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Posted 2/12/2011 10:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi...

I have some things that I panic about and if I panic then my asthma plays up.

Every time I see an ambulance go past my place I start panicing really bad about my grandad as he has a health problem with his heart and so I get really panicy if I see an ambulance go past.

I also have a big fear on spiders and the dark and I panic really bad that my asthma plays up..

Have you got any ideas that will help me try and overcome them or will I be stuck with them for all my life??

From Sarah

Posted 2/12/2011 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
Sarah,

CBT therapy is often a good thing to help with your anxieties.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the idea that our thoughts
cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations, and events. The benefit of this fact is that we can change the way we think to feel / act better even if the situation does not change. Here is a link to a free online CBT program that you can work right from home on your computer.  Do take a look at this and perhaps it will be just what you need.

The MoodGym Training Program

http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/
Posted 2/12/2011 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you.. I Just had a skim read it looks intresting..

I will deffently start doing the course from home..

Dose anyone suffer from the same sort of thing as me if so can you please let me know what things are helping you.. Please

From Sarah

Posted 2/14/2011 8:41 AM (GMT 0)
Can anyone help please???

Does anyone suffer from the same sort of thing as me if so can you please let me know what things are helping you.. Please

From Sarah

Posted 2/14/2011 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sarah, when your phobias and A/P are getting to the point of disrupting your life, and setting off other health issues (asthma) it is time to bring it up with your dr. Your regular GP should be able to give you a referral to a therapist who can help you.

Many of us here have benefitted from therapy-specifically CBT which Kitt mentioned and gave you a link for an on-line version. (go ahead and get started on this, while you look into one on one therapy!)

Here a couple of url's for some breathing/relaxation exercises. These should be helpful in times of anxiety, and restricted breathing. Good luck, and let us know how you're doing soon.
Scaredy Cat

www.stress-relief-exercises.com/
www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html
www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I
Posted 3/4/2011 7:30 AM (GMT 0)
Here is an update..

On wedensday I saw a spider at work and I paniced alot..

I am working on things but it will take me ages.

Need alot of support

Love from Sarah

 

Posted 3/4/2011 8:15 AM (GMT 0)
keep strong sarah, jamie.
Posted 3/4/2011 8:21 AM (GMT 0)
I will try and keep strong
Posted 3/4/2011 8:34 AM (GMT 0)
good, good. here for ya, jamie.
Posted 3/4/2011 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Sarah,

Good Morning.  Give yourself a break on freaking out on seeing a spider as you are in good company of many people that have phobias re spiders.

Bats are my downfall.  If I even see one hiding in a rafter I will run outside.  Others have fears of snakes,  mice etc.

Simple, specific phobias are the easiest of conditions to cure.

Though the fear of spiders can be incapacitating for you, both traditional and experimental forms of treatment have proven effective. By slowly learning to relax, manage your irrational fears and cope with the presence of spiders, arachnophobes are learning to live their lives free from the terror. I would kindly suggest you see a therapist to help you learn the best way for you to overcome this phobia.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 3/4/2011 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Ok Thank you Kitt..

I will look at it..

Love from Sarah

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