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After just having a rough two weeks of anxiety, and my med. just recently being moved up to a little higher dose, I am having a horrible time doubting myself. After taking my medication, which by the way is the same one I have been on four almost 5 years, I haven't able to sleep much because I am constantly afraid I will sleep to "deep" and not wake up feeling like myself. A big problem with me recently that has caused a lot more anxiety has been not feeling like "Myself". I keep fearing that I will forget simple things, or that I will embaress myself or lose control. I know all of this is talked about in the program, I just can't seem to get a hold on it. When I go out with my family I am constantly, here lately, afraid that I will pass out, or something bad will happen to me. I have done well with these symptoms for a few years now and they just started resurfacing. My mind seems to be "foggy" and not clear from time to time and that scares me even more. Its just like I can't get regulated. I don't know if my new med. dosage just hasn't taken effect yet or if its just anxiety. Some of my worst feelings are, tingling at times throughout my body, a tightness in my head & pressure, not being able to think clearly and sometimes fearing that if I get up I won't be able to walk. I then get afraid something worse than anxiety is wrong with me and that scares me to no end! I am fairly young with a young family and all I want is to be able to be there for them. I don't know why I am constantly doubting myself now. For anyone that could relate or has the time to write back, any fed back would be greatly appreciated!

hey asiver im only 1 week new to this but i can relate to that foggy place your saying and i dont think its meds cause ive been on 6 ml of valium for 10 years and belive me the foggyness is still around i guess we have to believe in the system bud i gonna try my azz off to try and work this program they say listen to the tapes 3 times a week no way man every day man i know where in the rt place gl im chris i;ll be around

I am sorry and can relate to the rough weeks of
anxiety. I have to make myself think possitive.
I think exercise is alot of help in the really rough times. Maybe talk to your doctor about a different medicine? If you are uneasy about sleeping and stuff. I personally am one who is sceptical about pills and sleeping. I believe if you keep on with the program perhaps you could get weaned off of them.
Take care and have a great day.

Hey I can relate to what you mean about spacey/fogginess. When I first started the program back in december I was having those sensations all the time. It was my anxiety. It definitly increased when I started the program. But I am so happy to say 12 weeks into the program I am feeling so much better. My negativity, perfectionistic thinking is much improved. I am now out of my house taking chances and doing things in the past I would not have done. My panic attacks are so much improved. i have been able to use the skills to recognize them and diffuse them quickly. Just try and be patient with yourselves and work the program. You will definitely begin to feel better. Just remember, as they say in the tapes, praise yourself for even the smallest things you do. It will help. Take care and God Bless.

I think doubting is natural when you are batteling your anxiety because doubt and worry are what lead to anxiety so I don'[t htink it is something out of the norm that you are experiencing. Sometimes when I feel like that..I often ask myself what is the worst thing that will happen and since I have thought of the outcome a zillion times then chances are it isn't going to hapen if it hasn't happened yet. However, if you feel this is a result of the med. speak to your doctor about it. Maybe it is a side-effect of the med which they would know more about. However, stay strong and positive. Fears LIE.

Thank you, for all of the advice. I will take it all into consideration and if these feelings don't start to subside then I will definately talk to my doctor about it. Take carre & God bless!