i feel like I'm going crazy

lynne sindler · Post by **lynne sindler** » Sat May 31, 2008 12:49 pm

Help,
Is it possible to always have anxiety symptoms and feelings,even when your not worried and your just at home doing nothing. i feel scared that i feel so physically horrible even when i'm not going anywhere. I know my anxiety is bad when I have to somewhere but i don't understand why all day I feel anxiety physically when i am safe at home? Does this happen to others? I am also waiting for the program to arrive. I just feel like my anxiety is getting worse and i don't work. I am a stay at home mom. i feel like a bad mom, I always feel so out of it and I always have to pretend i'm ok. HELP

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:00 pm

First, quit being so hard on yourself, all that does is make you feel worse needlessly. The problem is the bad habits you learned in processing your thoughts. You need to relearn how to properly process your thoughts and you will begin to feel less anxious more energetic and better. The program will help you a lot and you may also want to read the cbt book by Sam Obitz and try the TEA forms. I just answered your post asking about cbt and TEA forms a few minutes ago so I won't be redundant here.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:05 pm

Is it possible to always have anxiety symptoms and feelings,even when your not worried and your just at home doing nothing.

Yes, it is possible to feel that way. Some people always have this "uneasy" feeling no matter how "relaxed" they are (or seem to be). Some days, I know I haven't a thing in the world to worry about, yet I still have this uneasy feeling and cannot totally relax, even at home. I'm working on it though, through the program (which is excellent) and through relaxation exercises and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) techniques. I know, though, a lot of my problem is getting used to being alone after so many years of having others in the house. Take care, my friend. Rob.

Art_Gal · Post by **Art_Gal** » Sat May 31, 2008 5:19 pm

Hi Lynne, I have symptoms of stress and anxiety a lot even when I'm doing something I enjoy like watching a movie. So, you are not alone. I'm on week 3 right now. You've taken a huge step forward by ordering this program. Good for you! Give yourself a pat on the back for taking that first, hard step. Everything is going to be fine! Just give yourself a big hug (go ahead, do it!

), try to de-stress your life, get daily exercise, talk with friends, pamper yourself and work this program. Good luck to you!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 31, 2008 6:36 pm

Thank you for the encouragement from everyone it is good to hear and it does help to not feel like I'm a failure at life just because I suffer anxiety. I have lost to many friendships and avoided a lot of activities in my life lately. The last time I went out with friends was almost a year ago. I do things with my husband and kids, but it is such a struggle to do those things, even though I love them more than anything and being a mom is the best part of life. It's still hard to be out in public. It gets frustrating to feel this way. It so releiving to hear from others and have their understanding, when the people closest to you think it's as bad as I try to express how it feels.
I thought I was also the only one that couldn't relax even during a movie, even when I'm watching something to get my mind off of things I keep thinking about things and always taking my pulse. Anyways thanks again for all the input, I enjoy everybody's response!!!!!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 31, 2008 7:49 pm

hey, wow i can totaly relate to ur story. im a stay at home mom too and just have been attacking my anxiety for a year already. it sucks. the past few months i could only travel 3 minutes away from home. i wish i can just go out nd spend time and have fun with my family. and right now i feel like im getting worst. i feel so depressed. feel like i wont ever get thru this. im not so motivated on the program so im jas barely on session 2 and i had the program since the 6s. i do feel the program will help cuz it has helped so much people but u gotta want it. thats something i need to work on. so good luck to you and remember u r not alone

LUVG · Post by **LUVG** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:24 pm

Oh I can relate also. I'm a stay at home mom and have been through the program and was doing really well and as Lucinda puts it, hit a bump in the road. After a panic attack and trips to the ER, I have that "uneasy" feeling all the time. I realize that once I get going on reviewing the program that it will decrease and eventually go away, like it did the first time, but Man, sometimes, yeah, you feel like you're going a little Coo-Koo! Hang in there, it will get better-