Fact: Absence of symptoms does not mean the absence of stress. In fact, camouflaging symptoms with medication may deprive you of the signals you need for reducing the strain on your physiological and psychological systems.
You've got a great eye for editing. Looking at your picture sends an instant feel of calm and sereness. It really as if I'm right there, looking at the rolling hills and trees.
Panic attacks or increased anxiety is common in the morning, so its normal. There are a variety of reasons that you may not have experience one this morning. But, its great that you're just enjoying the moments. Part of anxiety is believing that you constantly have worry, and not be calm. So the fact that you've chosen to not think about it and enjoy is a huge step forward. Your body and mind are learning that it is OK to relax. Congrats.
As Teebs said, its true that laughter is the best medicine. When you laugh, your body relaxes and endorphins, chemicals in your brain that make you feel good all over, are released. So just by laughing, you're allowing your body and mind to feel good. Your body will learn that to deal with anxiety, it should release endorphins instead of panic, because it feels better. Overtime, the association becomes stronger. So the more laughing, the better.
Keep letting us know all the changes you've been seeing!
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, and a sad one. It can be extra difficult because we're suppose to feel joyous and happy, and be with family and friends. If we don't feel that way, we may feel the pressure to do so and not acknowledge our true feelings.
So how ever you want to spend the holidays, celebrate the way you would like!
Knowing your own limits and what you feel comfortable with is important. Even though its a movie or television show, images and words still get a reaction from us. Children have been found to be more violent after watching violent movies. So we are affect by what we see and hear.
Members, can you share what you do when seeing images that are unsettling ? How do you cope?
Sounds like there have been a lot of positive changes!
CBT is a great therapy, and has been proven to be very effective for anxiety and panic. Continue to do the therapy and see your doctor. He can see the results of your therapy, which is really positive! After 6 weeks there lots of changes, so imagine all positive things that will take place in the next weeks.
Exercise is really important as well. It release chemicals called endorphins, which make your body feel good all over. Its very effective in helping to keep anxiety at bay.
Keep posting and letting us know how you're doing!
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