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Posted 8/28/2012 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
It is hard to explain but I feel edgy all the time. Today my hands were trembling and I just felt terrible, like something bad was about to happen. As I said, I feel like I'm on edge all the time. Even right now, typing about it my heart is pounding fast. I need to find a way to chill out.


Thanks for reading my post.
Posted 8/28/2012 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, sometimes when the panic attacks start to faze out...you are still left with GAD. (generalized anxiety disorder)

While it is a huge relief not to have the attacks...GAD is still hard to deal with, and can make you feel pretty awful.

There is often a persistent feeling of nervousness/worry and often isolated physical symptoms of anxiety.

Keep working on the same coping mechanisms that you found helpful for the panic attacks to help bring down your overall stress levels...and keep posting, we understand!

I hope that you have a peaceful rest of the evening,

S.C.
Posted 8/28/2012 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
Ok, that must be what I am dealing with. Thank you so much for helping me understand.
Posted 8/28/2012 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
It's exactly what happened to me! I went to therapy for horrible panic attacks...long story short...I am over the attacks, but I still have to manage my anxiety daily.

I guess I thought that once I was done with therapy, all of my anxiety issues would be gone, but that was not the case for me...however, I can deal with the GAD much better than I could the panic, so I still consider my treatment a huge success.

I can't say for sure that this is what you are going through, or what your experience will be...because everyone's situation is unique...but this may shed some light on what it going on.

Daily management is key I believe.:) So keep posting!

S.C.
Posted 8/28/2012 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
Oh I will keep posting. It helps me to not feel so alone in this. I just wish I could give good advice but all I have to offer is support to others.
Posted 8/28/2012 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
...don't underestimate your support...information/advice can be obtained anywhere...support is like receiving a wonderful gift! :)

S.C.
Posted 8/29/2012 9:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Good to meet you and welcome. Sorry to here you have had to deal with panic attacks and anxiety but I am glad you have found us as we can relate to what you are going through. I have GAD along with other issues and I am continually worrying about normal day to day things which can get you down at times.

For me acceptance played a big part in me getting better as like SC I just wanted to wake up and find all my symptoms were gone. Unfortunately for me this was not the case and through therapy I learnt coping techniques to help me manage my symptoms better and this is something I need to do on a daily basis and yes I still have my good and bad days.

Keep posting we are here to support you and give advice when we can, Do reach out to others as that can also help it is good to talk a problem shared and all that. Take Care

Hibee
Posted 8/29/2012 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Countryhearts - And always keep hydrated! Dehydration can give you that shaky feeling too. Sometimes when I feel the same way you do, I drink a huge glass of water and it makes me calm down....I tend not to drink as much as I should anyway so maybe it's just me, but I do know keeping hydrated is good for alot of things.
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