Generalized Anxiety

irisheyes · Post by **irisheyes** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:57 am

Hello. I am new to the program and am finding it helpful so far. Session two has been interesting, but I find my anxiety is more general. I am not uncomfortable driving, shopping, etc., but just seem to live in a state of anxiety that manifests itself in overreacting to my kids, sleep problems and a racing heart. I tense up whenever the phone rings and feel a lot of stress during the holidays and whenever I have to entertain (especially my in-laws). My blood pressure has been climbing lately and I believe it is anxiety more than anything else. I exercise, maintain low body weight and eat reasonably well - also have just about weaned myself off caffeine. Can anyone relate to this and has the program helped?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:16 am

Hello,
I have generalized anxiety as well, I pretty much worry about everything I shouldn't be worried about and then I worry about worrying! I tense up as well when the phone rings and I even jump when someone comes over to my cubicle at work. I am in about week 5 in the program, but I haven't been as consistent as I should have been. But, I can tell you that from the program, the positive self talk and the breathing has really helped me. The six steps to end panic attacks has been helpful. I just try to stay positive and tell myself I am stronger than the anxiety. I sometimes get anxiety when I eat now, I have no idea why, but the positive dialogue really does help. I haven't been on medication for over a year and I am pulling through! Hang in there. Exercising helps a lot, you can relive a lot of stress and feel better about yourself.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:39 am

<span class="ev_code_GREEN">hi irish eyes,</span>
yes i can relate. i found a lot of help with the program because it explains how to deal with stress/anxiety in general, sometimes through specific examples

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:05 am

Hi irish eyes,
I'm in week 2, and I have general anxiety also. I really can't pin point what I worry about, it just seems like I worry about everything. I feel that in week 2, thinking about the fact that I'm finally doing something about my situation is getting me thru. I keep telling myself that I'm getting better and I will be better, plus the positive self talk. It's not easy, but I believe we can all do it. Good luck to you on your journey and stick with it.
Peace be with you,
Rocky

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:25 am

I havent started this program yet...but I too worry about EVERYTHING and anything. I even make up things to worry about. Then, I started getting heart palpitations, shortness of breath.
BOY I thought for sure I was dying.
I've had everthing physical checked out and I am seeing a counsleor and doing CBT.... boy its rough. I hate being like this. WORST..I dont want my kids to be like me.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:07 am

HI, I am in session 2 also -- I worry about bills -- in most cases I make enough to go around -- but if something happens ie visit to the ER now I have a $200+ bill added that I donot have the means to pay -- then I panic and slide right past and into depression-- this seems to be my most problem -- the panic is short lived and the depression is long and what I seem to fight the most -- antidepressent do not work -- they just make it so I do not care that I am depressed-- I did read an article in the FIRST magazine that had my symptom to a tee -- moody, tired, lack of concetration, confussion -- they said to take vitiman B, selineum, fish oil -- these would get the balence of hormons and chemicals back between the overies,thyroid and adrinal glans -- this worked -- it did not get rid of the depression but made it so I could deal with it -- Life still happens but I FEEL as if I can deal with it now --

I have faith in this program and the good days vitimines so far they are working for me

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:27 am

I started the program over a month ago. I've been online, but I haven't participated until now. I'm "officially" on Session 5, but I go back and re-listen to the previous sessions as I learn new things. I, like so many others I've read, am having problems with Session 3. I see now where the "chats" will help.

I LOVE the progam. I think it's helping. I'm supplementing with other meditation audios. I think I forgot how to relax in this rat race.

The reason I'm chiming into this chat is because of the reference to the PHONE. My home phone and cell phone ringing get my anxiety stirred me up. Work phones; no problem. I feel like someone always wants or needs something from me personally. Can anyone relate?

Little OCD kicking in, I had to edit the first version of this message because I noticed a "typo", then started changing the message - gotta work on that

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:20 am

Yes Anew, I can relate to that for sure, I too suffer from generalized anxiety and the phone ringing gets me stired up. I find myself all of the time screening my home and cell phone because I feel that the person calling me is going to be asking something from me. It is funny and comforting how we are all similar.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:32 am

Thanks! I needed that, been a rough day.

As I read more and more, I realize I'm more NORMAL than I ever knew. There are so many people who share the same characteristics - a little of this, mixed in with a little of that and here I am!

First new objective - not to worry about typos on these chats!

I think my strive for perfection is why I didn't submit for so long. I thought mine wouldn't be worded correctly or make sense.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:47 pm

I too have generalized anxiety worry about everything and anything. I even worry so much i sometimes make myself sick with symptoms of the thing i am worrying about. I worry about stuff i watch on tv or read. Program has helped a lot just knowing I am not the only person having all of these thoughts and feelings has relieved me of soo much anxiety. I am also reading books on anxiety as well as listening to the tapes over and over in my car on my way to work ( i miss alot the 1st time around)