but I should be back by the weekend if all goes well....
Acute attacks can be eased by breathing into a paper bag to raise carbon dioxide levels in the blood. Distraction will also help. For the long term, five minutes of slow controlled abdominal...
My problem was always the opposite. A dry mouth usually signalled a pending panic attack....
Thank you for the warm welcome and kind words. I'm happy to be here...
I'll add to the UK contingent. I'm in Northamptonshire...
Well put Chelle and welcome spenty. It's a long time ago but I remember when I was a 17yr old lad facing up to this on my own. How I needed something like this forum....
There seems to be a lot of them about . lol Yes Lyn sent it yesterday...
There are times when we don't ask questions because we feel people may laugh at us. I received this email today so I thought I would share, just to show that your question may not be as stupid as you...
Hi spenty, I had anxiety and panic attacks for over 30 years. In that time I had various medications, occasional therapy and very little else in my life. The drugs helped to reduce it, while I was...
Hi smiler, no you don't have to go in for detox. Your GP can prescribe the treatment(if necessary) if you tell him/her your problem. There are also drop-in centres but you can do it on your own if...
You WBC is perfectly normal, could have been slightly low for a host of reasons. The reason you do this to yourself is because you have anxiety. Just accept that, you don't need anything else....
You say your leg pain has subsided since you lowered your dose but what about your anxiety? Better or worse? If a lower dose works ok then it seems pointless to take more. No leg pain and less ativan...
For me it was only visible in full panic mode. The rest of the time it just felt like all of my insides and head was vibrating....
Back in 1963 my doctor took one look at me, talked for about five minutes, and then told me I had anxiety. I never had any tests whatsoever, but as I am still alive I assume he was right and I...
Firstly stop worrying that you are going to lose him, you are putting too much pressure on the situation. Two suggestions for taking more pressure off, Forget about shopping, make your target going...
Ok peeps, feet off the pedals and a few deep breaths. Any treatment, therapy, councelling, etc. will have extreme opinions, for and against. Mine is that if they help just one person they are...
Yes it definitely could be caused by anxiety or nervousness. Tell you grandma the real reason(which she probably suspects anyway) and don't feel embarassed, try to make a joke of it. openly accepting...
You can do it. Good luck, but you wont need it because you can do it. And enjoy it. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
The problem for docs is that dosage varies so much between individuals. In the early 70's I was on valium doses of 30mg and 60mg daily(sometimes taken in one dose). Days taking 100mg+ were...
Laughter alone is not necessarily the 'cure' for everyone but it will certainly help everyone and be a part of the cure. Emotionally, laughter reverses the chemical imbalance created by anxiety, and...
At 52 you're a mere youngster Lyn lol You had a rational reason, you are excused. We will all have such times in our lives. I'm so glad you are getting through it now. Its the irrational and...
You identified the problem Lyn...too many buttts....and too many people sitting on them, thinking, instead of having some fun. lol Do we stop having fun when we get older, or do we get older when we...
Meds and therapy may work, but they can be expensive and time consuming. Today is the 11th anniversay of my last panic attack and I would like to share my 'secret' for success. It may seem too simple...
Calcium is a natural tranqilizer. Magnesium also helps relieve anxiety and tension. Can be most effective if both are taken at bedtime to improve sleep. If you take other meds or have other...
Crying is one of the best and quickest ways of releasing tension and negative emotions. It is all too often seen by others as a sign of weakness, but is really a very refreshing and strength building...
Good for you Lyn, go get 'em. I got a few family members you can sort out for me if you get bored....
Very true Rosie. Perhaps even a sponsored post office dance-a-thon?? /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif...
Hi Chux and welcome home. Congratulations on your fantastic achievements and I hope they continue forever, you deserve it. To celebrate I think you should go to the nearest post office and give them...
I agree entirely with JKRsGirl. Also 8 year olds see things very differently to adults, so although she may see what you're hiding it may look very different to her. She may be 'feeling' your anxiety...
Obviously you must go with whatever you decide is best for you. As you say, it is a lonely disorder, but sadly one of its strengths is that it makes people want to withdraw further, thus perpetuating...
I think this is quite common, you suddenly realise you're calm which makes you question and even disbelieve your feelings. The fact that you are thinking anxiety again starts it off. You are actually...
No problem, feel free to come and complain anytime...lol A good vent will do you more good than keeping it to yourself. Have a good nights sleep, think calm, feel calm and be calm. Wake up relaxed...
I think there are really two seperate questions here. There is a huge difference between chronic anxiety and a panic attack. Chronic anxiety as the name suggests is an almost constant condition,...
Valium worked for me but I used it as a panic stopper rather than an anxiety preventer. I had been taking increasing doses as prescribed(3xdaily) for a few years with only marginal relief so I...
Sounds like a typical panic situation to me...somewhere you can't escape from. Also any sudden, different or unusual happening, particularly health related, can trigger a panic attack...so probably...
Hi Pat, welcome to HW and congratulations on having the courage to tell us your story. There are many reasons why families and friends can’t understand or accept your feelings. Fear, shame,...
I haven't done it as a single therapy but this type of technique is used to some degree in EFT. If this link is allowed it will explain more, http://www.emdr.com/briefdes.htm...
This is probably the main reason why A/p is so prevalent today. I prefer to see A/P as an indication or warning sign that something is fundamentally wrong with the person's life or lifestyle....
Hi Daisysmom, No, you are certainly not crazy(well not for calling 911 anyway) lol As far as the job goes, you must ask yourself a few questions though. Do you really want the new working times and...
Hi bedwedge Your doc seems to be treating it as a TIA(Transient Ischemic Attack) with the aspirin. If you should have any re-occurrence, however slight, don't hesitatate, seek emergency treatment...
This is something everyone should do and is done in some form by most successful people. IMO How effective it is depends on how specific you are. Basic rules: 1. Be personal...always use 'I'...
Congratulations on the job and I am sure you will be as much support to them as you have been to everyone here. Good luck...
These feelings could definitely be symptoms of anxiety, as could the acid indigestion and constipation. Have you been diagnosed with anxiety? Are you on any medication? Have you had such feelings...
Mooney123, YES I overcame this, after suffering for about 30 years and so can anyone else, if you really want to. IMO meds help to relieve the symptoms but it is a changed attitude that provides the...