In you face anxiety!

Today was the first time I fought off an attack. I think it came on because I drank 2 cups of coffee. Still learning my triggers. The normal numbness in left arm , tight chest, and horrible thoughts. Before it was 5 minutes in I took a quarter of Valium ( still not comfortable taking meds) then went for a 2 mile run. Felt great all day. Its a small start but an encouraging one.

bensbigred,

You did great and I am sure you are feeling good about your success.  As I am an old timer at the meds ETC may I tell you what I do if I am stressing before I am going somewhere stressful - take one of my Valium tabs with me just in case and usually I don't need it and do fine.  However for that one time when the anxiety might over-ride me I know I do have a rescue tablet with me. 

I believe it takes a whole lot of everything to learn how to control anxiety so I am just sharing my quirky habit. 

Kindly, Kitt 

Thank you again for the advice and encouragement!! I am an active person with working out and cross fit so I think that's what I will always try to run to when possible. I also have been practicing breathing. It seems to help quite a bit. This forum has truly been a God send and can't be grateful enough for all the awesome people on here. Blessings to all!

Woot Woot! Happy Dances and Fist Pumps! Good job, friend! Hold on to that success, and remember it when you're afraid. Proud of you!