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Posted 3/6/2013 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
Lately my anxiety has been through the roof. I go through phases where I'll be alright, not too anxious even though it is still there. But the past week or so has been really bad anxiety wise. I've had at least one panic attacks a day, sometimes more. I'd gotten to the point where I'd rarely have them and it's just gotten bad again. It's as soon as you feel like everything's okay or things are getting better when it hits you the hardest or the most. shakehead I don't feel like I have any control over myself anymore.
-Matthew
Posted 3/6/2013 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mattie,

I am really sorry to hear that you are having an increased anxiety time right now.;(

I know how frustrating it is to have this happen. However, know that we all go through these phases.

Sometimes we can pinpoint a specific trigger as to why we are having a setback...and other times, there seems to be no rhyme or reason to it. (I think those are the hardest times to deal with)

Using the techniques that have worked in the past to help you is always a good place to start. Sometimes when I am feeling on edge, I will do an inventory of my coping skills...and see where I can improve or increase on some of them.

If you need some fresh ideas, you can take a look into our Resource Guide (main page, 1st post) and see if you find anything helpful there. We have links, book recommendations and informative articles. The breathing and relaxation exercises are especially helpful for p/a's.

If you want some fresh ideas, why not look into getting a CBT workbook? The journaling and activities work to not only calm your fears and take the power out of the anxiety...it also gives you a sense of doing something pro-active to battle the stress.

Know that you will get through this time...just as you did previously. You will feel good again, and be that much stronger for weathering this storm. Each time you will have more strenth and capability to handle your anxiety.;)

Keep talking with us,

S.C.
Posted 3/6/2013 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
Mattie,

I live your life and it is not very comfortable but one of these days I will will my battle.  I hate tthe ups and downs of anxiety.  Generally underlying unsolved problems in your life that are causing the anxiety and the symptoms cause the spikes in the anxiety.  You need to see a therapist who will help you master your life in a different, and more intelligent way and I hope, you can continue to avoid these issues by using others methods to try to cover the symptoms.

I do you find a good therapist.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 3/6/2013 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
That's hard.  This might sound simplistic but does breathing deep and trying to be as quiet inside as you can help?  Also saying something like, "This is going to be fine.  This is just my disease.  What I am panicking about really isn't that bad.  This too shall pass."?  Any of those things help, friend?
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