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Posted 11/27/2014 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hey guys-
Thank goodness I found this forum- finally a place where I feel safe to share my anxieties and not feel absolutely crazy.
Last night was rough. I was tossing and turning all night from anxiety. Upset stomach. Dry heaving. Feeling fuzzy and just not myself. I literally woke up every hour and just prayed so desperately to go back to sleep. It was exhausting. I just can't get this health anxiety stuff out of my mind. I guess one of my biggest fears is having sometjing bad happen around my family. I'm an only child. If something happened to me, my parents would have no purpose in this world. Their words, not mine. My dad is coming over for thanksgiving today (parents are divorced but friends still), so it'll be just me, my mom, and my dad. We have to sit at this round table in my dining room/ and just that thought alone makes me nauseous. Need some positive messages for today because all I want to do is lay in bed
Posted 11/27/2014 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
BlusMama,

Sending you support and encouaragement today!

I know that in my mind...I can conjure up all kinds of scenarios that are usually much exaggerated and worse than what the reality turns out to be!

Trying to keep your thoughts postive will keep your anxiety from creeping up...and may even help set the tone and outcome for today's visit.

Envision everything going smoothly...you feeling well and stong, everyone getting along...and then everyone going home! LOL!!

This is a stressful time for many of us...

..use those coping skills!!

I also responded to your other threads, so be sure and see that...I included some links that may be helpful to you.:)

Peace and progress!

S.C.
Posted 11/27/2014 7:01 PM (GMT 0)
Blus,

My father passed November 20, 2013, so relish the opportunity while it's there. If they're still friendly, I don't see the issue.

I'm an only child, too.

Can you tell me some things you enjoy doing?

John
Posted 11/27/2014 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
John,
I like spending time with my dogs. Being active. Eating (lol). Traveling. Reading. Stuff I really haven't been able to do since the resurfacing of this anxiety-- besides having my dog by my side at all times. She helps a lot.
Posted 11/27/2014 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
Blus,

I asked for good reason. :)

If you can find a way to enjoy these again, I think it will help the anxiety.

John
Posted 11/27/2014 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
Dad cancelled on us, so it's just my mom and I. Takes some of the pressure off. My mom and I have actually had a pretty fun time cooking. Happy thanksgiving to you all, and although I am new here, I am already so incredibly grateful for you all.
Posted 11/27/2014 8:31 PM (GMT 0)
Blus,

Enjoy your meal! 😀

John
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