Conflict avoidance and worrying about other people's opinions of you are very common with anxiety disorder. Most books that deal with coping techniques tie this into low self-esteem and/or being...
Traveling is also a big issue with me. I flew to Montana once for Christmas, and had never been on a jet before. Just the size of them frightened me! Amazingly, I did it without ever taking any mads....
Well, the GOOD NEWS is that your worrying about going insane is something EVERYONE with anxiety/panic attacks goes through. I haven't seen any medical journal articles that have cataloged anyone...
If we look hard enough, it seems like we can always find SOMETHING to worry about as far as our bodies go. It's amazing to me that so many of us have things in common, like fibromyalgia, sciatica,...
I know it doesn't FEEL normal, but what you describe is very typical of how anxiety attacks progress. I also get my mind fixated on thoughts, in other words, I obsess about things, and get myself...
First of all, my heart goes out to you with all that you've been through. My initial thought after reading your story was that I would think ANYONE would have a great deal of anxiety over the loss of...
I don't know of a soul, anxiety disorder or not, who LOVES having congestion, especially in the chest! 8) I would think it quite natural to feel some anxiety. Being sick sucks! Perhaps reminding...
I've sometimes experienced the same type of things described here. Mainly, I have dreams that are so emotionally intense that I feel as if reality is off-kilter when I wake up. Often just speaking...
OK.. since I failed to see that Kitt had already posted the first video, here's another that I dearly love! http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=2883365 =)...
Oh my! That will teach me to not scan the forum first... I just started a Video of the Week topic and posted this again... =) Lovely, lovely message on so many levels in that video... I LOVE it!...
I love inspirational videos, and I hope you do too! This weeks video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnmbJzH93NU . I've watched this many times, and I have to say that it's one I'll never get tired...
Hey PC! =) I'm going to come right out and suggest something here. I've read that panic attacks are basically our normal fight or flight response gone a bit haywire. Basically, what normally triggers...
I sincerely wish I could be there to help you! I know it's difficult to deal with these situations, especially by yourself. But you know what? You are surviving it! Despite the panic you've felt,...
I know EXACTLY how you feel... not only about this, but just generally feeling too worn to deal with my anxiety in general, and just sick and tired of all the rigamarole... BUT, have you tried a...
There's absolutely no reason why you can't see your doctor about this. It never hurts to get things checked out. I say this not because I think there's anything wrong with you, simple or serious, but...
Happy Birthday, and it is a great pleasure to meet you Ben! It certainly seems like we all have a tendency to focus so much on something that is in reality such a small part of who we are, but I...
I came to Healing Well forum after doing some searching on the web and looking at the activity level of several anxiety/panic forums. I came here, and BINGO! =) There are honestly days in which I...
Hang in there kiddo! =) I'm not professional, but from my own experiences with love and romance, it almost sounds as if you are protecting yourself from possibly being hurt. Our minds often fall back...
Hello, and welcome to the forums! First off, I wanted to tell you that my heart goes out to you! I had to have my gall bladder removed, and the whole experience would, I think, leave anyone a little...
I think they will listen to you when they feel like you are listening to them. I'm not berating you here, I'm just saying that they have a professional and legal obligation to make sure you are safe,...
Hey Joe! My experience with Zoloft (and from what I've read about it) is that it can take a few weeks to completely "kick in". That being said, I personally noted a difference after about two weeks....
I hope this doesn't sound "pat", but when the river rages around us, we often wear ourselves out trying to swim against it instead of just allowing it to take us where it takes us until we reach a...
You are very welcome, and I'm happy that the information helped you! =) I know it's easy to say, but please don't worry. We can ALWAYS find things to frighten ourselves with on the net, but reality...
First off, it is VERY, VERY normal to feel the way you do! ANYTHING that has to do with our noses affects our mood, and more importantly, our nervous system, and having the type of surgery you had...
I've actually been taking 2 grams (2 pills) of fish oil daily for several months, and I do believe that it has helped immensely in my overall mood stability, and from what I've researched on the...
Okay all.. here goes. (Although I've been making some posts for a bit now =) I'm Ross, and I've had panic attacks off and on most of my life, and anxiety disorder since I was 19 or so. I've also had...
People can and do recover from panic, anxiety, and depression. That being said, everyone is different and so we all get past it at our own rate, just like any other type of illness. Some of the...
Hope this helps some of you. It's just a little thing that happened to me one day when I was feeling a bit down about how things were going in my life. I was, like many of us, feeling overwhelmed by...
OK Paulos!!! Don't make me hunt you down and hit you on the head with a rolled up newspaper!!! You are not allowed to make mistakes! What are you? HUMAN??? 8D Seriously, don't be ashamed! You have...
I can tell by your writing that you are a wonderful mom. Why? Because you care deeply about your children! Did you know that one of the top concerns that parents have is that other parents are...
Good for her, and GOOD FOR YOU! You are obviously a wonderful, caring person, and it is an honor to call you friend... As far as kids go, I could tell you stories about my kids that would curl your...
Brazilgirl, don't worry about this. There are plenty of people who are disturbed and it has absolutely NOTHING to do with anxiety/panic disorder. The reality is, people with panic disorder are...
Oh boy... what to say... Garen, or whomever you are, I don't think it's fair to anyone, including yourself, to expect people to give you the benefit of the doubt. The problem with being deceptive or...
I have seen the enemy, and the enemy is me... or something like that! I guess the old adage "You are your own worst enemy" applies really well to me, too. But since it's an old adage, I guess I again...
Yep... had them off and on all my life! I don't worry about them anymore. Don't like them, but I quit worrying! 8D...
Welcome to the family! =) Many people have panic attacks, which seems to be what you are having. Do not worry. You aren't going crazy, and you won't go crazy. You aren't having a heart attack, and...
I'm so happy that everything is turning out well, but very sad that Nikki has to go through what she's going through, not to mention you! Take care of yourself and get better quickly... our thoughts...
Please don't feel silly! These things happen to a lot of people. I had a period of time in which I had "waking dreams" where I'd be half awake from bad dreams and think they were still going on! No...
I'm learning not to be so black and white, that perfection is an illusion, and that while some people are inherently evil, they are in the minority (by far) and mean well most of the time, or simply...
My heart goes out to you! Do what you can handle, and whatever that may be, let your husband know that you love him and care for him. Feel what you need to feel. There is no right or wrong feelings....
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I've lost my sister, brother, and my father all within a few years, so I know how hard it can be. It's difficult not knowing the reasons why things happen, but...
Things will get better, and we're all happy that you knowing that we're here for you helps. That's what it's all about! =) Ross...
I find this a great song to relax to, and I love the lyrics! Hope you like it as well! =) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owPPpxo8bGo I fixed your link so it is a direct link. Kitt ...
Another great thing that helps me is being kind to others. Not necessarily specific things, but rather random acts of kindness to strangers. Scientific studies have shown that being kind actually...
One thing I've come to realize through all my experiences over the years with panic/depression, etc., is that we are MUCH stronger than we give ourselves credit for! We are survivors, and you WILL...
w00t! (dances) Continued wishes of success, happiness, and peace to you! =)...
I also wanted to add that a recent science journal that looked at all the various depression/anxiety meds gave Zoloft one of the highest ratings for safety and efficacy (how well it works). You're in...
Maz, I hardly know ye, but I can tell that you are loved and cared about here. My two cents is: If you don't take care of yourself, you really can't take care of anything else. A big part of feeling...
Hang in there! You WILL be fine! Both of my parents were alcoholics, and I know it's tough, especially when others want you to "take care of the problem". But you know what? 1. Someone else's...
Oh my gosh! You are NOT alone! I have ALWAYS dreaded anesthesia, and never had it until I had to have my gall bladder removed. I was very, very anxious about it especially waiting on the table...