anyone else just waiting for an attack?

EastcoastGirl · Post by **EastcoastGirl** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:51 am

Is anyone else just waiting for anxiety to attack? Yesterday I didn't take any of my anxiety pills and I had a pretty good day, the morning was tough had to keep doing the breathing exercises etc but all afternoon and evening I felt pretty good. This morning my anxiety wasn't as bad as it's been lately when I woke up but I'm sitting here just waiting for it to kick in instead of being happy that it's getting better. Anyone else doing this too?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:30 am

Hello! Yes I can totally relate! I've made alot of progress but for some reason am still holding on to the anxiety. I call it self doubt. That's really what it is. I know that I've learned to control my anxiety for the most part but it's when we let that little bit of self doubt enter we get ourselves into trouble and the anxiety hols on. We have to keep reminding ourselves that we are strong and can be happy and relaxed. It can get tough but we can't let the anxiety win! I hope this helped you some. At least your not alone with this. God bless!!

hopehound · Post by **hopehound** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:41 am

Yeah I am having the same trouble...Thursday I had a pretty bad day, but Friday was amazing. I went out with my friends for my friends birthday, I took the bus at the busiest time of the day, went bowling, went out to eat at a crowded restaurant, and stayed out till 12. Every once in a while I just needed to do the breathing exercise (really just on the bus). Today I am trying to ween myself off of my medication, and this afternoon I have been fidgety and nervous, not spiraling into an attack, but that nagging thought having one keeps creeping up....I have found my best distraction is to talk with someone. I live by myself and I have called like 3 of my friends just to talk about nothing today. It helps.

Let's all stay strong. We can do this.