Reassurance please!

SeeBee · Post by **SeeBee** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:18 am

I have non-stop internal "buzzing", like I am ready to explode! It is day after day, despite my working out and trying so hard to rid my body of the adrenaline factor! This is just so discouraging and scary. Some days, I just cannot bear the feeling and sleep the day away to avoid this feeling. At times, I feel like I am losing my mind. It consumes most of my days and nights lately. WHY doesn't the constant internal shaking and edginess not go away? I am doing all that I am supposed to do.

Just so discouraged... anyone else feel this way 24/7?

Any advice? Thanks...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 16, 2009 4:32 am

Seebee...You cannot wish your symptoms of anxiety and depression away. I tried that one for years.

You must do the program, and work really hard at replacing those negative thoughts with more positive realistic thoughts!!!

Every emotion we feel belongs to us. Embrace your feelings, although they are very uncomfortable.

Try to look at them with a different attitude. They belong to you, and you cannot run from your own self. Embrace your feelings with all of your being, and watch as they subside...

I pray this helped...God Bless

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 16, 2009 4:34 am

BTW...I lived 21 years of my life feeling this way...You are Not going crazy. You are just trying to resist what belongs to you.

You need to work really hard on replacing those negative thoughts, do the deep-breathing exercises, and the relaxation CD....

You will be fine...I promise...God Bless

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 16, 2009 5:06 am

Thank you, Ms. T. Bones... I am trying, I really am... very dilligently, I might add.

I am working it by the book. I had a great three weeks and then it all came back with a very ugly face...

Thanks for caring and for your support, for not only me, but all of us here.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:38 pm

SeeBee...You are more than welcome...May God Richly Bless You!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 16, 2009 7:06 pm

SeeBee...Nothing is ever as bad as it seems...
There is always another day...This feeling will pass...God Bless

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 17, 2009 5:24 am

SeeBee - that buzzing feeling is your anxiety. I don't know if you have ever tried meditation, but I do a guided meditation about accepting the physical feelings and emotions that I have as part of me and not trying to change it while it is happening, just accept it and becoming comfortable with it. Between this Program and the daily meditation, I am a completely different person.

One day the feelings of adrenaline were so bad that I just decided to sit in a chair with my eyes closed and really feel what was happening with my body. When I noticed it did not hurt me and I did not go crazy, I was able to let it go.

I have been there and am proof that it will get better. Like Mrs. T Bones, I had anxiety for 21 years before I decided to confront it, face it and deal with it.

Good Luck,

Lisa

samcat · Post by **samcat** » Sun May 17, 2009 7:39 am

Thanks so much to both of you for your responses.

I have had anxiety/panic for about 20 years myself, so these feelings are nothing new to me. It is only through the aging process, I find they are resurfacing hard core. And, I have no idea why?

Anyway, congratulations to both of you for having conquered, and for your inspiration! I really appreciate it, and wish you both that this beautiful life has to offer.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 17, 2009 9:00 am

Wow, I feel the exact same way. I just had probably the biggest anxiety attack I've ever had in my life, yet I've been doing my best with the program, including reducing sugar and exercising. I can't understand why I would feel such severe anxiety if I'm eating better and trying to correct my thinking.

I think Ms. T Bones' advice is very powerful and we should keep it in mind. I don't know if I like having to just accept that I'm going to feel like this a lot, but it makes me feel more motivated to handle things better. I'm thinking about you, SeeBee.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 17, 2009 10:25 am

Hi SeeBee, I have felt and asked the same question in your Post. These things we speak of seem to be the essence of our condition. I'm sure you already understand that this Program is a process and This can be conquered as we take the positive actions required.
Since you are here and you are in the profession stated in your profile, I know that you already have a higher than average intelligence. Some of these personality traits that drive us "crazy"- can also be the very tools we can use to help change our future.
Some things that helped me were the cessation of stimulants. I know this seems obvious, but even salt can be a stimulant. Another was learning about the 5th step in grieving. Acceptance was like a barrier to me. I have been practicing acceptance and can see how this has changed my life. I learned a lot from the DEPRESSION Information link at the top of this screen!
A Point that we should remember, is that being Discouraged is simply one of those Many Thoughts that we choose to allow our minds to obsess over until they make us dysfunctional and unrealistic... Let's think of a Positive List to describe ourselves. Like we are Intelligent, Professional and Helpful beyond our understanding, etc. (You know yourself better than I do.) Let's practice obsessing about some positive things, for a change.
(SeeBee, nice screen name...) Seadog