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im abit concerned
I know i have had alot of support on this but this anxiety or what ever is wrong with me ks getting worse. . Im managing to walk everyday for hours but atill my head os not straight i am soo spaced out tjat i dont feel like im walking in my own body i gey really worried and i have a fear of dieing as i know i wont but it feels like its worsr than anxiety to be honest im itchie and feel sick dont know if its the sun or me just worring but i have a nervise tummy all the time get short of breath and feel like i cant breath properly anf im just so scared i am reasured by people but i havent had tests so i dont kbow whats up i feel worae han before
heya no i stopped the propanolol ages ago because it wasn't helping me at all it was making me more spaced out..
and thankyou ye i might take a trip to the library and see what icant find its just so hard to control these days i feel im worse and dont know why ive had alot of walking and thought it was going to make me feel better but some how it hasn't but thanks for the tips and ill try get some books out x
and thankyou ye i might take a trip to the library and see what icant find its just so hard to control these days i feel im worse and dont know why ive had alot of walking and thought it was going to make me feel better but some how it hasn't but thanks for the tips and ill try get some books out x
P.s an extra thought.... When u go to see the psychologist write down questions and little notes that you really feel you need answers to, and jot down her responses. Make a little journal of what you have learnt and keep it close at hand. Try the advice and tips that you come across and the ones that work for you journalise.
Just remember with this condition you can be very pro-active and try out numerous different approaches, if something don't work for you, keep looking and I gaurentee you'll quickly come across another.
Just remember with this condition you can be very pro-active and try out numerous different approaches, if something don't work for you, keep looking and I gaurentee you'll quickly come across another.
Hiya, first of all I want to congratulate u on making the effort of going out for long walks, you may not realise it but your doing yourself a massive justice and stopping the anxiety from containing you physically. You see, a lot of people with anxiety tend to withdraw themselves away from people and places, esspecially if they have felt panicky. So the person starts toi build up an avoidance of places and it can become so bad they end up confined at home, unable to go very far, so it is very important in what your doing, by traveling around each day, without evening knowing it you are helping yourself a great deal. So WELL DONE!
I just would like to find out though, have you started taking the propranalol? What dose did your doc put you on? Proipranalol will help the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as racing heart, shakiness, sweating but won't control or effect your thoughts like an SSRI. You know, I would recommend you going to your local library and taking out a few books on anxiety, look for books on CBT too and have a good read. Make notes on technques that help to control your thoughts and start practicing them. Also take note of any books that explain about Depersonalisation, that will help you a great deal to read and understand.
My other tip would be is to download some guided meditation music to ur i-pod\MP3 and when ur out walking or even laying in bed listen to it, you will find after a little practice that you will feel far more relaxed and able. Trust me it works.
I think one of the major things a person can do for themselves with anxiety is to learn all they can about this condition and the treatments. That way it takes a lot of the fear out of the symptoms you will experience and by learning self help techniques, such as breathing exercises, distraction exercises, you will take control back and learn that anxiety doesn't have to control your life.
Good-luck and let us know how u get on.
I just would like to find out though, have you started taking the propranalol? What dose did your doc put you on? Proipranalol will help the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as racing heart, shakiness, sweating but won't control or effect your thoughts like an SSRI. You know, I would recommend you going to your local library and taking out a few books on anxiety, look for books on CBT too and have a good read. Make notes on technques that help to control your thoughts and start practicing them. Also take note of any books that explain about Depersonalisation, that will help you a great deal to read and understand.
My other tip would be is to download some guided meditation music to ur i-pod\MP3 and when ur out walking or even laying in bed listen to it, you will find after a little practice that you will feel far more relaxed and able. Trust me it works.
I think one of the major things a person can do for themselves with anxiety is to learn all they can about this condition and the treatments. That way it takes a lot of the fear out of the symptoms you will experience and by learning self help techniques, such as breathing exercises, distraction exercises, you will take control back and learn that anxiety doesn't have to control your life.
Good-luck and let us know how u get on.
Thanks again x and ye ive got out for 2 weeks straight because im on holiday at my aunies im going home tomorrow. And thanks for all the support. Im alreay going to psychology so see how it goes
To be honest, we've told you what to do, hon. You HAVE to take the bull by the horns and get professional help for this! What you describe is very consistent with panic attacks. And, as you're finding, many people cannot just "shake it off" themselves.
Start fresh...find a new doctor, and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist and a therapist. The longer you put this off, the longer it is going to take to recover. If you don't do anything, the panic and anxiety symptoms could even possibly get worse. You're already living in hell and you don't have to be!! You need to take control of this situation now.
And for as lousy as you feel, no, you will not die from panic or anxiety. Get out there and get some help! We can be a great source of help and comfort, but if you don't take any steps to help yourself, our words don't mean a whole lot. We've all been where you are in some way....and we've all had to work at getting better.
Hang in there!
Start fresh...find a new doctor, and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist and a therapist. The longer you put this off, the longer it is going to take to recover. If you don't do anything, the panic and anxiety symptoms could even possibly get worse. You're already living in hell and you don't have to be!! You need to take control of this situation now.
And for as lousy as you feel, no, you will not die from panic or anxiety. Get out there and get some help! We can be a great source of help and comfort, but if you don't take any steps to help yourself, our words don't mean a whole lot. We've all been where you are in some way....and we've all had to work at getting better.
Hang in there!
Thankyou so much x im trying everything within myself and its not getting better i feel like im getting worse. Im scared of dieing and when people say thy know people that die out of nowhere it makes me wprried about myself i dont know what to do
Hmmm...it seems you are anxious and it's difficult to be objective when it comes to bodily symptoms. From the web:
"Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic disorder characterized by excessive, long-lasting anxiety and worry about nonspecific life events, objects, and situations. GAD sufferers often feel afraid and worry about health, money, family, work, or school, but they have trouble both identifying the specific fear and controlling the worries. Their fear is usually unrealistic or out of proportion with what may be expected in their situation. Sufferers expect failure and disaster to the point that it interferes with daily functions like work, school, social activities, and relationships."
There are many things you can do to try to help yourself:
"In some cases, anxiety may be treated at home, without a doctor's supervision. However, this may be limited to situations in which the duration of the anxiety is short and the cause is identified and can be eliminated or avoided. There are several exercises and actions that are recommended to cope with this type of anxiety:
- Learn to manage stress in your life. Keep an eye on pressures and deadlines, and commit to taking time away from study or work.
- Learn a variety of relaxation techniques. Information about physical relaxation methods and meditation techniques can be found in book stores and health food shops.
- Practice deep abdominal breathing. This consists of breathing in deeply and slowly through your nose, taking the air right down to your abdomen, and then breathing out slowly and gently through your mouth. Breathing deeply for too long may lead to dizziness from the extra oxygen.
- Learn to replace "negative self talk" with "coping self talk." Make a list of the negative thoughts you have, and write a list of positive, believable thoughts to replace them.
- Replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
- Picture yourself successfully facing and conquering a specific fear.
- Talk with a person who is supportive.
- Meditate.
- Exercise.
- Take a long, warm bath.
- Rest in a dark room."
"Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic disorder characterized by excessive, long-lasting anxiety and worry about nonspecific life events, objects, and situations. GAD sufferers often feel afraid and worry about health, money, family, work, or school, but they have trouble both identifying the specific fear and controlling the worries. Their fear is usually unrealistic or out of proportion with what may be expected in their situation. Sufferers expect failure and disaster to the point that it interferes with daily functions like work, school, social activities, and relationships."
There are many things you can do to try to help yourself:
"In some cases, anxiety may be treated at home, without a doctor's supervision. However, this may be limited to situations in which the duration of the anxiety is short and the cause is identified and can be eliminated or avoided. There are several exercises and actions that are recommended to cope with this type of anxiety:
- Learn to manage stress in your life. Keep an eye on pressures and deadlines, and commit to taking time away from study or work.
- Learn a variety of relaxation techniques. Information about physical relaxation methods and meditation techniques can be found in book stores and health food shops.
- Practice deep abdominal breathing. This consists of breathing in deeply and slowly through your nose, taking the air right down to your abdomen, and then breathing out slowly and gently through your mouth. Breathing deeply for too long may lead to dizziness from the extra oxygen.
- Learn to replace "negative self talk" with "coping self talk." Make a list of the negative thoughts you have, and write a list of positive, believable thoughts to replace them.
- Replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
- Picture yourself successfully facing and conquering a specific fear.
- Talk with a person who is supportive.
- Meditate.
- Exercise.
- Take a long, warm bath.
- Rest in a dark room."
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