having a harder time with attacks now??

HeatherRDJ · Post by **HeatherRDJ** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:42 am

I'm on session 6, though I've kind of been taking a break from doing it properly. Anyhow, I've seen a huge difference in how often I have attacks but now that I'm not dealing with them daily, I'm having a harder time dealing with the ones I get. Does anyone else have this problem? I tried going through the steps but there was no reason I could figure out for getting one. Still has me puzzled in fact. Anyhow I left work, went home and napped. Any thoughts?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:42 am

I am also having hard times with my attacks on pretty much a daily basis.I m on session 3 but i m having trouble driving by myself.I m getting to the places I have to go but I feel very spacey and exhausting myself especially for work.My mind is going a million miles a minute trying to figure out why I m having them.I m rite there with u Heather.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:03 am

You must stop analyzing. Analyzing is resistance. Resistance keeps you stuck. You are working on yourselves and anxiety can increase for awhile. It does pass, however. Don't leave work because you are having an attack. This is avoidance. You want stay put and deal with the feelings - not by analyzing them, but by allowing them. Use your tools from Tape 2. Breathe into those feelings and allow them to be there. You can still function with anxiety. When thoughts come in just simply and gently bring yourself back to your breath. Get busy and pay attention to what you are doing in the moment. You'll stop that adrenalin release and begin to calm down.

Practice allowing the feelings. When you are no longer afraid of them they will calm and you'll have them less and less. Up until now your reaction has been: "Oh, no. I don't want these feelings." Now you will say to yourself: "Welcome. I can handle this."

Remember to always soothe and comfort.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:21 am

I know Ihave to let these feelings happen and not try to fight them.I still fight with myself that something has to be wrong physically even thoug I know its not.Its a constant battle with myself and I completely understand what u r saying Boon.I am analying way too much and not living in the moment Thanks for the advice