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Posted 1/24/2014 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone have symptoms of not being able to sit down at a meeting or anywhere where they need to relax and sit still without feeling extreme nervous to the point of having to move and swirm in your seat just trying to maintain.At times this will trigger rapid heart beat and panic.
This has been going on for a long time and it worse if I am trying to sit still even if I am out having a quite meal or having a conversation at a table.
Posted 1/24/2014 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mod and welcome.

To answer your question,-- yep, pretty much constantly. I think some of us have a nervous personality.



M.
Posted 1/24/2014 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi mod696 and welcome.

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing what does sound like anxiety symptoms.

Have you discussed this with your doctor for possible treatment options? Therapy and or medication are ususally what most people consider.

If however, you would like to try some self-help coping ideas first, you can find many in our Resources here. (main page, 1st post)

The anxiety management and stress relief exercises are very effective if practiced daily.

Post with us anytime for understanding and support.:)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/24/2014 9:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi mod696,

Just read your post and reminds me of times when I feel self conscious with others, it may not be this at all, but just a thought. Had meal at work today with colleagues, was a bit concerned about silences, but spent the time instead trying to make some conversation and in turn learnt a bit about my colleagues. Helped me to put my nervousness out of my mind and it's improved with age. Just a thought. Though it might help to talk to others too to get some other thoughts.

My best wishes

HB
Posted 1/24/2014 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
....and there's always Kitt's "Smiling Game!"

:)



M.
Posted 1/25/2014 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
It's not that I feel self conscience about being with certain people,it's more of a nervous feeling ,almost like feeling pending doom is about to happen,sometimes triggering a panic attack.
Posted 1/25/2014 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
I get that at any given time...just sitting down then boom heart racing, can't sit still then the panic attack hits. I can handle it better if no one's around to look at me and wonder why im acting so strange. Merrida- what is Kitts smiling game??? I've been away way too long...lol.
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