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Posted 9/26/2014 7:21 AM (GMT 0)
Wow! I just can't seem to control my anxiety lately. We had a huge earthquake today. It was 6.2 and shook for 30 seconds. I was just stepping into my Dr's office when it hit. My nerves are so rattled! The building shook so hard and made a huge loud noise. All the health workers ran for safety. They could see I was very rattled and tried to calm me. I have been here 20 years and never felt one that hard. So many issues going on in my life so I really didn't need another excitement today. I guess I should be happy only one thing broke at my house. I need to get back into learning how to reduce my anxiety.
Posted 9/26/2014 8:35 AM (GMT 0)
Angel, anyone would be frightened under those circumstances! That is scary stuff. Your fight or flight adrenalin kicks in, your heart races, and the anxiety starts. I'm sure the people in the doctor's office felt the same way. They just had to keep going...just like you are doing.

I was in a 5.3 earthquake years ago and it affected my anxiety issues for several days. I was waiting for aftershocks but, if we had any, I didn't feel them. I was in Ohio at the time and did t know they got earthquakes there so it was a total shock to me. When it started I thought my furnace was blowing up. LOL

You are safe so do some deep breathing to help calm you down and focus on something else. You will be just fine. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

Sherrine
Posted 9/26/2014 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
I would be having fits myself. We seldom have earthquakes and then you really can't feel them unless you're standing still.

Hang in there and I hope you feel better quickly.
Posted 9/27/2014 4:18 AM (GMT 0)
Only been through one earthquake, i thought my vertigo was coming back...i was happy it was just an earthquake, since vertigo lasts much longer! I learned that after an earthquake, when the phone lines are all jammed , you can get a text through to check on family.

Hope you are one and done! I was sitting on the side of the tub shaving my legs..the whole tub was bouncing as well as everything else in the house.
Posted 9/27/2014 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
I've never been in an earthquake and never hope to be in one, but I'm sure it would cause anyone lots of anxiety. Hope that things have calmed down since then, and you've found something enjoyable to do this weekend, after all that (too much!) 'excitement.' Take care, Angel!
Posted 9/27/2014 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
Well we had another earthquake yesterday. It was 5.0 on the earthquake scale. It felt very small compared to the other day. I am working very hard to refocus my anxiety to heathy things. I got out in the yard yesterday and pulled up old flowers and raked a few leaves. It really help me channel my thoughts to better places. Thanks for keeping me on track! Lol

Post Edited (ak angel) : 9/27/2014 12:16:03 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/27/2014 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
Wow! How scary is that! I wouldn't have a clue what to do during an earthquake. I'd probably be the one hiding under a table! Lol...

I also suffer from anxiety. I figure it goes along with the depression though. I must admit I take 1mg of Xanex when things get to out of control. I try to save them for when nothing else seems to help.

I hope you find what works for you to calm down and relax a little.

Dawn
Posted 9/28/2014 4:13 AM (GMT 0)
ak,

I never realized Alaska was so prone to shaking. Then again I am bad about Geography and fault lines and such. First....I am glad you are ok!!!! That sounds pretty crazy to me. I think I would be anxiety ridden for a few days after those happening!!!! how could you not be? We have had tremors in Ohio but I have never witnessed a actual quake.

I am soooo glad you got out and got your mind busy with other things. Distraction is a wonderful thing. I just know things are going to start looking up for you soon. I believe you will benefit from the new therapist you are seeing as well. 2015 is the year of ak angel, I can just feel it.

Hang in there my friend. YOU GOT THIS!!!!

Hugs,
Michael
Posted 9/28/2014 6:22 AM (GMT 0)
Michael, we have hunderds of them a day. Look up recent earthquakes for Alaska. We have one every few minutes. It's crazy! Most of them are small and you can't feel. That was crazy the other day, many things got broken in the stores. I try not to look at that chart too much! Lol
Posted 9/28/2014 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
Wow. I really can't imagine going through that. I'd need a few xanex after that happened to get through the rest of the day.
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