Here's mine: Racing heart Obsessive thoughts Insomnia Feeling surreal Overwhelmed...
Hi SC and Kitt, Thanks for your replies. When I went to the doctor in January I asked about being referred to a therapist but I can't under our public health system as the doctor said they won't see...
Hi all, I haven't posted in a few years but lately I've been having a flair up of my PTSD and feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, can't seem to relax at all and I am petrified of the anxiety feeling. 6...
You nailed it right on the head Aries8! That is exactly where my problem lies!! I am trying to 'stay in the moment'...
Thanks so much for all your replies, your support is really, really appreciated /community/emoticons/wink.gif I was in such a blind panic about the whole thing yesterday I was tempted to check myself...
Thanks all for your replies. Can't believe how irrational and freaked out I am about this!!! Feel so on edge! I get so petrified the anxiety is going to kill me. Kitt, your mention about if I can get...
Hi Unhappy32, I actually have a blood pressure monitor at home but unfortunately my phobia has got so bad I even have problems taking it at home. It can take me quite a while to manage the anxiety to...
Hey Maz, thanks so much for your reply! Oh yes, know everything you are saying, rationally I know that but unfortunately my phobia just makes me so irrational and scared, I can get my blood pressure...
Thanks greatpretender for your reply, I've always been nervous about having my blood pressure taken, ever since the first doctor ever took it, I told him I was nervous and he just ignored that and...
Hi everyone, as you all know I have a major phobia of having my blood pressure taken, well I am now wanting to get life insurance and they are saying I have to have it taken in order to get the life...
You are such an inspiration Sam, well done!!!...
We have 2 cats, one called Sylvester who's about 10 years old and yes, he's black and white, got him at a cat shelter because I just fell in love with him and vice versa!! He's the typical...
My phobia is definitely getting my blood pressure taken, my anxiety goes way up and it becomes a vicious cycle then I become quite obsessed about it worrying about the damage it's doing to me, very...
I absolutely love summer! Going to the beach, going for walks, lighter evenings, better fashion! Lucky it's summer in my neck of the woods!!...
Thanks everyone, I'll be more patient and wait it out!! So want to be able to manage my anxiety better!!...
This is an excellent thread Kitt, makes me stop and think what stuff I should be doing to help with this. I'm already doing things like exercise and have a pet, I'm trying to make time for myself...
I tend to dwell on things that I should have changed at that time in my past and kinda beat myself up over it but then my rational side tries to take over and says you can't change the past, work on...
Spiller (Groovejet) - If this ain't love - I can't help but dance away to this song, love it!!!...
Hi all, Thanks for your replies. Thought it might be about the 6 week mark, I shall be patient to get the results at the end, trying to ignore the side effects! Karen xo...
Hey everyone, I was prescribed 20 mg Citalopram by my doc last week and have been weaning myself onto them, have now been taking a full dose for 2 days now. I know everyone is different but I was...
Hi Lyn, So sorry to hear you fell, sending happy thoughts your way! xo...
The Notebook is one that really gets me going!!! And Armaggeddon when Liv Tyler's character is having to say goodbye to her Dad (Bruce Willis's character), gets me everytime!...
Collect magnets when we go overseas. My hobbies are hanging out with my bubs and hubby and friends, snorkelling, travelling, walking, scrapbooking (have just started on my daughters one, yay!!),...
I think this is such a great forum as everyone is so supportive and there for each other! This is the only anxiety thing I look at on the internet now! You guys are really great, I'm only new here...
It most definitely is a precious gift! Having a child is amazing!! To be honest I think that is one of the things I find tough, I can't understand when I love my daughter so much and the happiest...
Thanks for your reply Lyn! I definitely try to focus on the wonderful little princess I have, I have to admit I absolutely adore being a Mum, there were some issues that were definitely exaspperated...
Well done Maz!!! That is great that you're taking a step in the right direction! The way you are doing it is great easing yourself in, excellent!! Even bigger kudos for doing this when you're feeling...
Thanks for your replies, it is really appreciated /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif That sounds like it is definitely the case about rethinking the delivery, etc, I keep remembering stuff from...
The Time Keepers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, great book!!! And absolutely anything by Jodi Piccoult and Marian Keyes!...
Hey everyone, Does anyone find that coming up to significant anniversaries makes your anxiety worse? It is coming up to my daughter's first birthday and I had a really tough time having her and...
I love iceream, chocolate and strawberries! That can be together or separate! At least the strawberries are healthy!!!...
Hi Mandalou, I'm sorry to hear how you've been feeling. Like you, I have also been worried about heart attack from the stress and anxiety, I just want to reassure you that I have spoken to my doctor...
Hi CC, Thanks so much for your reply, I actually went to the doctor yesterday and he was so assuring, I used to be so scared of him now I actually respect him so that's a start! He told me he knows...
Hi Nikki, Wow, you are so great and reassuring! It is nice to have someone who completely understands what I am going through, although I don't wish this on anyone! When I am anxious I can get my bp...
Most definitely having my little girl, she is just so precious to me!! I am so proud of her!...
Hi Nikki, Wow, that sleeping one sounds really familiar!!! I've been like that the past few days. I've just made an appointment to see my doctor today and tell him how I'm feeling and will see if I...
It's a long list!! The Trans Mongolian from St Petersburg through Mongolia to Beijing, South America, South Africa and Alaska!! Oooh and snorkelling the Maldives, that's probably top of my list!!...
Thanks guys, I think this has just come out a bit more because I have been doing some desensitisation activites regarding my blood pressure phobia given to me by a CBT therapist I saw a couple of...
Hey all, Does anyone find the more they try to relax the more anxious they get? I am finding this is a major problem for me at the moment leaving me feeling pretty overwhelmed and want to find a way...
Hi Sam, Thanks for your supportive reply, it really means a great deal to me!! It's funny sometimes I feel in complete control of my anxiety, feel like my usual laidback, happy self, other times the...
Hi there, I'm a 31 year old married female with an 11 month old daughter, she was actually born prematurely so technically speaking she is nearly 8 months old. I remember being quite a nervous child...
I also have health anxiety, primarily because when I get anxious my blood pressure shoots sky high, yet when relaxed it's fine. Because of this I worry whenever I get anxious that I am going to have...