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What have you learned from Panic/Anxiety?


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Hi Tracie, I think the absolutely most important thing I've learnt is to be kind to myself ! And the importance of a good nights sleep ! I think thats so under-rated, but how different the world is if we're not tired ! And as for being kind to myself, to me that means, being a little more selfish I guess, its okay to nap if I've had a busy day, I don't have to cook that meal, its okay to say 'no' if it means altering my plans, that kind of thing. And the thing that did ( but no longer ) surprises me about that , is no-one thinks worse of you, and if they do, thats their problem, not mine !!!
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-I learned i am stronger then i think. -I learned that a panic attack will go away. -I leanred that some people will love me no matter what. -I learned that i can give myself mor control by taking good care of myself. -I learned that I am capable of getting back up after a stumble. -I learned that i am worth the effort I am putting into getting better! -I learned that challenging my anxious thoughts really helps and that it makes me feel more in control of my life. -I have learned that i can be triumphant. -I have learned that I am not helpless. -I am learning to respect my limits while still not avoiding. -I am learning to have balance in my life. -I am learning that it is ok if i have a sad day. -I am learning it is ok if i have an anxious day. -I am learning to see setbacks differently, not as setback but as just nother bump in the road. -I am learning that I am my number one safe person. -I am learning that it is ok to love myself the way I am. -Diva
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Tracie, This is a great post! Thank you for starting it! In regards to your question, it's possible your anxiety may have been triggered by: intravenous administration (a shot) of sodium lactate, caffeine, higher-than-usual level of carbon dioxide, stress, traumatic event and sometimes there is no single identifiable source. It can be tough to accept when symptoms reoccur but the quicker you acknowledge their presence, the quicker you can work on diminishing those symptoms. Danielle ______________________ The PC Support Team
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Hi everyone. I am having a 4/5 anxiety day which is probably good considering a few weeks ago my anxiety level was around 9. But still I believe it could be better. I wanted to start a post about what we/you/I have learned about panic/anxiety/ourselves, Maybe we could see patterns in our thinking or ways to overcome stressors.?? I've been pondering this 'what have I learned' question a lot today. Because I started panic 7 years ago overcame much of the anxiety, but it flared up a couple of months ago. What I have learned is..... -- I am stronger than I think. -- Anxiety is increased before menstration -- I am not going crazy -- Anxiety attacks do end, although sometimes my mind tries to tell me they never will. -- I am no different physically, mentally, emotionally with anxeity than without. I am the same person I was as a kid. -- My mind is powerful How is it the anxeity has pushed my buttons again? Why? It's a mystery, I never could understand why my mind falls into the anxeity trap again and so easily. Any thoughts? I remember asking a psychologist this question, 'will it come back'? There is really no magic answer, pill or formula for anxiety and panic. I feel it is up to us to believe in ourselves and accept that it is ok to feel down and out. That it is ok if we go to the bathroom every 2 minutes. That it is ok if we can't stand still very long. It is ok not to be on guard and looking for the anxiety. We are OK.

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