Constant state of anxiety

[Darren John]

i wonder if anyone can give me any advice.i`m suffering anxiety/panic attacks/agoraphobia
i`m one lesson two about panic attacks and just the thought of the words panic attack makes my anxiety surface
for the last couple of weeks im in a constant state of high anxiety and i do mean 24/7
it feels like i`m always on the edge of having a panic attack and its getting me down at the moment as i`m constantly fighting it
its draining me just trying not to panic
Even as i type i look round our living room and see everybody sitting relaxed watching tv and long to do that but as soon as i do my mind start thinking about my anxiety.
I`m following the attacking anxiety course as it says but this constant state of anxiety is not much fun

[mervie]

I understand what you are feeling. It seems anxious is normal. We get concerned when the anxiety leaves. I really do not have a solution, I am still working on this. We have to keep ourselves busy. Free time is time to think and become nervous. As we have been told, they are only sensations. We make them real. Keep breathing and trying to relax.

[Janetpm]

Hi Darren, I feel the same as you do. I am reading the book and listening to session two. I am having a lot of anxiety attacks and I'm constantly concerned about my breathing. I spoke to coach Chris the other day and she gave me some tips. It's not easy but I'm trying. You are not alone. God bless you.

[Nick1944]

Hey, my name is Nick, I'm 22 years old and a couple of years ago I felt the exact same way. I was in a CONSTANT anxiety/borderline panic state 24/7. I couldn't sleep and I was so fatigued at the same time. I had around 5 panic attacks per day and I thought I was the worst case on the planet. I wondered if anyone on earth could relate to me. Every moment was like a living hell for me. I kept fighting my tail off and refused to give in, even though I was absolutely miserable inside. My family was very supportive. I was given medication and that really helped everything calm down a lot, but it is just like a band-aid. You need to fix it and this program looks like it will help us do that (first week here). Have faith. I know it's hard, but pull out every ounce of strength you have and tell yourself you won't stop until you overcome this. You aren't alone, that's the most important thing. We're in this together. We'll come out on top.