Scared!?!

Rosaslie1 · Post by **Rosaslie1** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:38 am

Yesterday, I woke up feeling fine after 5hrs of sleep as I got going I kinda didn't feel good like flushed, headache , etc. I went for a drive up the street with my husband to the post office and I felt real shaky I tried to ignore it but as I was waiting for him in the car the panic attack took over and it was a scary one. I got back home and I felt sick and extremely tired I thought the feelings would go away but they didn't. I feel asleep woke up with a little anxiety but felt ok after. I am so scared this will happen again that I have been having anxiety all day today. Are these feelings normal with anxiety and am I just making a big deal out of it? Please Help!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:53 am

You are doing Great Hun !!! It is just Anxiety !! Stay strong Sincerly Aaron

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:06 pm

The panic attacks won't kill you. Make sure you sleep enough hours at night. Before the next attack make your plan of attack to deal with it. practice breathing relaxation. Tap your left leg then your right leg with the other hand kep that up eft , right, left , right. Plan on going to the post office so you can have another one. Its no big deal. Keep practicing. Its no big deal.

monty'smom · Post by **monty'smom** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:06 pm

hello Rosalie you described perfectly what I feel like with my anxiety. The body symptoms can be scarey and it starts the what ifing thoughts which increase the body symptoms. Its a vicious cycle that keeps repeating until we take control of our thoughts.

I still struggle with the body symptoms. When my hearts starts racing I forget to breathe and the next thing I know I'm feeling lightheaded and short of breath.

We're supposed to start the breathing exercises and the positive dialogue to induce the relaxation response. I am still fairly shakey on this. Relaxation for me is a starnge sensation. I am so used to being on that relaxing is such a strange concept that it creates its own little worry.

Just this a.m. I woke feeling great and then the uneasiness started. I tried to change my dialogue. I told myself today is a brand new day like a brand new page in a book ready to be filled with present moment thinking. Alot of my anxiety comes from dwelling on the past/ mistakes. When I did finally get up I was in better spirits.

I think it helps to know others are dealing with the same symptoms you are experiencing. Just hang in there. Tomorrow is another day. take care and God Bless.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:58 pm

Thank You, you have all helped me out a lot!!! Rosalie

baby_g · Post by **baby_g** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:49 pm

well im scared of my panic attacks, and anxiety. my doctor had put me on zoloft but i still feel anxiety is that normal even when im on my meds? i get scared when in the middle of my upper chest hurts and i complain to my husband he tells me that its my anxiety. i had researched about heart attacks and i know i shouldnt because im even more now scared. it mentioned something about anxiety in one of the symptoms of a female. im confused please somebody help me???

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:41 pm

It will be fine. I thought I was going to have a heart attack at first. Do the 2,4 breathing and say nice gentle things to your self. hope thats helps.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:22 am

I know what u mean Vickie!! I 2 have had your symptoms but believe me if u have been checked out by a dr. and everything is ok then I assure u that you are ok. Anxiety has so many symptoms but it is just hard to tell yourself u are ok when you are having the anxiety. Hope this helps you!! Rosalie