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17 years ago 0 20 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello Jamison Medication phobia... I had that too!!! It wasn't just prescribed meds either...even taking a Tylenol or a vitamin pill was difficult for me. It was very hard to get over and there are still times when it can 'rear its ugly head' again... usually when I am overly stressed. I've never had the swollen tongue symptom but I can imagine how annoying (and scary) that would be. Seems like our mind can just grab a hold of an idea and run with it at times. Funny how it's always the negative ones too, lol. Relapses...I've had a few. My hope is that, if I can't avoid them completely, at least I'll be able to make them shorter and less severe. I've finally come to the realization that, for me, medication is going to be part of my recovery plan from now on. I just couldn't sustain any degree of wellness when I went off them. My last pdoc said there are a few people who do need them long term and that I fit that diagnosis. I'm done resisting that idea. Anyways, I'm glad to see some active members here. I hope you do keep posting. :) Shrug
17 years ago 0 2101 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hiya Jamison! Thanks for sharing your story with us. I too have been struggling for anxiety for a long time now. I have GAD and Panic Disorder. I that I have had relapses but all in all I find that I get better at picking myself up as I do. I think you coming back to the program is a great way of getting back on track. I just wanted to let you know I know how it feels, a relapse is what brought me to the Panic Center in the first place. I think as Lorlee says, that some of us will have to deal with this throughout our lives. I also think that we can still lead great stimulating lives :) Thank you once again for posting and starting this discussion. Hang in there Jamie, I am sure it will get better again :)This too shall pass! -Diva
17 years ago 0 165 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Jamison, Sounds like so many of us have had this crap under control then "BAM' it hits us between the eyes once again. For me I get too complacent. I don't do the work each and every day because I am "feeling" better then the next thing I know I am sitting in my closet trying to regain control again. I think we have to realize that we may have to deal with this disorder for the rest of our lives just like a person with diabetes has to treat themselves for the rest of theirs. Yes we will have times where we are strong and have it together but we also have to recognize that we have to still work the program to stay mentally fit. I hope this helps!!
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Hey Jamison! I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one who is in the situation of working the program, feeling better, continue using the tools and then it all comes back again and then start the program over. I was feeling really down on myself the other day because I realized that I signed up for this program about 2 years ago and still use it and none of the people that were on here when I started seem to be around anymore. So, I really thought I was doing something wrong. :confuse: I think though that for some people, like myself, anxiety will never completely go away, but will be more of something that I will need to manage throughout life. Perhaps you are the same. I know that by working the program, I don't have full blown panic attacks as often as I used to. Now and again I do, but not as often and not as bad as they were. But, I do have a constant general anxiety that I can never seem to really beat. I do have days where I can actually feel quite relaxed and have a good day, but still have the physical symptoms of the anxiety lurking - the dizziness, etc. Don't worry about starting over. Giving up would be the worst thing you could do. :)
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Jamison, That is a great approach to take. Try to think of some new ways to cope with your anxiety. Keep us posted. Brenna Bilingual Health Educator
17 years ago 0 6 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I've done the program several times... I get to a point where I feel like my anxiety is manageable (and not managing me) and then continue to use the tools. When I've relapsed, I go straight back to the program and start from scratch. Jamie
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Hi Jamison! Nice to see you join us. Where are you in the program? Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist
17 years ago 0 6 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm sure you can all relate! Jamie here. I've used this site and board as a resource for years now it seems, but haven't posted very frequently. I figured that rather than be an observer, I would start posting... especially since I struggle with anxiety and panic daily. I'm a 44 year old single mom to a teenager, work full-time, manage a band, run a non-profit... yes, very busy. And the problem with being in motion all the time is that when I finally slow down to relax... BAM! anxiety and panic hits. I've had GAD for almost 25 years and have done CBT (successfully) and have relapsed over and over. That being the case, I have been giving some thought lately to trying meds. Unfortunately, I have severe health related phobias (which I'm sure you can all relate too)... especially where meds are concerned. I'm afraid I'll have an allergic reaction or that my mind will be altered in some weird way. I have a lot to do! No time for hospitalization here! My main 'health-related' symptoms even without meds or a diagnosis of any allergy (food or otherwise) is that many times my tongue feels like it's swollen and I can't get enough air. I've been to the doctor countless times in the past and they tell me 'Jamie, your tongue is not swollen'... it is absolutely maddening and anxiety provoking! Sorry to be so long-winded... now that my introduction has been made, I will be stopping in to show support and vent ;] on occasion... if you have any thoughts about anything I've said, please feel free to share. Many thanks! Jamie

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