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Posted 6/5/2014 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
Well I'm back in the anxiety cycle of late. This time it's feeling shakey, lightheaded and have butterflies in my stomach like I was going to give a speech or something. I HATE this feeling, and having the horrible health anxiety I've had all my life, I'm sure this means I either have diabetes, or am on the verge of a stroke. Why the heck do we let these things run our lives....it's all consuming and nothing seems to convince you that it's just anxiety...is it that we're ashamed of having anxiety so think it MUST be something physiological? Most of the time we don't believe what the doctor says anyway or just think it must be something he hasn't been able to find. It's such a waste of out time and lives yet we still are victims of it. I am very thankful that I have this site to vent my feelings...it doesn't take the anxiety away totally but it sure does help.
Posted 6/5/2014 1:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hi andwes, I totally get it. Sometimes I think I should just change my name to Shakey! When we are in the midst of an anxiety attack the feelings such as "jitters", "shakes", "butterflies" run rampant all through the body. It sometimes helps to pinpoint exactly where it originates such as in the chest, diaphram or stomach then think about that spot and send calming thoughts. I know it doesn't always work, and doesn't always last - but it might give you some peace for a moment or two. Mine tends to land in the shoulder/back area. If I get really busy - if at work I'll sometimes go into the restroom and run in place as hard as I can (ok, so I guess that means my heart is healthy wink Then walk around the halls. Of course, I come to this community for support - it is a wonderful place when you know that millions of people are going through the same thing...takes away some of the loneliness. Please, don't make yourself a victim - when you realize that we are the makers of it all you KNOW in your heart that you are not a victim.

Many blessings dear one! Let's hang on together - even if it is by our toenails! turn
reepin
Posted 6/5/2014 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
I get the same feeling every morning for no particular reason. It happens during the week when I'm getting ready for work and even on the weekends when there's no reason to be anxious. And then the health anxiety kicks in as I'm sure I'm exhibiting signs of some horrible, deadly disease. And I agree with you. It doesn't matter what the doctor says. We're sure it's something he's missed and it's going to kill us. But we can hang on together. Never underestimate the power of support on this website. You'll be fine. Remember: You have anxiety. Anxiety doesn't have you.
Posted 6/5/2014 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Do any of you ever get "it" in waves? For example, you might have anxious feelings (symptoms) for a while and then they die down and you think everything is going to be just fine then WHAM it sneaks up on you again? I can have this happen off and on for an entire day!
Posted 6/5/2014 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
andwes

"Why the heck do we let these things run our lives....it's all consuming and nothing seems to convince you that it's just anxiety...is it that we're ashamed of having anxiety so think it MUST be something physiological? "

I loved this comment you made as it put a smile on my face.  I agree with you, it is something physiological and dang it all, some of us seem to be prone to anxiety while it feels like the rest of the world is always calm and happy.  However, we do know that is not the case.

I am posting a great article along with a form to help you track your mood.  This exercise may give you some answers to your questions.

http://lifehacker.com/what-anxiety-actually-does-to-you-and-what-you-can-do-a-1468128356

Let me know how you liked this information as I try to save really helpful info for our members to give them some support right from the experts. The National Institute of Mental Health is a great resource for all of the many mental health disorders.

I wish you peace,

Kitt 

Posted 6/5/2014 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Andwes,

I am sorry that you are not feeling well lately.:( I know how those symptoms feel, and it is no fun.

I am sending my postive thoughts, prayers and support your way...and hoping that you feel better very soon!

S.C.
Posted 6/5/2014 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for the great support....it's amazing how much better you can feel just being on the site for awhile. Granted, the old anxiety can come back without warning but at least this gives some healthy relief for a time. And I loved the article you sent Skitt, I read the entire thing and there were really some enlightening things in there. It just takes alot of work to follow the advice....sometimes it works well, other times not so much. But the truest thing is that you just CANT give up....you have to keep fighting every day. God bless all of us and help us stay strong.
Posted 6/5/2014 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
I want to ask another question and I have a feeling it's related to my health anxiety. Does anyone ever GET anxiety from taking anxiety meds? I have been taking a small dose of Xanax for quite a few years. I always take it when I wake up in the morning when I seem to have the worst of my anxiety and it's always worked well. Once in awhile, like today, I take another dose in the afternoon if I am particularly anxious but it's rare. The dose, tho only .2 has seemed to make me very sleepy and it's giving more anxiety because I think it should't be making me feel this way. I haven't eaten much either today so wonder if that's why it's affecting me like this. I guess eventually it will pass but its, ironically, giving me the same butterfly feeling that I had to begin with because I'm so tired feeling. As the saying goes....it's always something.
Posted 6/6/2014 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
Something I'd like to add:
At the end of the day, tell yourself gently: "I love you, you did the best you could today, and even if you didn't accomplish all you had planned, I love you anyway."
Posted 6/6/2014 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
andwes,

I think it is in the 'anxiety personality profile' to feel the way that you do in regards to your fatigue after taking your meds.

I also tend to analyze, overthink and generally worry over why I am feeling a particular way if it is out of the ordinary for me...

...goes with the territory I guess!

Use your coping skills to stay as calm as possible, and keep those worrisone thoughts at bay.:)

S.C.
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