I have acid reflux and they put me in the hospital for check up on my heart. The funny thing is mine was mostly shortness of breath and still is. They found out that I have vocal cord disfuntion becasue of the acid. But in Sept it all started with me. I know how you feel but I wonder if that Anxiety and panic come from that acid reflux and once we get that fixed I think it will get better.
I have good days and bad days. Today is going to be a good I am claiming it. Good Luck and try your best to stay positive. don't worry about meds. in due time you will know the right time.
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bevhembree
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Mike,
Some people need the meds to help with the chemical imbalance. It's an illness and can be controlled with the meds and the program. Don't feel weak or like a failure if you are one that needs to take the meds. They will prevent that deep depression you are fearing so much. I am a believer. God lead me to this program and to the right meds and these have saved my life.
Remember- Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord. God is with us in all of our trials, difficulties, disappointments and fears. We are told not to be afraid. We can allow God to be with us, for Jesus to be born in our very
hearts. We are no longer alone!
Best wishes. Beverly
Some people need the meds to help with the chemical imbalance. It's an illness and can be controlled with the meds and the program. Don't feel weak or like a failure if you are one that needs to take the meds. They will prevent that deep depression you are fearing so much. I am a believer. God lead me to this program and to the right meds and these have saved my life.
Remember- Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord. God is with us in all of our trials, difficulties, disappointments and fears. We are told not to be afraid. We can allow God to be with us, for Jesus to be born in our very
hearts. We are no longer alone!
Best wishes. Beverly
"Here and happy because of my three little angels- Marie, Chad and Cady."
Hi Mike,
I too have problems with negative thinking. I thought positive thinking was "untruthful", but I realized that negative thinking isn't truthful either. Life is full of both positive and negative. We can try balancing, but we don't have to encourage the negative -- it will find a way in. On the other hand, positive needs encouragement or it can disappear entirely.
You can control your thoughts and habits of thought. You must first realize that the negative thinking is not good for you or those around you (loved ones, co-workers, etc.) and commit yourself to eliminating it. Second, you must start to interrupt each negative thought/feeling as soon as you realize your are having one by using the 2-4 breathing. Third, you must refocus your mind on something positive like something good you are going to do today or tomorrow or anytime in the future (if your negative thought was about a current problem, think on the solution, if the problem is out of your control, then, as Lucinda says "let go and let God").
You do not have to become a "Pollyanna" but you must stop wallowing in thoughts that make you depressed.
Can you do it? ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, YES YOU CAN!!!!!! It is working for me and it can work for you too!!!
Good luck!
Steve
I too have problems with negative thinking. I thought positive thinking was "untruthful", but I realized that negative thinking isn't truthful either. Life is full of both positive and negative. We can try balancing, but we don't have to encourage the negative -- it will find a way in. On the other hand, positive needs encouragement or it can disappear entirely.
You can control your thoughts and habits of thought. You must first realize that the negative thinking is not good for you or those around you (loved ones, co-workers, etc.) and commit yourself to eliminating it. Second, you must start to interrupt each negative thought/feeling as soon as you realize your are having one by using the 2-4 breathing. Third, you must refocus your mind on something positive like something good you are going to do today or tomorrow or anytime in the future (if your negative thought was about a current problem, think on the solution, if the problem is out of your control, then, as Lucinda says "let go and let God").
You do not have to become a "Pollyanna" but you must stop wallowing in thoughts that make you depressed.
Can you do it? ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, YES YOU CAN!!!!!! It is working for me and it can work for you too!!!
Good luck!
Steve
Mike....we all have "setbacks" I have been experiencing my own in the last few weeks.
Its very scary we want the answer why is this happening again and sometimes it comes and sometimes it just doesnt. But with or without that answer we need to remember that we are in control here. Chest pains, stomach pains are all very annoying and if they continue for days and days its natural to feel the worry of what the heck is this....but the more you worry about them the more you will feel them esculate.
You said in your original post you were discussing the trials of the past year and that seemed to envoke the memories and the sensations you once had....thats very natural. I can be watching a tv show with a graphic issue and it will make me feel my sensations of dizzyness and lightheadedness,,,just the thought of it will do it to me......
You brought all that fear and worry back to the table when you were talking about it...not to say you shouldnt talk about it but just know that with that at this point comes consequences.
Fearing your scary thoughts and depression is very alarming I know I feel that way too but its just Thoughts and feelings...not real.
You already know that as do I but I constantly have to remind myself.
This weekend I was very sick with a horrible cold horrible and had to travel to Wisconsin for Christmas. It brought on all sorts of sensations and thoughts and anxiety...I had to take my xanax just to make it home and thats OK.
WE should be thankfull we have these things to fall back on if we need that little push....its OK to use the tools along with the skills we have. The failure would be in not doing so dont you agree?
Dont beat yourself up...go with it and let it come and go as it will and believe me it will go....just as it had in the past.
Your going to be just fine.
Dodger
Its very scary we want the answer why is this happening again and sometimes it comes and sometimes it just doesnt. But with or without that answer we need to remember that we are in control here. Chest pains, stomach pains are all very annoying and if they continue for days and days its natural to feel the worry of what the heck is this....but the more you worry about them the more you will feel them esculate.
You said in your original post you were discussing the trials of the past year and that seemed to envoke the memories and the sensations you once had....thats very natural. I can be watching a tv show with a graphic issue and it will make me feel my sensations of dizzyness and lightheadedness,,,just the thought of it will do it to me......
You brought all that fear and worry back to the table when you were talking about it...not to say you shouldnt talk about it but just know that with that at this point comes consequences.
Fearing your scary thoughts and depression is very alarming I know I feel that way too but its just Thoughts and feelings...not real.
You already know that as do I but I constantly have to remind myself.
This weekend I was very sick with a horrible cold horrible and had to travel to Wisconsin for Christmas. It brought on all sorts of sensations and thoughts and anxiety...I had to take my xanax just to make it home and thats OK.
WE should be thankfull we have these things to fall back on if we need that little push....its OK to use the tools along with the skills we have. The failure would be in not doing so dont you agree?
Dont beat yourself up...go with it and let it come and go as it will and believe me it will go....just as it had in the past.
Your going to be just fine.
Dodger
Steve, Bev, and Dodger,
Thank you so much for the encouragement. This whole thing is new to me. I'm not speaking of the anxiety/depression, but the encouragement and support. You see, throughout the entirety of my life, I've been the one issuing out the encouragement and support. I've been the "strong" one spurring people on. On the field of athletic competition, in their walk of faith, in life in general. I've been the one preaching that "You can do it". Now I find myself on the other side in need of what I've given out so many times in the past. It's extremely humbling. But I had felt so miserable with anxious feelings and depressive thoughts, that I just didn't care where the comfort came from, as long as it came.
So thanks for your impartation. I guess part of my journey is learning how to graciously receive from others.
Thank you so much for the encouragement. This whole thing is new to me. I'm not speaking of the anxiety/depression, but the encouragement and support. You see, throughout the entirety of my life, I've been the one issuing out the encouragement and support. I've been the "strong" one spurring people on. On the field of athletic competition, in their walk of faith, in life in general. I've been the one preaching that "You can do it". Now I find myself on the other side in need of what I've given out so many times in the past. It's extremely humbling. But I had felt so miserable with anxious feelings and depressive thoughts, that I just didn't care where the comfort came from, as long as it came.
So thanks for your impartation. I guess part of my journey is learning how to graciously receive from others.