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Posted 10/9/2012 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
I have been doing good. for a while now since i upped my dose. I am 7 months pregnant and i just heard something last week that scared the crap out of me. Now all i can think of is that what i heard is going to happen to me sad I hate thisssssssssssss. Why meeeeeee??? Why any of us????? I just want to feel healthy but the more i think of things i feel the symptoms. been suffering for manymany many years and can not longer handle it anymore. I feel sorry or my family who have to deal with me.


HELP!!
Posted 10/9/2012 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
bambola2nv,
I am sorry you are have high anxiety due to something you heard that has spooked you and let's see if we can help you. First of all, try to turn all your negative statements into positive ones - for instance try " I do feel healthy and I will not worry about what I heard as words will not make me ill".

Health anxiety concerns are pretty common in anyone with an anxiety disorder, so you are not alone in this. Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s not healthy to avoid a situation that needs to be addressed. You may be surprised, however, by the number of stressors in your life that you can eliminate.

Here are a few tips for you to try:

If someone consistently causes stress in your life and you can’t turn the relationship around, limit the amount of time you spend with that person or end the relationship entirely.
Take perspective of the stressful situation. Ask yourself how important it will be in the long run. Will it matter in a month? A year? Is it really worth getting upset over? If the answer is no, focus your time and energy elsewhere.

Talk to a trusted friend or make an appointment with a therapist. Expressing what you’re going through can be very cathartic, even if there’s nothing you can do to alter the stressful situation.

Big breath now and remember your family loves you and wants you to feel better so don't add guilt to your stress as nobody chooses to have an anxiety disorder and your family is part of your support team.

Kindly,

Kitt
Posted 10/10/2012 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
I have the exact same thing that you have. I hear something and worry about it. The latest for me was I heard someone talking about their cheating girlfriend. The thought of my girlfriend cheating had not crossed my mind until that person said something. It made me incredibly nervous and escalated to the point where I am afraid that she will break up with me. I know how tough it can be and how worry after worry just keep coming, but there are somethings that can help. One thing Ive found is focusing on something that can range from work to your tv remote. as crazy as it may sound it brings some relief for a little bit. And do not be afraid to talk about this with your family. I was for a while, but once i found my family and friends were there for me i found i can talk to them and that it helps. If my gf has not gotten annoyed with my panic attacks and worries, im sure that there is someone who cares and can help. I have suffered from the anxiety as well and I hate it as well. Hang in there and keep fighting! You can surprise yourself with how much strength you have when you dig deep. You have your baby as well! that is something to look forward to and get excited about! Keep going and just take life one evaluation or step at a time. Stay strong and know that there are many people that suffer from this. You can beat the anxiety! at the end of the day, they are only thoughts. Hang in there!
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