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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Medication...

Hi Diva, Long-standing insomnia can be very hard on the body, as you already know. Sleep (especially deep sleep) is how the body repairs and rejuvenates itself so when that doesn't happen, the body starts to react in different ways. I'm glad you are in constant contact with your doctor to look into this. Have you ever heard of a sleep clinic? I wonder if looking into that might be an option for you. Finally, I wanted to mention something in regards to your "jerking awake and inhaling crazily" symptom. Please ask your doctor about something called Sleep Apnea. This is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Your doctor can do some tests to diagnose it if this is the case for you.............this is just a thought. Be well, Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Lousy Day

Hi CM, First of all, I'm glad you and your mom feel better after chatting. As for the dizzy spells - there can be many different causes. Anything from an inner ear infection to low blood sugar to high stress can cause dizziness. Did your doctor rule out all these possibilities? Seeing a psychiatrist isn't a bad idea, and don't feel bashful about expressing your concerns to find a suitable solution. If the dizziness persists, go see a doctor again. Hope you feel better, Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Divorce

Hi Miki, You must be so proud of yourself for taking a difficult yet courageous step. The relief you feel is because intuitively you know you made the right decision by leaving an unhealthy situation. Hope you are hanging in there............take it a step at a time (as you say!) Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Looking for Moms with panic and anxiety????

Hello Tonee, Welcome to the support site...........you have reached the right place for great support, encouragement and wisdom. Please take the time to review the program and all the tools available to you. Check out the forums and post often. We are all here to support you. I believe your thoughts on how one develops a fear of physical safety definitely ring true. Much of it is learned behaviour. Although fear and anxiety can be motivators, if they shift to the opposite extreme, they become inhibitors. Good luck, Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Strong

That is great news Miki! You have a great support system with your loved ones around you and now that you feel stronger, you will get through this. Is it possible that the situation with your husband was contributing greatly to your PA's and anxiety?? And now that you have removed yourself from that situation, it seems your anxiety has totally diminished! Keep it up! Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Coping Capability?

Hi Jhori82, I think the answer to your question lies within your post.............it is all about changing your focus......reframing your perspective and looking at things from a different angle. One way of challenging thoughts is to visualize the outcome. If you want a positive outcome, how can you change your mental processes to reflect that outcome? Members........please share how you manage your thoughts in order to feel in control. Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Depression and Chronic Illness

Depression & Chronic Illness Members,

It's fairly common that people with a chronic illness also have clinical depression. That's because a chronic illness does more than affect a person's physical well-being. A chronic illness, such as diabetes or heart disease, has a major impact on a person's lifestyle and even on a person's sense of self.

Examples of chronic illnesses include type 1 or type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, and cancer.

Are you currently living with a chronic illness? How do you think your health status plays into your depression?

Faryal - Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Concentration Problem

Hi Stressedgirl, Avoidance may not be the best strategy in your situation although initially it may have been the easiest way to deal with the anxiety and panic attacks. Anxiety is brought on by our perception of a stressful event or situation. The key word here is "perception". You perceive yourself to be very competitive............that is ok. Does that also mean you must win every time? Or can you still approach a task with a competitive spirit and find satisfaction and contentment in any outcome.........as long as you did your best? Stress and anxiety to a small degree before an event or while trying to accomplish a task can be a healthy thing. It allows you to stay mentally alert and focused. I am curious why you are so demanding of yourself? You say you want to achieve your goals.........can you tell us what some of these goals may be? Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

medication side effects and anxiety (quit smoking med)

Hello Steve, Welcome to our support centre............you have reached the right place for great advice, support and encouragement. Please do take the time to review the program and the tools available to you. As you work through the program and sessions you will discover the benefits and will learn useful ways to challenge your thought patterns. It is a lot of work but is worth it if you stick to it. Champix has been shown to result in the side effects you mentioned. It is unfortunate that you suffered these with such intensity and that as a result you now still have nightmares and anxiety. Can you elaborate on what aspects of the vivid dreams are manifesting into morning anxiety...........what exactly are you anxious about? I also encourage you to join our sister site for smoking cessation on which I am sure you will be able to find other members who can share with you their experience on Champix and bad dreams. We are all here to support you through this journey. Please keep us posted on how you are doing and what the psychiatrist has to say. Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

medication side effects and anxiety (quit smoking med)

Hi Steve, You are very welcome and thank you for elaborating on your dreams. My concern is that the vivid and disturbing dreams are causing your sleep to be disjointed, or broken which in itself has many detrimental consequences. Firstly, deep sleep is necessary for the body to repair, heal and rejuvenate and is also the only time when certain stress hormones are released because of their circadian rhythm. When this stage of sleep is disrupted, the body and mind do not have the chance to heal and recover. As a result, you wake up feeling unrested and unrefreshed, and more anxious.............this in turn probably transforms into difficulty concentrating and focusing on tasks at work and creating a sense of paranoia about you. Among these effects are the additional negative effects on the body itself which is still fatigued. I would like to suggest to you a couple of things to help you maintain your sleep........

Exercise - are you working out at the moment? Exercise releases endorphins and helps with depression, increases blood flow and normalizes hormones.
Avoid caffeine which act as stimulants and contribute to anxiety. It has been shown that caffeine also interferes with sleep patterns. Avoid alcohol also.
Eat foods high in Vitamin B and serotonin - grains, dark green leafies, cheese, turkey, cottage cheese, nuts, beans and eggs - as you may already know depression results from low serotonin levels in the brain
warm bath before bed
Deep breathing exercises whenever the anxiety creeps in and definitely as a meditative exercise before bed.

Hope some of this is helpful Steve. As you work through the cognitive aspects of the program you will find other strategies to challenge your mental processes in order to overcome this battle. Good luck and check back in soon! Faryal, Health Educator

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