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Posted 7/22/2011 12:49 PM (GMT 0)
So I'm having an anxiety attack right now and I'm trying my best to distract myself and this seems to be the only thing that's working. And can I just say I'm really really peeved!!
I went to a chiropractor today and he cracked me and I felt amazing all darn day, then getting into bed right now I had a rush of... I dunno... It was like burning and cold at the same time... And it ran through my skull, then down into my groin. Nausea set in (was actually a little sick), I'm dizzy and disoriented, now I'm shaking and about to break down into tears.

I am absolutely and utterly ****ING OVER THIS!! Excuse the bleeped out language but the best way I can express myself right now. Why the hell is this happening to me?!

/rant
Posted 7/22/2011 1:25 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning Chrissy,

Great rant and I hope it helped you to come here and let it all out.  That is what we are for and believe me we have all asked ourselves the same question - "Why Me?" only to be told "Why Not You". 

When I was first dx that was one of the first questions I asked my therapist and I understood the answer but it still comes to mind when I am having a rough time.


 

The next time you are facing a situation that is terrifying for you, I want you to remind yourself that you are not alone.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 7/22/2011 1:32 PM (GMT 0)
It just feels like everytime I have a good day, the higher I am during the day then the harder I come down when the anxiety hits. And even though I'm trying to sleep now, everytime I start to zone out into sleep, it feels like my whole brain is doing flips and it forces me awake again!!! I'm trying to repeat positive thoughts but they just don't seem to be working and as much as I know I'm going to feel so stupid later for letting my body make me feel this way, I just can't seem to snap myself out of it!
Posted 7/22/2011 1:39 PM (GMT 0)
Chrissy,

I understand what it feels like to not be able to go to sleep - try getting up and just reading through the threads here in the forums...............post to other members as that will help take your mind off the worrying about why you have anxiety.

My Dr. asked me once if I could not sleep what would be the worse thing that could happen to me ?  The answer was my body would eventually catch up with me and I would sleep.  Tossing and turning make things worse for me so I may get up and read or sign on to HW just to see what posts I may be able to respond to.

There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren't the way you had hoped they would be, that's when you have to tell yourself that things will get better.

Kindly,

Kitt
Posted 7/22/2011 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Chrissy, I am sorry that you are going through this tough time right now! If I could, I would like to share something that has helped me through my struggles and journey with A/P

It get a feeling through your posts, that you are really fighting the anxiety. I think that there are two ways to fight. One is to resist and reject the anxiety. The other is to accept it, but at the same time, work towards healing.

Accepting that anxiety is part of your life, yet knowing which tools to use to combat it is a huge step!

Becoming despondent and angry about the anxiety is natural, but can also be counter-productive. It's about finding a balance between an understanding of the disorder, and dealing with it that is effective!

I can only say all of this because I walked this road myself, and come out the other side with this conclusion:)

I wish you much success with your recovery. I hope that the rest of your day is better, and that you have an anxiety-free weekend!

Let us know how you are doing soon,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 7/23/2011 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your advice SC, I known shouldn't get angry but as you said it is natural and sometimes I really can't help it. I've read panic Away and I know I need to learn to accept what's happening to my body during an attack and most days I do just relax and go with it but yesterday I really just needed to be angry to get it out of my system.
Thanks for listening guys. :)
Posted 7/23/2011 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Lol Chrissy...I hear ya. It's like this annoying blue jay who lives in one of our trees...you hear the screeching call, but just accept it as part of life...he has to live somewhere. Then one day, it is just too much, and you have to grab your sling-shot...

I'm just kidding of course, I would never do that! (yet) But somedays your tolerance levels are just low!

Take care, and hope all is well today:)
S.C.
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