Just me again

So my anxiety has just been out of control. I had multiple panic attacks today. I convinced myself I was sick so I panicked more.

After taking maximum dose of my medication my brain feels numb and I feel like I'm not on this planet so I been thinking. I've been so stressed out over this government shutdown and food safety. I thought why? When I was growing up I never heard about food recalls. I had to use my own judgement because my parents didnt care to throw out the old stuff. Pretty much you had to go by smell or texture. If it was green cut it off. But now I try so hard to keep track of how long things have been open and thanks to the news and the Internet I now know what foods are no good.

I'm driving myself crazy.

Bk.

I am sorry that you had a rought day yesterday.:(

A thought cam to me as I read your post...as I have not heard anything about the food recall personally...

Are you looking information up about it? If so, that can be just as detrimental as the dreaded symptom searching that we talk about here.

We think it is going to help us, but just ends up feeding out fears. So while a lot of times 'knowledge is power' applies...this would be a time when you want to stay away from too much information.

Our anxious brains tell us, 'But I need to know to stay safe' but actually we are just causing our anxiety to become higher and higher.

Why not spend your time and energy on coping skills instead...even if you are already doing them, squeeze in some more, or try a new one.

Did you check out the health anxiety books in our Resources? They are really good.

I hope that you have a much better day today...let us know how you are doing soon.:)

S.C.

Dear Resort Lady,

Hi there, and I am still jealous wishing I could go to the SPA but would like to take a friend.    That was such a great thing you did and even through your anxiety you went the distance.

I remember the "tainted egg" scared of 2011, 2012 and 2013.  I know the recalls scare people but if you follow the directions published on the news and realize the companies are removing the products out of the stores as quickly as they can it helps to lower your anxiety.

If the product being recalled is something from our area I just don't buy the product until all is well...................so I gave up eggs.

Try reading your books from the retreat while you are sitting up in a chair and if you feel sleepy get up and walk around a bit.

Be well,

Kitt