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MJ--good news from you, too! A mastectomy is a massive surgery, I'm so glad it is behind you and you caught it early. I'll be praying for you, too!

I do that sometimes too. Some days are worse than others but think of it this way, at least you are breathing. Sometimes I would think, well what if my brain forgets to breath...that's not going to happen. You just have to occupy your mind from concentrating on every breath you take. I used to check...

its funny...i purchased this book years ago as part of an acting class i was taking at the time.

i did not find it too useful then, but when dealing with anxiety and panic attacks it is pretty good info.

Hi, Joe!

Tingling in the hands and feet are a symptom of an impending panic attack. I usually get tingling in my arms and legs, and that's how I know that I have to begin talking to myself to circumvent a panic attack.

Genie

I've used it also and it works well but the effects didn't last very long for me. When my anxiety was bad I was going thru a bottle a day. Passion Flower extract also works well.

how do they check for hormonal imbalances??

I also own her books and am amazed at the absolute depth of her writings. She understood at a gut level this process with anxiety & panic. After reading your post I now understand why- she also had them. But the difference is that she didn't suffer them because they were of no importance to her what...

Mickeysmom, Don't feel bad at all about starting over. Seems I'm having to do it over and over. I'm now doing the spiritual workbook from StressCenter.com. Start right away and like deedee said be sure to do the relaxation CD. Hmmm...I haven't been journaling. I should have done that today. Maybe wr...

First, Happy Birthday! It will be OK...you have to do what you believe is best for YOU!

Hi Mary Jane. For sure work with your dr on the tapering process for your daughter. That's a given. However, there is a good book out there that talks about antidepressants, withdrawal, etc. - The Antidepressant Solution: <A HREF="http://www.prozacbacklash.com/antidepressantSolution.html" TARGET=_bl...