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Posted 11/11/2010 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
Yesterday I felt fine! Barely any anxiety at all... this morning I woke up with it and it has been on and off all day. Right now I feel so disconnected, I think this is called desensitization??
Posted 11/12/2010 4:16 AM (GMT 0)
This happens to me. Monday I felt awesome, and after Tuesday it all went downhill. Can you think of anything that has triggered you? What helps me is writing down everything I'm feeling, and every thought - no matter how weird it may sound. Writing out and putting your emotions and everything on paper maps out what you're feeling, and if you do this regularly you can be able to find a pattern. For me, I discovered my cell phone and Facebook caused me more stress, so I'm using my phone less and I shut down my Facebook. I felt like people being able to contact me 24/7 made me feel caged in; plus, the angry messages from ex friends didn't help.

about disconnected - how do you feel disconnected exactly? Do you feel numb? Or disconnected from the world? Those are both common when I'm going through anxiety. It's all about focusing on yourself and finding out your triggers, and how to work around them or cut them out of your life.

Life is trial and error, so we all have situations like this. Just don't lose faith, and even when you feel scared, tell yourself that you're not afraid, that you will make it through this. After telling yourself that for so long, I've learned your mind starts to believe it.
Posted 11/12/2010 5:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi yl, sorry to hear about the ups and downs-it's exhausting I know. I think I remember that you were having a lot of trouble with anxiety in the a.m. Blame it on the Cortisol! It is a stress hormone that our bodies make, and it is at it's highest concentration in the morning. It's purpose is to get us up and going after sleep, but people with A/P either have too much or are hyper-sensitive to it. This caused the morning 'freak-outs' as I like to call them. If you can't get a handle on the anxiety, then it can really set you up for a full day of stress and symptoms. Try doubling your efforts with the relaxation exercises when this happens.
The other thing you mentioned, the un-real. disconnected feeling is a common symptom called de-personalization-realization. The feeling that things around you, or even yourself are not real. Very wierd! This will pass as you get along in your treatment. Hope that tomorrow is a better day!
Take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/12/2010 6:04 AM (GMT 0)
oh ylime :( sorry to hear about this!

I know I always feel anxious in the mornings. I think we all have our ups and downs either day to day or hour to hour! It's frustrating but try to keep in mind that you've only just started treatment and sometimes things take time before they get better. :)

As for feeling disconnected, I personally feel like this was one of the scariest parts of the whole ordeal! Everything just feels unreal and I know I just felt like I didn't belong anywhere. But again, keep in mind that everything you're experiencing is part of the anxiety. You aren't crazy, you haven't cracked, and you're not beyond help. :) Try as hard as you can to stay optimistic (nearly impossible, i know) and just remember that so many people just like you, me and everybody else in the forum have found help.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a good day for you.
Posted 11/12/2010 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
My anxiety is so bad in the morning. I start thinking about what hurts or whats gonna hurt. Then my heart starts racing and things start hurting. I still cant find a way to stop it. I have had that disconnected feeling before. I had it last night at dinner. After I had all day of worrying and pain in my head and neck.
Posted 11/13/2010 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for your advice and support, it means so much!
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