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What a great post, Miss Kennedy. Thank you for sharing your advice.

Congrats, Nana! That was awesome the way you faced your fear.

Originally posted by Ms. T Bones:
Unicorn...How do you avoid panic attacks??? I assume you mean that you no longer fear them!!!

You are right - avoiding isn't the best choice of word. Good way to look at it.

Fear of fainting/lightheadedness was a huge problem for me before I found this program. I wish I would have had your explanations then - perhaps I would have worried less.

Since I learned how to avoid panic attacks, I never have that feeling anymore. I truly believe that practice makes perfect.

I woke up today with that pain over the left eyebrow as well (plus a little pain in my left cheek). It is annoying, but at least I know what it is. It is very common that it will be on one side and then the other. Sounds like you are doing what you need to do. Patience is the final act.

I have had chronic sinus problems my whole life, and I'm sure you just have a sinus infection. They can sometimes take quite awhile to clear up, but you will get better. You'll be fine.

One thing that really works for me with the dry linings of my nose (the nasal sprays and such do dry them out ...

I can get twitches at times, and I will realize that it means I'm feeling anxious. I use the tools (especially breathing) and the twitches go away. I just consider them now a way for me to gauge my anxiety level so that I know that I need to take care of myself.

The fact that you received a clean bill of health doesn't suck. The fact that you don't trust yourself is what sucks ! I can only imagine that being an RN means that you know more symptoms and what COULD be wrong than many of us. Learn to trust yourself and take it all one day at a time. Relax ...

oh i know exactly what you mean!! i'm the same way that will just set me over the edge!

I'm so glad this week has been good for you. And I admire how you acknowledge God's hand in your life.

Better things are on the way - I can feel it.