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Posted 5/12/2013 6:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hi guys first time write on here and just like some advice iw been living with anxiety/panic disorder for about 5 years now and have come a long way since my very first panic attack and sometimes this just takes over my life and its so hard to live with and for the people around me

Just today I have been feeling a lol bit car sick but I never get car sick, well not since I was about 5 and am 25 now and my anxiety levels are very low like I don't feel anxiety but this feeling sick comes and goes so its very hard to pick what it is plz help!!!
Posted 5/12/2013 8:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Rissa I think I'm the old timer around here, been a PAD sufferer for over 30 years, panic and anxiety are
not going to hurt you while they may well make you miserable. I have had heart disease since I was 35
I must have had several thousand attacks after my diagnosis it never even came close to causing me
heart damage or causing a HA. My dr hooked me up to an EKG in the middle of a panic attack and it
never even showed on the graph. SO give yourself a big break your young healthy and going to live a long
time. Get over the fear of death, just resolve that dying once is enough for anyone, doing it every day is
insanity, once you get this worked out in your mind use it to keep PAD pushed to your outer environmental.
Just Live every day, it's the only way.
Sorry I forgot to add "its good to have you here, stay a while and the next thing you know you will be reaching
out to others who need a little TLC".

Larry ***
Posted 5/12/2013 3:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Rissa and weome!

Just to clarify, are you experiencing this stomach upset just while you are in a car? Or are you having nausea in general, at times when you are not driving/riding?

There could be a couple of things going on...so it would be good to get more details so that we could better advise you.

Anxiety does take a toll on our digestive system...and driving phobias are also common and can cause this symptom...but getting checked out by your doctor is always a wise step, to rule out any physical reason for your stomach issues.

Post back and give us some mor specifics if you can.:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 5/13/2013 9:28 AM (GMT 0)
And thanks for the warm welcome Guys :) thanks Larry and scaredy cat it's not just while driving it was constantly on and off its very hard sometimes as its usually different symptoms which makes me worry more but I in my self think I've come a long way and get hardly any attack of late but do experience a lot of anxiety am currently waiting for an appointment to start some cbt with a psychologist as I haven't seen one since Ive had my first panic attack as I've had very many hospital visit and most of the time pretty much get told there's nothing wrong with u get over it well as all sufferers know its hard to wen you actually have experienced it but if u haven't they just don't understand what it's like so just try to think positive thoughts and what's good in life and all
Posted 5/13/2013 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
That is great news about your starting CBT! I can't tell you how much it helped me.:)

I really think that you will benefit from this treatment choice, so good job on getting it set up.

I hope that you stomach is feeling better now. Those physical symptoms can be very rough.

Until you get started in the therapy...try checking out our Resource Guide on our main page here (1st post) In it you will find links to coping exercises that may help to reduce your physical symptoms.

Keep posting with us as well. We are here to listen and support!

S.C.
Posted 5/13/2013 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
Rissa, The people here are the Family that does understand, They all want to help!

Larry ***
Posted 5/13/2013 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Rissa,

I feel car sick sometimes too during the middle of the day or at odd times.  I know it is my anxiety & panic but it's very difficult to throw off and move along.  I"ve been trying to manage my anxiety since 5AM and it's 7:30AM.  I'm making slow but steady progress but that nauseous feeling is still in my stomach.

Like Scaredy Cat says, CBT is good. I've been doing it for about a week now and had three really good days in a row.  This morning I'm feeling nauseous and un-motivated but I know as soon as I get out the door and going I'm in for another great day!

Keep your head up, I know exactly what you are talking about.  It is so tough and challening but you will feel better.

Joshua

Posted 5/14/2013 4:40 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all the positive encouragement guys as u know its very hard to try and explain to someone that has never had anxiety
Posted 5/14/2013 4:45 AM (GMT 0)
That's what we are here for, encouragement. And just as an update, as soon as I got moving and out the door this morning I felt better and the nausea went away. Hope you are feeling better soon too!
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