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19 years ago 0 48 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey bella I have completly the opposite happen to me with my religion (Catholic). I have'nt believed in my religion for a long long time since I was about 12 years old probably and now I am 23 years old. I went through a phase awhile ago with my anxiety about fear of my own death. I was so scared of it, I knew it would'nt happen for years and years but I did'nt really believe in anything and the thougt lingered in my mind of nothingness after death. That you just die and that is it. This is what gave me such an intense fear, which gave me the anxiety at the time. My mind raced and raced searching for an answer that would give me some peace of mind. You have to understand Im a very very anylitical logical thinker, although I do believe being a optemist is the right way or healthier way to live. I eventually came across thoughts of the bible and I thought to myself all throughout history stories of writtings like the bible were never just made up out of the blue there was always some kind of truth to these kind of stories. So from then on I could really believe in my Catholic religion again and its teachings and I knew that there was a place for me after death and that it was'nt just nothingness. I know it might sound kind of weird but to a anylitical and logical mind it makes sense. I dont know if anyone will actually read all of this but I just felt like sharing and maybe it will make people feel a little better and give some encourage a little faith. Talk to you all later and take care.
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Its amazing to read that someone else experiences the very same symptoms and fears that I do, its somewhat comforting yet I wouldn't wish the PA on my worst enemy. I too am very scared that I will go crazy and lose touch with reality and end up in some institution not even remembering my own name. Edited on 3/20/2005 @ 10:13:09 AM by The Support Team
19 years ago 0 142 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Tiffany, You've hit it for me! My panic also is 1,000 different thoughts running at one time. I'm so sorry that your family has been through so much. It's natural to hold everything in until a crisis is over. Your motherly instinct is just as it should be. You've heard of people lifting a car off someone in an emergency and then after the emergency has past and reality sets in, that person can't understand how they were able to perform such an heroic act. The same is true to us ordinary people when we deal with a a crisis. It's the adrenaline rush that keeps our head about us and able to focus on what is important at the moment. When the crisis is over we come "down" from the adrenaline "high". As parents we hold it in until we feel we have the time to crash and burn without disturbing someone else. As in your case it took several years. It's nice to know your family's life is coming back together. Enjoy it all. Della
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Hi Della, You crack me up with a roll over LOL... I tell yeah i am going to beat this panic, as i see it now hake if i bring it on myself i can control if i dont want to have one.. I told hubby last night after i calmed down i said hake i had all this anger or something that came on and i was going crazy ( so i thought) with the 100 thoughts going all at once, i said i just wanted to break something ( which i normally am not like this) i said so i decided to panic instead it saved us some money, rather then me breaking something LOL. I have also noticed that since i started having these panic attacks i have so many more emotions than i have ever had in my life. I always use to just hold everything in and not let out my feelings, its like i had to be the strong one. Our son has been through 7 major operations and was in the hospital most of his first 3.5 years of life from being sick, and i never broke down once i held everything in. Now that things are good its weird i guess i am not use to living a life w/o that stress of a sick child all the time, i am grateful that he is not sick anymore... I think that i am learning so much more about my inner self now its crazy... Hope everyone has a good day!
19 years ago 0 142 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Tiff, I'm glad you found something that works for you, it sounds as though you also have a supportive husband. Let us know if it works next time, too. I'd definitely have to find some other "cure", I can't do a sit up if my life depended on it. But I can manage to "Roll over". ;) Della
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O my goodness speaking of going crazy, I was for sure tonight I was loosing it going mental. I am under a lot of stress right now, and i was sitting outside with my aunt talking and all of a sudden i started crying and thought i was going crazy, i even went into my room and was pacing back and fourth which felt like forever but it wasnt, i was even grabbing at my head and telling myself that im not crazy but my thoughts were going so fast in my mind i thought i was, i thought i was just gonna loose it and explode in the middle of my room with my husband standing in the door way telling me i was not crazy, and hearing our son in the living room playing with his cars. But yes that scares me but its our thoughts that can make them worse, i finally asked my hubby to leave me a lone for awhile, i went into the bathroom and looked at myself and talked to myself till i was calm, but then my nerves were still rattled, my son was being really loud and i got more nervous and the thought came back your gonna loose it, so i had went back in my room and calmed myself down, i calmed myself down my doing sit ups lol, i have never tried that before and i dont know what made me do it but i started doing sit ups and i finally started calming down, now that my stomach muscles hurts, but hack it worked, so i have an idea when i get panicky im just gonna start doing sit ups LOL, I'm gonna have abs of steel LOL... Hope all is well. :)
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This is my main fear also. They assure me that I am not going crazy, but I remember how I used to feel before General Anxiety Disorder and it was a whole lot better then this. Yes the moments of unreality and yes the moments of confusion becacuse you are so anxious you can't think straight. It all sucks. I hope one day they will find an answer for this , just one solid answer Mean while I trust in God to help me
19 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Bella, People who have OCD doubt many things. Before I got treatment OCD had me convinced that I was going to hell,(Im Catholic too). A psychciatrist once told me that people who think their going crazy-never go crazy! Keep investigating. When things become too much go to the Lord. Picture him in your mind and stay real close to him, this will help! Have a great day! Randy Coach
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Hi Della, I worked in a family practice clinic for many years and I have dealt with people in your very similar situation. Don't be afraid to get on them about this. It is very important to you. The delay may be caused by a variety of reasons, i.e. maybe the doctor has been very busy and hasn't had a chance to deal with it yet. One of the most common problems I have seen in the past is that the doctor/staff needed more information from the patient personally i.e. info that was not readily available in the chart. When you contact them again, very politely, and calmly, (as hard as it will be or else you may not get anywhere)ask if they know when it will be ready, is there anything you can do from your end to speed up the process of completion i.e. is there any info you could provide to them? Another option is to ask to speak directly to your doctor. They may likely not be able to take your call right away but may be able to call you back by the end of their clinic day. Let them know (again calmly) what you have been going through and ask what could be done to speed up your claim. Be sure to get the name of the staff person you have been dealing with and have been giving you a hard time. It is important for doctors to how their staff have been treating their clients. Good luck with all of this. Be sure to let us know how you make out. Casey _____________________________________ The Panic Center Support Team Edited on 11/30/2004 @ 9:31:21 AM by The Support Team
19 years ago 0 142 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I have filed for the Disabilty Policy that I bought thru my Local IBEW Union. The Insurance company is giving me a hard time because I filed a claim before the anniversary date of my policy. I have been out of work since Labor Day weekend (Sept 4th). I have not received any money. My physicians' staff is adding to my anger, anxiety and frustration by not complying with the insurance company's requests for my medical info. It has taken me 6 weeks to get them to FAX a 1 page statement. I have FINALLY been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia after 10 years of complaining and testing that I do not feel well and have NO stamina. I hurt, ache and swell. Every Muscle hurts. I can't sleep or feel rested. I stay cranky and irritable. The whole process has me overwhelmed and exhausted. So why won't anyone cooperate? I have had 2 Anxiety attacks and had to go to emergency room. I can't breathe. Does any know what length of time is considered appropriate for a Physician to respond to a request for info on their patient. My first visit to a psychiatrist is not until Dec 8th. I feel I will surely go mad before then. HELP! Della in South Carolina

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