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Hi,

I am finding this last week that I'm having moments out of nowhere, where I feel just very upset/scared or worried. It hits me out of nowhere (so it seems). I have been trying to take the time to stop and figure out where those feeling came from, but most of the time I have no clue why I do feel this way. I have however been able to not let those feelings take control most of the time, I just tell myself it's okay to feel this way, it will pass and think of fun, or interesting things coming in the future.

I guess I'm ranting because I'm just so caught off guard still that all this anxiety just started 2 weeks before Christmas....Never felt this way EVER in my life..... I guess I don't like feeling like I am losing control and maybe this is what these feelings really are.....oh gosh anxiety is a tricky thing to deal with. I guess I feel like why on earth did I let this happen to myself....I feel dissapointed and embarassed that I became what I call "weak".

BUT, I am getting SO much better on this program, with only 3 weeks I'm seeing bad habit's I've had all my life that has probably led to this anxiety and now panic attacks. Does anyone else feel this way? I honestly feel like I'm a split personality! It's been an insane ride the past few months, I admire and respect you all who have suffered for years with anxiety. I don't know how you do it. <3

Hello.. Well I have suffered for 10 years... my diagnosis of anxiety and panic has lead to depression and am being treated for it. Ultimately it does come down to confidence and that's why i like session 3. But like you teh random thoughts of fear and worry are powerful. A therapist helps you discover why you got to that point (I'm seeing one)... but I still live with the symptoms. I do well for long periods of time but then relapse... It's very difficult... and at times has caused me to quit my job.. which I'm thinking of doing again.. because I need time for myself.. last time it helped despite teh start of it being difficult. I think you will be fine especially if its your first time... locate the "what's really bothering me" and things will start to clear up... unless your like me.. where the thing that really bothers you is teh thing that you love the most.. Godd luck.. hang in there we're all going through this together...

Hi Stubborn Girl Welcome! Yep, I had the same thing happen to me last spring. It isn't very fun, but you have come to the right place. Just by being able to express yourself will help you to get rid of some of these feelings. Do you have the book From Panic to Power by Lucinda by chance? Paislee