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Posted 9/29/2010 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
Was watching some TV with the hubby a couple days ago and for no reason started feeling really anxious with the heart racing etc.  I couldn't figure out why I was so anxious, I was very relaxed and having a great time with hubby.  Then I realized that the movie we were watching seemed to have alot of bright lights and flashing to it.

Had my husband turn the channel and talked to myself telling myself I was okay it was just the movie that caused the problem and the anxiety left.  yeah

Kinda felt proud of myself because I didn't have to use my Xanax.  Has anyone else ever noticed lighting or the lighting of a movie affect their anxiety?  I thought it was the strangest thing.

Hugs

Gail*Nanners*

Posted 9/29/2010 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
Great job on recognizing that trigger and squashing it Nanners! I sometimes feel wierd when I'm playing video games with my family and there are flashing lights, or scrolling scenes. (pretty pathetic when mom has to stop playing cause she's getting dizzy lol!) I also have trouble under flourescent lighting. I wonder if there is a connection between a/p and epilepsy? Not that it is the same, but maybe it (flashing lights) does similar things to the brain function-to us setting up panic, and for those who suffer seizures, triggering a full on episode? Just a thought. Anyway, glad to hear that you avoided an attack:)
Take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 9/29/2010 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't experienced that as a trigger personally, but anxiety is such an individualized thing. There is such a wide variety of ways that it can manifest itself and things, situations, places, times, etc. that can led us to be anxious. Congratulations though and great job on recognizing what was happening, changing the channel, and talking yourself through it!!

Hmmm, Scaredy Cat's post made me think of something. Flashing lights.... Seizures.... It's probably not relevant, but what was that thing a while back with the Japanese video games and flashing lights causing seizures or something?

Post Edited (Fugs) : 9/29/2010 2:32:27 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/29/2010 10:34 PM (GMT 0)
Nanners,

Great job in identifying the source of your increasing anxiety.  Sometimes a lot of flashing bright lights or a wildly noisy crowd will increase my anxiety and I just have to leave the area. 

It is awesome to read your positive posts.  Thinking of you often and hope all is fine.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

Posted 10/1/2010 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
honestly even though i'm a touch claustrophobic, when i am in shorter tunnels while driving, i actually feel slightly 'safe' i guess is the word. i noticed it this past week, as i drive through the same tunnel a few days a week, and i think it has a lot to do with the slight darkness within the tunnel but the always visible light at the end. maybe not the same thing as you're talking about but still something odd i noticed recently :)
Posted 10/1/2010 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
oh and by the way :) good for you! it is def an accomplished feeling when you get through something meds-free. i've only experienced this once but still it was a great empowering feeling. congrats!
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