And so here I sit. My hands are shaking so badly that I have accidentally erased several starter posts now, which is just soooo frustrating. I haven't had one this bad in a while now. The "float don't fight" has been a good thing for me, and yet I just found myself wanting to run and the IBS is sooooo bad today. There are things OUT THERE in the world that I must accomplish today (I was going to..{am going to?}...drive with my boyfriend as copilot). I hope I can still do those things. Library books need to be returned and prescriptions picked up and and and and and....
I"m going to push POST NOW before I lose yet another post to shaking hands..so many thoughts are coming all at once...I am trying like he3ll to slow them down. The "what ifs" are in overdrive....my head is throbbing with them all.
I'm in the middle of a panic attack
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Use your STOP sign, Shelby. Then begin your calm breathing. It's good you have things to do today because you need to focus on the present moment and what you are doing in it. This will help the attack to go away. Every negative thought you have during an attack is squirting a little more adrenalin. Adrenalin will not hurt you, nor will this attack.
Welcome it in. Go to the mirror and look into your eyes and welcome this in. Use your breath and do your best to stay in the present moment. Notice where the anxiety is in your body? Hands, stomach, mouth, neck, shoulders, top of head.....It's safe to notice these sensations. Do your best to keep out of your thoughts right now. When the anxiety passes you can go back in and plan your day but just for now let the feelings wash over you. It's really ok. Be with the anxiety, and stay out of your head.
It won't last long.
Welcome it in. Go to the mirror and look into your eyes and welcome this in. Use your breath and do your best to stay in the present moment. Notice where the anxiety is in your body? Hands, stomach, mouth, neck, shoulders, top of head.....It's safe to notice these sensations. Do your best to keep out of your thoughts right now. When the anxiety passes you can go back in and plan your day but just for now let the feelings wash over you. It's really ok. Be with the anxiety, and stay out of your head.
It won't last long.
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Isn't Boon amazing? Such calming and relaxing advice. My therapist is working with me on accepting the feelings and negative thoughts and so on.
I know it's usually a lot easier said than done, but find a soothing mantra and repeat it. It will pass, it's not going to hurt me....Get those positive "what if's" going. What if I get my goals accomplished today? But also, so what if the books are a day late?
Have a great time with your boyfriend!
I know it's usually a lot easier said than done, but find a soothing mantra and repeat it. It will pass, it's not going to hurt me....Get those positive "what if's" going. What if I get my goals accomplished today? But also, so what if the books are a day late?
Have a great time with your boyfriend!
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Boon~
Thank you for replying...so much. It's still pretty bad. Trying to remember my breath and doing a mental body scan to note where the tension is and when I do, I am letting the tension go from those areas..over and over again.
It's coming in waves. I've not had this, what I refer to as "tidal" sensation for years..part of what is so terrifying to me, I am sure. I know ...my history is not my present, etc. I need to stop looking at the time because it's ticking by mighty quickly and "what if"..yadda yadda...
"Welcoming it in" makes me shudder. I don't WANT it IN..I want it GONE cuz it frightens me and it doesn't feel good at all and now, in this moment, I am remembering the "float, don't fight" that this program teaches for the eleventy bazillionth time.
I am at the keyboard and then running to the bathroom. I am hot and then cold. Piling on the sweater and then the robe one minute and then stripping down and splashing cold water over me the next.
One step forward, two back...but on I go.
Thank you for replying...so much. It's still pretty bad. Trying to remember my breath and doing a mental body scan to note where the tension is and when I do, I am letting the tension go from those areas..over and over again.
It's coming in waves. I've not had this, what I refer to as "tidal" sensation for years..part of what is so terrifying to me, I am sure. I know ...my history is not my present, etc. I need to stop looking at the time because it's ticking by mighty quickly and "what if"..yadda yadda...
"Welcoming it in" makes me shudder. I don't WANT it IN..I want it GONE cuz it frightens me and it doesn't feel good at all and now, in this moment, I am remembering the "float, don't fight" that this program teaches for the eleventy bazillionth time.
I am at the keyboard and then running to the bathroom. I am hot and then cold. Piling on the sweater and then the robe one minute and then stripping down and splashing cold water over me the next.
One step forward, two back...but on I go.
Shelby,
I have gone through this...and I know the cyclical attacks are difficult. Have faith my friend this to will end. Just do all the things Boon states above and it will pass. Be easy on yourself....embrace it,,,,I know how hard this is...I know. But, with embracing it comes freedom.....Your o.k....you will get through this. Praise yourself for the one step forward....you are still progressing. Hugs...
I have gone through this...and I know the cyclical attacks are difficult. Have faith my friend this to will end. Just do all the things Boon states above and it will pass. Be easy on yourself....embrace it,,,,I know how hard this is...I know. But, with embracing it comes freedom.....Your o.k....you will get through this. Praise yourself for the one step forward....you are still progressing. Hugs...
ATTITUDE -- The mind is like a parachute...it doesn't work unless it's open!!
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Go to the mirror and tell yourself: OK, let's get this darn thing over with. I've got stuff to do. C'mon. Do your worst. Get it done, for crying out loud." Keep welcoming it in! You're doing a great job! Kind of like giving birth to quadruplets. You keep going until it's over - AND - it's over when it's over. Remind yourself that YOU CAN FUNCTION AND DO WHATEVER YOU NEED TO DO EVEN WHILE FEELING ANXIOUS. Also, perhaps somethings you can set aside for another day. Often when we take the pressure off of ourselves we begin to calm down. Then we see that we can actually fit it all in afterall but don't make it mandatory that you get everything done.
Be gentle with yourself and hold a stuffed animal and nuture it for comfort.
Be gentle with yourself and hold a stuffed animal and nuture it for comfort.
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It just won't "stick". None of it. That is what is so crazy-making about this, to me. What I have learned, I apply...for this moment..and in the next moment..it's GONE and a wave hits again..and again.
Staying in the present moment is making me dizzy....and part of me is saying "Don't post this process, it's ugly and not necessary" and another part is arguing "Bull. Perhaps this will help someone else by reading it and if not, oh well, this is what you are choosing to do to distract yourself and besides, it's like journaling but, hopefully with feedback."
Oy...am I OCD much?
I want to laugh at myself..but it's just not funny. Yet.
Thanks again, Boon.
Staying in the present moment is making me dizzy....and part of me is saying "Don't post this process, it's ugly and not necessary" and another part is arguing "Bull. Perhaps this will help someone else by reading it and if not, oh well, this is what you are choosing to do to distract yourself and besides, it's like journaling but, hopefully with feedback."
Oy...am I OCD much?
I want to laugh at myself..but it's just not funny. Yet.
Thanks again, Boon.
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Oh, Shelby,
My heart goes out to you.
This STINKS; I went through it for two solid months last year... it passed, just like everyone said- but it was soooo hard.
This is kind of (UNDERSTATEMENT!!!) wierd, but it worked for me??? When I first got the program I was too stressed out to concentrate and do the relaxation exercise (sometimes i still am). I initially just played it as background 'noise' to get used to Lucinda's voice until I could actually work on the exercises.
So, meanwhile, when I was in a state of panic like yours, I put on soothing music, layed down on the bed, and stretched my body. I just sort of limply tossed my body whichever way it felt like going... and I hummed out loud *embarassed* Maybe you're laughing now?
Anyway, cleary not a profound as Boon (AMAZING, BTW- I'll be sure to print and post this. Thank-you!!!
), but it worked for me...
Blessings to you; may your day get better,
Emily
My heart goes out to you.
This STINKS; I went through it for two solid months last year... it passed, just like everyone said- but it was soooo hard.This is kind of (UNDERSTATEMENT!!!) wierd, but it worked for me??? When I first got the program I was too stressed out to concentrate and do the relaxation exercise (sometimes i still am). I initially just played it as background 'noise' to get used to Lucinda's voice until I could actually work on the exercises.
So, meanwhile, when I was in a state of panic like yours, I put on soothing music, layed down on the bed, and stretched my body. I just sort of limply tossed my body whichever way it felt like going... and I hummed out loud *embarassed* Maybe you're laughing now?
Anyway, cleary not a profound as Boon (AMAZING, BTW- I'll be sure to print and post this. Thank-you!!!
), but it worked for me...Blessings to you; may your day get better,
Emily
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Formyboys~Originally posted by formyboys:
Shelby,
I have gone through this...and I know the cyclical attacks are difficult. Have faith my friend this to will end. Just do all the things Boon states above and it will pass. Be easy on yourself....embrace it,,,,I know how hard this is...I know. But, with embracing it comes freedom.....Your o.k....you will get through this. Praise yourself for the one step forward....you are still progressing. Hugs...
Thank you for the reminder to praise myself for the one step forward.
Every.little.bit helps.
Blessings.