well im back for the second time, and need help with my symptoms

angela chriss · Post by **angela chriss** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:03 pm

well, I guess u can say.. i was on this program in 2007...and i never finished it, once i started feeling good. i figured i had it under control. well i thought wrong.. STRESS, is taking over me, and now the anxiety kicked in again. i know its caused by stress, its just i cant seem to keep it under control.. now im feeling symptoms such as hot stomach, nausea which makes me vomit, and getting lightheaded and slight dizzy.. i wanna know who else can relate to my symptoms and what helps u?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:27 pm

Hi Angela...I can relate to your whole post except the actual vomiting. I started the program, quit when I felt better and then had a a very rude awakening. My anxiety symptoms were alot like what you described plus some. I never really had that much stomach anxiety, but when I did it was how you described, but like I said I never vomited. Going through the program and using the tools and breathing technique is what REALLY helped me. It was a slow, doubtful progress for me, but in the end it worked and was worth it. The things you learn in the program need to be practiced daily, so do the entire program angela, practice using the skills it teaches and DO NOT give up. You can beat anxiety, not overight but it gets better each day, month, and year. Good luck!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:58 pm

Hi Angela, I can totally relate to your symptoms. Before I started the program I was feeling lots of the same feelings, nausea, lightheaded, dizzy, overall fuzzy feelings. I didn't tell anyone, I felt very alone. I thought I was going crazy. I had a hard time going to work, grocery store or any social event. I am in my second week and I am feeling like I have found the answer. I do alot of self talking and relaxation. Know that you are not alone. Good Luck and stick with it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 06, 2009 9:23 pm

thank you guys for your response... im working on the program again.. taking it day by day, at a slower pace. anxiety still there, just like right now for instance.. i took antibiotics, which scares me, any meds for that matter, but i have to tell myself," their there to help, ill be ok.." anxiety is very strong and powerful if u let it, and so far as of this moment, its trying to win, its a struggle, but i know i can do it

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 14, 2009 1:29 am

Angela, I am just starting the program and I understand the symptoms you are experiencing. I haven't vomited yet, but have dizziness,rapid heartbeat, breathing difficulty, and just a generalized fear of why bother. The program is good and you will gain a lot of support as you want it. Just stick with it. Find Ms. T BONE and under Hello everyone she has written a good article and be sure to view the video,
Blessings and prayers

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 14, 2009 4:03 am

Boy, Angela,I can totally relate. I am really frustrated. I have very similar symtems. I know that having been here before this to shall pass. But it is really hard when you are in the mist of it. My mornings are really tough. I took a leave from my part-time job. And I am becoming stuck. I don't want to leave my safe place. Third day of the second shot at the program...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 16, 2009 2:04 pm

I have the same symtoms minus the vomiting. I was in Lowes yesterday and had a panic attack. I've been sick and the feeling of being stuffed up and being a little dizzy really got to me. I just listen to Day one today. I just can't keep living my life like this. My box is getting smaller and smaller. I have dreams and goals for my life that anxiety has currently stopped.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 22, 2009 7:17 pm

thank you guys so much,, the program is very helpful this second time around,i realized, i cant rush it... i need to take the program day by day... so far so good, i still get anxiety thinking im having a heart attack, but i gotta stop look in a mirror and talk to myself.. and it works and being on here is so much help..thanks alot guys..

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 23, 2009 6:08 am

Hi Angela. Looks like we're in the same boat. I too am re-starting this program and am at the tail-end of week-1. I jumped ship about a year ago at week-3 when I thought I was dialed in and guess what - it's back. I had dizzy feelings, heart palpitations and chest pain. One of my mistakes was going to websites like WebMD and trying to find out the cause of my symptoms. My gosh, I possibly had Lyme's disease, diabetes, heart and vascular disease and on and on. It scared me to the point I thought I was having a heart attack and ended up in the emergency room one day where they performed an EKG, an ultrasound and stress test of my heart and vascular system and several blood tests. All was normal. My point to anyone - stop searching for a possible diagnosis. Sites like WebMD are good if you indeed have been diagnosed by a doctor with something - then you can use it for information on treatment. For instance, I recently thought I had diabetes because I was constantly urintating one day and still feeling hungry after eating. Again, the website I searched said it could be diabetes. With that, I went as far as having blood work done 4-times for this and other symptoms in a matter of 2-weeks time. In the end, the doctor verbally scolded me and said "Find something else to worry about - you're healthy!" This was all due to simply being nervous/anxious and searching on-line for whatever disease might be the cause. The verbal scolding from the doctor was the kick in the pants that made me realize I need to re-start the Attacking Anxiety & Depression program and FINISH it.

I am there with you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon May 25, 2009 12:01 am

Angela, I definitely can relate to what you're going through. I've experienced everything you've mentioned short of the vomiting. I'm glad you're trying the program again. I got the DVDs after seeing Lucinda's commercial on tv one night and I could just tell they were for me. Michelle, I thought I was going crazy just like you. I didn't feel like going to public places and just felt totally isolated. I hope the program works for both of you!