good place to start!  Good luck on the rest of the group project.  Sounds like progress, keep it up! 
 
Karen, Health Educator
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Question about lexapro

Brandie,
 
Thanks for the update.  Glad to hear you are no longer experiencing the nightmares now that you are off the Luvox. 
 
About the recurring morning anxiety, something like deep breathing could be helpful to you.  Getting into the calmest state before bed may keep your anxiety from rebounding in the morning. 
 
You may also want to try journalling your frustrations before employing your relaxation technique at night.  It may take a few tries before your body gets into the habit of being calm. Be sure to also use the program. Session 2 & 3 will teach you to recognize and challenge anxious thoughts.  Hope this helps.
 
Karen, Health Educator
15 years ago 0 406 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Tracking your progress

Dear Members,

Today will be our last discussion on overgeneralizations. Over the last two weeks we have reflected on our individual thoughts patterns and reactions to comments made by others, tracked and learned more about them and the negative impact they can have on our moods. 

Continue to focus on this topic working towards achieving your goal and keep tracking your progress. You may see improvements in some areas but not in others. Keep your plan updated and modify as you need to along the way.

If you are encountering difficulties, please feel free to ask questions.
Karen, Health Educator
15 years ago 0 406 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Think I'm dying.....all the time

Brandie,
 
Have you gone through the program tools?  I encourage you to try some relaxation techniques such as box breathing or progressive muscle relaxation to help ease the anxiety (you will find the instructions to these exercises in your toolbox). 
 
Practicing these relaxation techniques before bed and as soon as you open your eyes in the morning can get you into the calmest state and prevent the attacks from rebounding in the morning.  Also try journalling your frustrations before employing your relaxation techniques at night.
 
It may take a few tries before your body get used into the habit of being calm.  Be sure to also check out sessions 2 and 3 which teaches you how to recognize and challenge anxious thoughts.
 
Let us know how your appointment with your psychiatrist goes.  We are here for support when ever you need us, just post!
 
 
Karen, Health Educator
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Did you know?

Brandie,
 
Knowledge is power and I commend you for the amazing progress you have already made in one month!  Keep posting with us and let us know how we may help you.
 
Karen, Health Educator
15 years ago 0 406 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Journaling Everyday

Dear Members,
 
Make journaling a part of your day!

Have you taken the time to start your journaling?  Journaling can be as easy as a personal recount of your daily activities, your emotional thoughts or what made you smile today.

Make today the day you actively involve a journal into your routine.  Take the time to choose the right journal and make it fun.  Pick something that gives you positive energy and a happy feeling. It can be your favorite superhero or your favorite print.  You are using it everyday and it should be a happy moment when you take it out .

How you prepare you journal is up to you. Diary style, listing style, inspirational style, happy thought style, or reward style.  Whatever you choose, know that is can help you pinpoint areas that you may want to re-asses and further work on, or just reflect a year in review.

It is important to try and write down all your feelings and emotions. 
Use this as a place to gain momentum and happiness. 
Use it as a place to pour out all your bad feelings or good ones.
Use it for all your rewards.
Use it to look back and remember.
Use it to challenge yourself and set goals.

Use it for yourself and see the difference it can make!
 
Karen, Health Educator
15 years ago 0 406 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Morning Anxiety Is The Worst

Brandie,
 
Have you tried relaxation techniques before bed and as soon as you open your eyes? Something like deep breathing could be helpful to you.

Getting into the calmest state before bed may keep your anxiety from rebounding in the AM. You may also want to try journalling your frustrations before employing your relaxation technique at night.

It may take a few tries before your body gets into the habit of being calm. Be sure to also use the program. Session 2 & 3 will teach you to recognize and challenge anxious thoughts.
 
Members, have any other techniques that help you deal with morning anxiety attacks?
 
Karen, Health Educator
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Another newbie ....

Hopefilled,
 
Welcome to our support community!  There are many people within this support group that share similar questions and concerns as you.  Take some time to review our Panic Program and tools available to you online.  The program is 12-weeks and each session is based on the previous session, so we strongly encourage you to work slowly through the program and not jump ahead...there's no rush!  If you have any questions or concerns about our tools, please feel free to contact us via feedback. 
 
Members, have you also been on Effexor and experienced withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing?  What did you find helped ease the withdrawal symptoms?  How about lowering anxiety levels?  Have you tried box breathing and deep muscle relaxation?  Check out the program tools for these techniques and let us know if they have worked for you.
 
Please continue to strive forward and lean on us for support.
 
 
Karen, Health Educator