I'm in the middle of a panic attack

h.beth · Post by **h.beth** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:53 am

Shelby, I am very anxious right at the moment myself..I am shaking inside and I keep moving along! I keep obsessing over my health and I feel nauseaus..yes right at this very moment...I suggest that we vision holding eachothers hand right at this moment and focus on slowing down our breathing!!! We're going through this together!!! We'll get through this! I promise...we ALWAYS DO!! it's only temporary..it's scary and uncomfortable YES, but I've been through the program long enough to recognize IT's ONLY ANXIETY and We need to get ourselves "OUT OF OUR HEAD".. Boon IS VERY WISE and has helped me immensely!!!! She has helped me realize that I'M DOING IT TO MYSELF!!! and whenever I have an "episode", I think if all of her sound advice...remember, she's been right where we are at, right at this very moment!!!! It's OKAY,,we'll get through this Shelby!!!!!! Talk to me..
I'm here with ya,
God bless you
Robin

baby_g · Post by **baby_g** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:54 am

Go out for a quick walk. Feel the breeze on your face and in your hair. Walk, walk and walk it off. It's just energy. That's all it is.

You keep squirting adrenalin so you feel the waves of anxiety. Adrenalin is harmless. It doesn't matter. It's all OK. Notice the time span in between the waves. Really be with the anxiety (but not in your head). Feel it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:58 am

Lets use our anxious energy and do something constructive...walk, dance, clean, excercise..SOMETHING!!! perhaps I will take my kids for a walk in the warm sunshine

Angla · Post by **Angla** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:59 am

Boon, hehe I just read your post,,,,see, I DO take your advice

thanks again!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:59 am

Originally posted by fischee:
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

Emily~

Thank you for the feedback. Man oh man, this is a long one. I took a xanax over an hour ago and so far, it's just taken some of the edge off, but nowhere near what I need to be able to function in the outer world...considering taking another 1/2 of one.

Please don't be embarassed by your suggestion. Tho' music of any sort is not "safe" to me right now, that type of stretching is very familiar to me. I'm just afraid to lay down right now because I may choke. Throat is so tense, I keep fighting the gag reflex.

I know I'll get through this...it's the

t h r o u g h

that I am trying to navigate right now.

Waiting for my bf to get out of the shower so I can steal a hug.

Thanks again.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:14 am

Originally posted by Mom of 6:
Shelby, I am very anxious right at the moment myself..I am shaking inside and I keep moving along! I keep obsessing over my health and I feel nauseaus..yes right at this very moment...I suggest that we vision holding eachothers hand right at this moment and focus on slowing down our breathing!!! We're going through this together!!! We'll get through this! I promise...we ALWAYS DO!! it's only temporary..it's scary and uncomfortable YES, but I've been through the program long enough to recognize IT's ONLY ANXIETY and We need to get ourselves "OUT OF OUR HEAD".. Boon IS VERY WISE and has helped me immensely!!!! She has helped me realize that I'M DOING IT TO MYSELF!!! and whenever I have an "episode", I think if all of her sound advice...remember, she's been right where we are at, right at this very moment!!!! It's OKAY,,we'll get through this Shelby!!!!!! Talk to me..
I'm here with ya,
God bless you
Robin

HI, Robin:

Your post is so sweet and nurturing. Thank you and yes, Boon is every bit as amazing as you said.

I just sent the bf to pick up my prescription, which alleviates at least ONE of my "have-to's" for this day. Told him when he gets back, then we'll take it from there. Making myself some toast w/butter right now ..my tummy is all acidic, so hopefully that will help. The smell of the toast is comforting to me. Hmm..never noticed that before.

I wish I could print from this computer, because I'd have posts from this this forum tacked up all over the place.

How are YOU doing over there, Robin?

Gentle Hugz~

Shelby

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:01 am

Oh, how I can empathize! Today has been one jam packed with anxiety and panic attacks. I even got dressed and ready to head to the ER twice... the chest tightness, cold sweats, etc., etc., etc.! In my "mind" I know it is the anxiety and panic, but there is that overwhelming "WHAT IF?" I have taken 1.50mg of Xanax today to no real avail. I just feel like I am spinning wheels here. NO ENERGY... just felt like sleeping all day... but, toss and turn.

I ordered the program last week, so I haven't received it yet. I am soooooo hoping I can find some peace with the program, because right now... I am not worth buzzard bait!

Thanks for listening.... any advice for a "newbie" would be very much appreciated!

Bless you all!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:18 am

SeeBee - go back to page one of this same thread and look at the various responses. I'm sure they will guide and help you as well. Keep us posted as to how you are doing.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:22 am

SeeBee - How are you feeling now? I am just home from work and checking in with the site. My heart aches for you but I hope by now you are feeling better. Perhaps you are worn out or taking a walk with bf?

Hang in there. we are all thinking of you.

NHGIRL

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:43 pm

Thanks Boon and NHGIRL for your thoughts. I have just been browsing and reading through the different threads. It is raining here, so I am not able to get out and take a walk unfortunately. I can say, my body is definitely "worn out" from the excessive anxiety and panic over the past few days...today was just exceptionally bad.

Tomorrow, I have to be off the the office and, it seems anymore this is a predicator to my anxiety and panic. I am fearing agoraphobia trying to set in...

I just wish the program would arrive so that I can get started, LOL...

My chest still hurts... but, then again I keep catching myself very tense, so I am sure it is muscular. And, I just read in another thread that if your chest hurts when you press on it, it is probably muscular! Even though I know this, as I am a healthcare provider, as we know, we don't always pay attention to what we "know"!

Anyway, thanks again for your thoughts... am just trying to find distractions!