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Posted 8/25/2015 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
For some reason I can't get past the physical sensations today. My hands and feet are freezing, I'm short of breath and feeling a little lightheaded. I've tried coloring and relaxing, but I'm having a really hard time letting go.

Does anyone have a go to coping tool that they just love for when things really feel uncomfortable? I have to take my son to an appointment in an hour and when I feel this uncomfortable, I hate driving with him.

Hope everyone is doing well and feeling as good as possible.
Posted 8/25/2015 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
My best guess for you right now would be breathing exercises. Maybe a 15 minute mindfulness video?

As far as cold hands & feet, I sometimes sit on the edge of the tub, and warm them with water. I have raynauds, so this happens to me a lot.

I get to the point where nothing works for me too sometimes.

Just having to ride it out really stinks!

I hope something works for you very soon.
Posted 8/25/2015 6:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Stacey. Warm water does sound heavenly right now.
Posted 8/25/2015 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
P.,

Welcome back...to the forum...not the symptoms!!!

You have been missed...and besides this rough spot...hope all has been well.:)

Positive mantras are a must for me...so keep the thoughts in your head reassuring...

"This is just anxiety making me feel this way."

...is my personal fave!

Sending encouraging thoughts and prayers!

S.C.
Posted 8/25/2015 8:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Park

So nice to see you posting again. I am sorry you are not doing well at the moment.
Warm bath, herbal tea, hot milk, hot ginger & lemon & honey drink...that's all I can think of at the moment. Hope you feel better. Oh and keep posting. You have been missed.
Posted 8/26/2015 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks, S.C.

I'm definitely trying to work on my mantras. My therapist is teaching me some about my brain playing tricks on me, that I find helpful.

Mel,

Thanks for the welcome and for the natural remedies. I'm interested in finding more natural ways to treat my anxiety since I can't rely on xanax forever.
Posted 8/26/2015 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
Park

Have you started tapering off the xanax? How is it so far? Any withdrawal symptoms?
Posted 8/26/2015 12:50 PM (GMT 0)
I have started tapering. No real side effects. My anxiety is bugging me, but part of me believes that's in my head just because I know I'm not supposed to take a xanax. I've tapered twice before but this is my most dramatic decrease and it seems to be going well! Thank goodness!
Posted 8/26/2015 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, Park, I'm so happy for you. It's great to know everything is going well. A lot of people have a hard time tapering off benzos. Good for you. You should be proud that you're really learning to deal with your symptoms better. I can see you have made lots of progress! Keep it up. Keep eating well, take good care of yourself...you're doing fantastic!
Posted 8/26/2015 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Melodee! I appreciate the encouragement big time!
Posted 8/26/2015 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh. Tonight it's a racing heart. Been hanging out around 97. This is just so uncomfortable. 😔
Posted 8/27/2015 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
Park,
Even despite my best anxiety-coping methods, sometimes when it gets you, it just gets you. In those circumstances what I usually tell myself is "this has happened before, and it has passed. It will pass again."
I know how uncomfortable it feels to be riddled with anxiety.
Sending you a huge hug!
Posted 8/27/2015 11:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, BM. Heart's racing again and I'm short of breath. Having a rough few days I guess.
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