Ever convince yourself all at once you're Cured?

Faith_TX · Post by **Faith_TX** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:37 am

I have. . . many times. This past few weeks I've been very focused on what I eat and I have felt a lot better. . .but, then I started to notice that I was really really focused on everything I ate. . . almost afraid to eat! So, I wasn't having all the panic attacks, but I was still dealing with being fearful. But, instead of being fearful of having a panic attack, I have been fearful that I would eat something that would cause me to have a panic attack.

Our minds sure are funny sometimes, aren't they?

I'm still not sure how much of this is hypoglycemia and diet, and how much of it was the placebo effect. I need to figure that out. I know that eating a lot of sugar and processed foods isn't good for anyone. But. . .it's just another smoke and mirrors for me. I think the real cure takes a little more than that. I think it's probably more about accepting myself where I'm at and making progress bit by bit. . . .

I had started talking to a new counselor and she used to have PA's and this was what she said "cured" her, along with some spiritual things that she has suggested. I'm a Christian, but her methods seemed almost TOO structured and obsessive.

So, back to the drawing board a bit. However, at least it's not back to square one, because at least I'm not having 5 or 6 panic attacks every day like I was. . . so progress is progress.

I'm just curious who else has done the "I'm cured" thing like this, only to trade one worry for another?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:22 pm

Hi Chris,
I think that we want so badly to be cured asap, that it's wishful thinking. But having really good days is encouraging because soon those days will come more and more and we will be healed.
This is my third time dealing with anxiety and each time began with me eating waaaaay too much junk food, this time was no different. I have started to eat more healthfully and felt pretty good (not 100%, but much better). Over the Easter weekend, I did eat chocolate and today I had 3-4 dove chocolate eggs. 3-4 hours later, I was feeling panicky.

So I do think there is a HUGE connection with diet. Second time with anxiety I did a strict almost 100% raw diet, lots of carrot juice and yucky tasting barley green, but it really really helped. I need to try it again, I just haven't jumped on the bandwagon again. Oh yeah, I only kept up that diet for a few months, then I ate a more normal diet (I've been vegetarian for 10 years), with some sugar, but not a ton and I felt really good until I got pregnant with #3 and started eating junk again.

Anyhow, take care!
Ocean

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:55 pm

I was just writing about something similar on another thread. I was trying SO hard to be healthy that I became obsessed with eating healthy and excersizing. I'm really upset that I managed to turn something good into another problem but I guess it's better to be obsessed with being healthy than having panic attacks daily. Sigh

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:33 pm

Well Chris I'm glad you posted this. You don't come on very often and it's always good to see you return. Too bad it has to be when we slip up some, no I mean "growth spurt" and that's good right? After all, we're all learning. So..I'm learning from your post. I went to be early cuz I was so tired at 10pm. Around 10:30 I felt jittery and achy. I'm taking this new healthy shake and thought well I'll take one and maybe it will help me sleep. I didn't realize till reading this it was more likey I felt jittery cuz of the 2 lg. rice krispie bars I ate. Yea we sure do need to watch what we eat. I do good for a while but when under stress if there's sugar around, look out it just triggers more sugar and it becomes a vicious cycle.

So Chris how are things otherwise? Did you get over all the anxiety of selling your home and business. Were you able to keep going forward from there? I feel like we've been in a slump ever since moving from our other home to here. Been here 9 mo. and still trying to get things set right with our contractor. Even today he finally came over but said he'll get back to us. I don't know why I've let this bother me so much. It's really affected both my husband and I. So any of you have a problem eating right when you're under stress? Do you run more for the junk foods? My comfort food is popcorn which compared to sugar, it's definitely better since I don't use the microwave. I use air popped but love lotsa butter. Yum...did I make anyone hungry??

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:56 pm

Hey Barb. We sold our house and business and the bankruptcy is almost over with. I have a permanent job back with the company I was with for 15 years, including insurance and personal time off. My hubby got an OK job. . .long hours not much pay, but hopefully it will improve.

My mother in law passed away between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so that was sort of a bummer. During that time my husband quit the job he had at the time and was out of work for a few weeks which was so stressful because it took him almost a year to find another job.

Finally things are settled down but my system is still recovering. I'm getting there though and I just found a coach that is going to help me with an anxiety program and I'm excited about that.

I was working with a new counselor that I knew from my neighborhood and that did NOT work out. She was too strict on how to get over this including VERY VERY STRICT diet and exercise and very different beliefs than me. . . so I finally told her last night I didn't want to talk to her any more. I didn't tell her I found a coach.

How are you?