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Posted 6/25/2015 6:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone!
I am glad I have found this forum! I have been suffering from panic a. and anxiety for about 6 months, and even thought the actual p.a. are diminishing in number and intensity I still find myself very anxious all the time. I am doing C therapy and a lot of mindfulness meditation. No medication.
My anxiety is triggered by specific social situations which I tend to anticipate as "dangerous"... I build myself up with stress and anticipation worries and more often than not it becames a p.a..
I learned thought that avoiding those situations (feeling like I have no escape) is not a good solution. I force myself to go/ do it anyway and maybe that is why the intensity of the attacks tend to diminish.
Anyway, just wanted to share and glad to be here!
Posted 6/25/2015 8:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hello stellina!!

Your post is SO relatable. I've been having anxiety issues for 3 years now and only sought professional help a month ago. Now I've just started CBT n also doing mindfulness meditation like you. I'm not on any medication too my parents wouldn't allow it n since I'm not of legal age yet they have the final say.

My issues are also pertaining to specific social situations - but only recently since I have actively talked about/focused on my anxiety that it has deviated to multiple situations or basically whenever my brain wants to "induce" it. I guess for me it's normal to feel worse before I feel better.. Right now I'm still learning to slowly come back to the initial problem.

I'm so glad you shared this it's super relatable :)
Posted 6/25/2015 8:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Stellina! Welcome!

I think your working your way through the fear by not running from it is very brave and also very effective. Big congratulations on that bravery!! It is not easy!

I love the mindfulness meditation. Breathing and grounding are also very helpful for me. Sometimes I feel I say the same thing over and over about what helps me, but I know that seeing what is working for others helps me.

If you are able to get through this without medication that is wonderful! Medications can be very helpful for some people, but if you can conquer without, that is also great.

I'm glad you are sharing, and you will find people on here are very supportive and kind! Cindy
Posted 6/25/2015 8:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hi S76 and welcome. Sorry you are having problems with pa and anxiety. You have picked a great spot for help. The people on hear are like family and they can help you with it a lot. They have helped me and I didnot think that was possible. Sounds like you have a good foot on things. But there are some resources at the top of the page you may wont to try. But keep posting and let us no how things are going. I'm sure they will be a few more people welcome you. But there are a bunch of great people on here that can help lead you in the right direction.



All glory to GOD
Posted 6/25/2015 8:59 AM (GMT 0)
Breathenrelax,
I am glad you can relate! I also find that I can actually induce the attacks too easily... I am actually working hard to stop this frame of mind... I made a plan attack to use in specific situations and use it as a mantra ( visualisations, positive thoughts, writing on paper symptoms without striving to change anyhing, just accepting it, etc.) Lately I find that I just have to train my brain like anyother muscle in my body, it is just like forcing oneself to go to the gym :)
Cheers!
I recomend a great book I just finished that opened my eyes a lot about what is going on in my mind.
It is called Depression is a choice, by A.B. Curtiss
Posted 6/25/2015 9:29 AM (GMT 0)
Yes me too I'm working to modify my thought patterns and have come up with a few mental concepts to cope when anxiety/panic is peaking. Like you said i think its a lot about training n practicing the mind.

Thanks for the recommendation I will check the book out!

Do keep us posted, I find sharing itself is beneficial.
Plus this forum is very supportive and helpful since I get ppl like you with relatable experiences come on here :)
Posted 6/25/2015 10:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum as you can see you will get good support here.

Sorry to hear you have been dealing with anxiety/panic it's a tough thing to live with and has a big impact on your life if you let it. I am pleased to hear that you have had some CBT that is very effective and it sounds like it has given you a good understanding of your anxiety and how best to deal with it which is great.

I also love Mindfulness and try and do at least 45min every day and find that helpful so do keep up with that as well.

Stay with us and keep posting.

Hibee
Posted 6/25/2015 11:29 AM (GMT 0)
Oh woah. Another fighter! I too find it a challenge to fight my ownself! But as i read this forums and stuff like that. Meditation and all sorts i feel a different sort of calmness that i haven't felt before!

See it positively, never let it get to you. Fight on and keep chatting! This is a wonderful place, and i welcome you once again!
Posted 6/25/2015 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Stellina76, I'm happy you found us, as you can see it is a very caring support system, because we all understand living with anxiety and panic.

Great job on going to therapy and getting CBT and Mindfulness, they both have a high success rate when it comes to dealing with panic so keep up the good work.

I myself take medication but you can do it without, I'm proud of you for working so hard. :)

Please post with us anytime for support, whether it is to ask a question or just to vent, we are here, and we will walk this journey with you. :)
Posted 6/25/2015 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
Stellina,

Just wanting to add my welcome...

...keep up the good work...

...and post with us anytime, we are glad to have you here.:)

S.C.
Posted 6/25/2015 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone! Happy to share with you!:)
Posted 6/25/2015 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome. You are doing great.
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