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by Schpludoinkle
Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:22 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Karma what?!
Replies: 6
Views: 1286

This has nothing to do with anxiety but I am just curious what Karma points are, cuz I have a buttload of them. Does anyone know :D Thank you.
by Schpludoinkle
Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:48 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: May I ask...?
Replies: 19
Views: 7817

This is a great idea and it's finally nice to put some information with familiar faces. Well... My name is Jennifer and I live in Yuma, Arizona. I am 25 years old and have had severe anxiety/agorophobia/emetophobia since I was 19 years old. I am finishing up my degree in elementary education and wil...
by Schpludoinkle
Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:26 am
Forum: Session 3 - Self Talk: The Key to Healthy Self Esteem
Topic: Pulling out Weeds!
Replies: 6
Views: 1998

Well I shared this with my own support group, and a few of them said it helped so I figured I should share it with everyone! I have heard that visualizing while thinking is very good so when I have a negative thought I visualize it as a weed, if I don't pull it out it will grow and multiply, so I pu...
by Schpludoinkle
Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:57 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Does it get worse before it gets better...
Replies: 8
Views: 3616

Hey. I noticed that I have had worse days than I did before after starting the program and therapy on the side. And I know it's because I am realizing now where all of my problems are coming from and exactly what they are. Everytrhing is a lot clearer now and for some people that makes them less anx...
by Schpludoinkle
Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:31 am
Forum: Session 3 - Self Talk: The Key to Healthy Self Esteem
Topic: Session #
Replies: 5
Views: 2073

Shalini, I am so glad that you are already seeing a shift in your thoughts at week 3! I have noticed a difference in myself after week two. If you really do work at this program and have the determination and dedication you will get better. Doesn't it feel great to actually be dedicated to something...
by Schpludoinkle
Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:29 am
Forum: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Topic: How do you know if you have IBS?
Replies: 2
Views: 3066

Hey there Starr! You know I have the same fears as you except I am scared I will vomit instead of having it come out the other way =P I monitor every bathroom and I always make sure to find out where the bathrooms are as soon as I enter a building. I don't like leaving my house and driving too far e...
by Schpludoinkle
Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:18 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Quick tips for dentist?
Replies: 6
Views: 2861

I am so glad your appointment was great! You're so lucky you got to watch a movie. I'm sure that did help take your mind off of your anxiety and made the appointment go by faster. What a relief to know you have a good dentist now that makes you feel comfortable if you need anything in the future, bu...
by Schpludoinkle
Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Quick tips for dentist?
Replies: 6
Views: 2861

Hey, I am so sorry to hear about your anxiety at the dentists office. I had to get a lot of dental work done within the last few years and I have terrible anxiety, even worse at the dentist's office. My dentist actually referred me to someone else because couldn't even sit through a filling. He refe...
by Schpludoinkle
Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: choking/cant swallow/lump in throat
Replies: 24
Views: 10016

Hey Holly. I had this problem too. This is actually how my panic attacks started 6 years ago. I was eating and all of the sudden got a choking sensation. I couldn't swallow my food, I had trouble eating and drinking becuase I was afraid I wouldn't be able to swallow anything and choke on it. For me ...
by Schpludoinkle
Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:54 pm
Forum: Participant Questions & Support
Topic: One small step
Replies: 4
Views: 1421

I just had to share my small accomplishment with my fellow emetophobes out there and anyone else willing to listen. I was able to go to the store down the street to pick up some refreshments even though I was extra anxious and sick to my stomach. I usually don't do ANYTHING when I feel like that. I ...