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by epa
Mon May 11, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: hypchondriac
Replies: 2
Views: 1538

Ellkay...I think I have read every health book at the library....I did this for years. I had myself diagnosed with every illness under the sun, and I didn't have any of them. So, one day I decided to stop reading those health books. They were doing me much more harm than good.... I began obsessing o...
by epa
Thu May 07, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: feel hurt..being laugh at..too sensitive?
Replies: 7
Views: 1618

Dear Amybear, We are usually the only one who notices our own symptoms. I doubt seriously if they were laughing at you!!! I do think that you are "jumping to conclusions!" I suffered from agoraphobia, panic & anxiety attacks for 21 years of my life. I honestly think I was the one who was over-sensit...
by epa
Thu May 07, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: Participant Questions & Support
Topic: Avoiding social situations
Replies: 8
Views: 2663

Oh, I know. People probably have every reason to think I'm a lesbian at this point, but I'm not. Being afraid of guys doesn't mean you don't like them! And vice versa.
by epa
Mon May 04, 2009 3:01 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: hard to work hard to go out everything is falling apart HELP!!!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1134

Hi, Julia, Are you doing this program? If not, I would highly recommend it because I know it will help. If you are doing the program, how far along are you? Turning 21 is just a big milestone, and often those of us with anxiety experience increased anxiety around milestones. I just really believe th...
by epa
Sat May 02, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: Humor for Anxiety
Topic: Barry's colonoscopy journal
Replies: 17
Views: 4737

I'm happy as long as everyone laughs. Thats my goal in life i guess LOL.
by epa
Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:34 am
Forum: Parent to Parent
Topic: Divorced and having difficulty with alienation.
Replies: 6
Views: 2124

Bob, I know exactly how you feel. It's very hard to deal with, specially your kids. But one other person that you need to forgive is yourself. That was my biggest obsticle, once i learned to do that, things got much easier. I don't know if you ever get over it, lord knows i'm not, but it does get ea...
by epa
Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:30 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: A Typical Panic Attack
Replies: 13
Views: 2785

This video really explains everything that goes on when you are having a panic attack It could not have been more accurate
by epa
Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: Session 10 - How to Address Obsessive, Scary Thoughts
Topic: Right On! Obsessing...
Replies: 8
Views: 2526

I totally understand this but how do i get to a place where i am no longer scared of the thoughts anymore, its like i know all the tools to use but the memory and habit bluff me everytime and i have been fairly good at stopping second fear but sometimes that first flash of fear just comes and catche...
by epa
Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:22 am
Forum: Spirituality for Anxiety & Depression
Topic: Can we?
Replies: 76
Views: 19814

Thanks, Shifrah:
That was so beautifully said. Such a beautiful
testimony and so truthful. So real.
I agree exactly.
You express my sentiments. You are gifted with words.
You will be blessed.
MJ
by epa
Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:17 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Can someone please talk me down? I'm freaking out!
Replies: 9
Views: 2325

Please try and stop obsessing about your heart. I am sure if you had something wrong with it that the doctors would have found it...Embrace those pains, and don't give them any weight. Say to them; I know what this is...I have experienced it many times before...Say come on Anxiety give me your best ...