Hi there...I am just checking in again as I have been thinking about you and your little problem. I was wondering if you have spoken to the doc or if you are feeling a little better. I do hope you...
It never used to be but as the credit card people dont let up YES it seem to play a big part in my stress factor now-a-days! gillx...
Not at all. I am very patient when it comes to friends, family and co workers. I am very understanding, accepting and open minded and am well aware that everyone is different. I guess I could say...
Sounds like your having a tough run...Hang in there babe! You have found a great site for support and advice. I hope you start to feel a little better soon. Goodluck for the quitting smoking...
I am alot like Maz...I pretend to be confident in situations and in front of people even though my insides are spinning around. I am able to fool most people into believing that I am outgoing and in...
I do know coming off the pill can also give you some symptom of being pregant...It happened to me on a few occassions. It is your body adjusting without the pill, it can go through a heap of changes...
We fear going CRAZY because when we are crazy we have no control over our thoughts. Our lives become out of control! gillx...
Hi there, Welcome!! Please dont feel anxious! I commend you on your courage. I have never heard of a woman never getting there period before but I have no doubt it is possible. I dont think you...
At times I can be very confident but at other times quite nervous and shy. gillx...
I do make a concious effort of counting my blessings and putting myself in a positive frame of mind right before bed and first thing in the morning. I think it is a very simple and powerfull...
I have...I thought I was having a stroke at the time, one side of my body was weak, even my face drooped! It was all mental in the end and passed like all the other ramdom physicial symptoms of...
Hi there, I dont think 50mg is to much. Antidepresants work differently on each individual. I used to be on 100mg of zoloft which is the same. It worked very well for me at the time. I have since...
I do try to stay and enjoy each moment as it happens now-a-days. It is a pretty scary world when you cant as most of us know. x...
My suggesstion would be to talk to your therapist about your concerns. I'm sure she will be able to ease your mind. I dont suggest doing anything as rash as finding another therapist just yet. It...
Hi there...I just wanted to let you know it has been 57 days since my last drink and my anxiety has decrease substancially. I drank to escape and I thought I needed it. I guess just to get by from...
I am a nice person but not overly nice like i used to be. I dont sugar coat things so much anymore. Thanks gill.x...
My sleep has been great lately...I havn't had to take anything for it. Although last night I just couldn't sleep and yes it definatley played a part in my anxiety level not only through the night but...
Goodmorning everybody..or should I say goodnight to everyone here in oz. I just wanted to join the the role call to say I am still here. I dont actually have any regime for anxiety at the moment. I...
Thanks for your thoughts. I just wanted to let you know that I have decided to move in with this person...I do think it is just my fear of change and not my gut telling me not to do it. I guess the...
Hi there, I belive my thoughts and feelings have changed due to my ongoing anxiety and depression. I know mine is a result of second guessing every emotion and decision, incase it is not valid. In...
Hi Guys, I just wanted to get your opinion on something that seems to be playing on my mind. "How do you know if it is a gut feeling or just fear about change??" I am about to move town after 6...
Assertiveness is a trait I have learned only after being ill and at rock bottom. I guess I have realised that you are only on this earth for a very short time and being assertive is a good quality in...
I have never found any difference between the two and usually always ask for the generic brands...But thats just me. gillx...
Hi there. Yes I too have and many others are still suffering the way you are...Your not alone! Welcome. gillxx...
Great question... Yes I would be friends with me. Not because I think I am awesome but more so confused and scared, I would want to help me and be there to protect me from me. Thats just the person I...
That is wonderful news!! Not the fact that you were that way for 5 years but the fact that it could be the end to your antiety and feeling off balance...Thanks for the info, It would be great if it...
I have so much guilt I choke on it...I am slowly forgiving myself for being unwell and turning my familiy and friends lives upsde down, the bottem line in my way of thinking it is all my fault. Even...
I think I have been where you are now...You feel TOTALLY alone, like no-one can understand you, reach you or help you. You can't understand youself, how could anyone possibily understand you if u...
Hi there, It might be an idea to talk to the doc about it...I know beta blockers can be used for this type of anxiety, uni students before an exam, etc. They slow the heart rate down without dopeing...
In my past I believe I have made a positive mark on those around me. I seemed to have had a gift of helping people. I would attract many friends and family looking for support and advice. Although...
[i]My dream was to..."Live Happily Ever After". But then I woke up! [b][i] [b][i] I want that dream to come back...I want to believe in Miracles, True love and Happiness again! [b][i] [b][i] Gillxx...
Hi guys...Thankyou so much for you thoughts and prayers. I am ok, I am at the North of Australia where there has been major flooding I was helicoptered into the nursing home to work the past 5 days...
You are not alone Trust me, we are here for we are here for you and I hope you will post and let me know how you go with the doc....Please take care and always remember you may feel your alone but...
Hi Sam, I was just wondering why you can't move your existing files to your new doctors sergery...I know it is allowed here in australia. It is actully advised that if you change your doctor your...
Thanks Kit... xx ...
Hi Austin.....Welcome. I am fairly new to this site aswell and I found this place at a good time in my life and it sure sounds like it is the same with you. I think it is great and I look forward to...
I'm not sure if I am being paranoid or not, but if I am to blame for the off topic threads then I appolagise for that....I will try to be more serious and respectful. I am a very open person and...
If you give up smoking, you have to be ready for it mentally... When I was unwell the shrinks told me to continue smoking as I guess I was already unstable and they didn't want to go making any...
Hi there, Are you talking about a fear of death...Im not sure. If u are then I have massive panic attacks and feelings of doom when I think about it myself. I have trained my brain not to even fathem...
Mine isn't a healthy one sorry...It is cigarrettes and STRONG, STRONG coffee! HaHa! It's a mental destress I guess not a physical destress. gillxx...
I just wanted to say welcome...I do not suffer any type of ocd but do suffer anxiety and I have no doubt some of your symptoms may be realated to anxiety...Please seek help as possible conditions...
It is a very frightning feeling to be stalked...I am taking a break from men at the moment as I have reciently been in a similar situation....He was everywhere, outside my house, stalking me, on the...
Hang in there Maz...I know we cant control the horrible weather we are having here in Aus but I like to think we have a little control on how we react or respond to it...Maybe just a little! I know I...
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Hi Maz....Thanks for the concern. I am completely cut off from anywhere....The water just keeps rising! My parents and sisters place has thigh deep water running through it. Its crazy and it is going...
I have taken Zoloft many times...It is a harsh drug. I found it hard to go on and hard to get off....Worked well once i made it throught the side effects. I am now on lexapro and it is a dream for...
I too did fashion modelling in my teens and I guess have always had my appearance and figure to my advantage. I am 31 now and just dont want to loose possibily the one thing I have always had. I only...
Thanks! hugs to u! xx ...
Hi, I am actually going through the same problem as you at the moment...Benzo withdrawl. The docs have different methods and they do believe there way is the best and dont feel bad as it can take...
I have a funeral today for my friend from the nursing home - My head has been thumping since yesterday I think because i have introduced a weight lose medicine called Fenterdren to my already...