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Posted 1/19/2015 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry I've been posting so much lately, but this is the one place I can do it and not feel awkward since everyone is so supportive. My anxiety reared it's ugly head again a couple weeks ago and seems to have no intention of easing up anytime soon. I had my first anxiety attack in a LONG time...on the freeway yesterday. I was able to breath through it and was on the way to my son's house to watch the football game (I live in Seattle). By the time I got there, I felt better but really down that it happened. I've been feeling more irritable, extremely tense especially in my neck, back and shoulders along with the chest tightness and full body tingles. I feel like my heart in pounding too even though when I check my pulse it's normal. I've been through plenty of tests with all normal results and counseling and a few trips to the ER. I finally got all that paid off and now that our insurance deductible is around $1500, I can't afford to go back anymore. I just feel really down and not sure what to do.
Posted 1/19/2015 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
I hear ya. We all totally understand and there seems to be comfort knowing that we all know how each other feels.

The scariest thing for me is thinking my anxiety will return to the point it was this summer. SCARY!! When I start to feel that way, that is when I dig as deep as I can and say...even though my anxiety may be higher than what I'm comfortable with, I decide how I deal with it. If I let it get me down, I'm miserable. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

It sucks having panic attacks, but maybe this is an isolated incident. Seems like you've come a long way!! Breathing through the attack is something I can't do, that's for sure!!
Posted 1/19/2015 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi MSP,

Setbacks happen...to us all. It doesn't mean we are.back at ground zero...it doesn't negate all of the progress we have made. It's just a temporary detour along the journey.

Pick back up where you left off...dust off the therapy tools, or add some new ones. We have lots of them here..
or perhaps ordering a new book or program could be just what you need now.

The point is, never give up on learning new techniques and growing in your recovery!

We are here cheering you on!

S.C.
Posted 1/19/2015 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Mysweetpanda,

SC said it quite well. They happen. It doesn't matter how many years of experience or well being you have, eventually you will hit a really rough patch and it will make you totally feel like you are back where you began. However, it just isn't the case. The hardest part is to let the set back go. Realize it was an event, but the even will pass, and you will recover. Dwelling on the event only gives it more life and power.

Trust me, I know that that is so much easier said than done, but it is the truth. You have made progress before and have the ability and strength within you to overcome again.

Perhaps look for a guided meditation that helps reinforce your inner power and ability?
Posted 1/20/2015 12:43 PM (GMT 0)
Everyone has setbacks now and then. You are so strong for breathing through a panic attack. I'm not at that level myself yet. I hope to be, though.
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