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Posted 6/17/2015 11:59 PM (GMT 0)
Anxious again grrrr. My chest feels tight like I'm not getting enough oxygen. Than I start thinking going to pass out or its my heart. Terrified it's my heart.
Posted 6/18/2015 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
Breathe....... watch a mindfulness video, use your coping skills. I know you have some, and if not the look at the resources again for some. I'm sorry you are going thru this. If you can wait about 30 minutes I can get on chat for a few, but I'm cooking dinner right this minute.
Posted 6/18/2015 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
wow I think its something in the air today.. My anxiety seems awful today as well...I just had trouble watering my garden.. I dont feel well and bent over and felt dizzy and it triggered my anxiety bad... I soaked my self with the hose to snap out of it some.. now im in the house trying to recover some.. still feeling pretty shaky.. I know what you mean about your heart.. everytime im doing anything physical and anxiety strikes i wonder if its my heart.. I have no insurance so i wait it out and it goes away in time..
I hope you get feeling better soon..
Posted 6/18/2015 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Bam. I hope you're better by now, and have found something to take your mind off of it.

I'm thinking of you. Let me know how you are. <3
Posted 6/18/2015 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
I can't seem to get the breathing techniques. Very hard for me to stay focused. This whole anxiety is I'm paranoid of my son or me having a serious allergy to something. I'm afraid to eat thinking I will have a reaction. No I don't have severe allergies but just seasonal and some foods make me sneeze nothing serious. My son is only 2 and I'm soo worried for him too.
Posted 6/18/2015 7:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bam

I have that same fear of having a serious allergy to something but it is rare for that to happen but you anxiety is driving this fear so work at reducing your anxiety.

I find Mindfulness Meditation really helpful it takes a while to get into it but it is well worth the effort I try and do at least 40 min every morning as my anxiety tends to be quite high in the mornings and find it helps to relax me and prepare me for the day.

Hibee
Posted 6/18/2015 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Bam, I wish I could come hang with you, and give you a huge hug. I know you are just vibrating with anxiety. Been there, and done that. It stinks!

Can you try to focus on playing games with your son? Maybe find an activity that is fun and educational for him, and just video him playing. Watch it over and over, and realize that he is a healthy, sweet boy. You are a loving mother, and there is nothing wrong with that.

For now, stick to meals you've both had many times in the past. You neither one had any reactions to those items, so they are safe. Make a list of those safe foods. Draw pictures of those safe food with him, and post them on the frig.

I know you will be okay. <3
Posted 6/18/2015 4:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bam,

Great advice above...

...all I can add is my encouragement.:) It will get better!

Use your coping skills, even if you feel they are not working all that well for you...it takes practice for sure. Do them even when you are feeling calm...and in this way, your focus is better and accepting of the lesson...and you are really ready when you need it most.:)

With support,

S.C.
Posted 6/18/2015 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
SC, I hadn't thought of trying them when feeling fine. That may help me. Thank you!

Bam,

Please check in.
Posted 6/18/2015 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
Bam, You will feel better, I promise. As I mentioned in the chat room last night, please do your deep breathing and read positive affirmations on the web aloud to yourself. Do NOT look up your symptoms etc... instead write down 5 things you are very thankful for. Then read it to yourself a few times. This will all help put your mind in the positive mode. We all have rougher days and know that it will pass. YOU ARE FINE, YOU WILL BE CALM, YOU ARE SAFE.

Lexa
Posted 6/18/2015 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
Yes J.M.!

Practicing the coping skills when you are feeling your best is as, or more important than when you are in need of them!

If you think about it...if you were preparing a speech...you wouldn't wait until you were standing in front of your audience to practice being calm and prepared!

You would spend time in front of the mirror, while you were relaxed, and able to fully learn your techniques.:)

...of course the difficulty is finding the motivation to practice when you are feeling fine, and wanting to do anything and everthing else...;p

S.C.
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