Did too much yardwork

hurtandscared

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Joined : May 2011

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Posted 5/30/2011 8:48 PM (GMT 0)

Did some yard work and now im regretting it:( Came in the house and anxiety is flaring up real bad! Just took an ativon, hopefully that works. Going to take a shower and try and cool down too. Has anybody experienced this? This anxiety is ruining my life!Dont want to do anything. Anybody, somebody please help:( Cant take it anymore.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 5/31/2011 12:53 AM (GMT 0)

How are you feeling now H&S? It is too bad when you can't even enjoy a spring day outside hugh? I have been there...exactly in fact. Once when I overdid it in my yard, I got the jello-leg feeling. I hate feeling weak, or not in control of my muscles. Even though I knew in my rational mind that it was from squatting in one position for too long, my anxious mind tried to attach some dreadful reason to it!

Tell yourself with a positive mantra that you are only experiencing symptoms of fear, and they will pass soon. I hope that the shower and rest and rx put you back together:)

Have a peaceful rest of the weekend,
S.C.

stkitt

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Posted 5/31/2011 2:05 PM (GMT 0)

I am sorry to read your anxiety struck right after you were doing yard work. My anxiety increases thinking about the many chores I should be doing as the job seems overwhelming.

I get the rubbery legs if I have been driving for a long distance as my anxiety runs a bit high especially on freeways. I step out of the car and feel the rubbery legs and dizzy. Sometimes I just walk very slowly and take deep breaths until the feeling passes.

I think you handled the anxiety well.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

hurtandscared

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Posted 5/31/2011 3:33 PM (GMT 0)

im doing better today. Had a talk with my aunt last nite and found out shes going through the same things as me. It calmed me down. And i might not be able to enjoy the weather as much, but i realized theres people going through alot worse than me and i have to be strong. Thanks for the cocerns.

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