Another thought is instead of the xanax learn to deal with the anxiety. The idea is to learn to be unafraid of the symptoms. Use your tools that you've learned and go through the attack. It will pass....
FABULOUS!!!! Keep going. In three days the nicotine is completely out of your body!!!! You can do it!...
Obessive thinking is characteristic of anxiety disorder. You learn to manage it by allowing the thoughts to be there. Allowing them to float in and out as they please. Your resistance to the thought...
Not that I'm aware of. The Midwest Center program is very expensive but they have a website with a forum on it that may be beneficial to you. It is at no charge. www.stresscenter.com Dr. Liebgold's...
Sunshine, You still have to deal with negative thinking so learn to soothe yourself, comfort and love who you are unconditionally. The meds will do their part but you must do yours as well....
A really helpful exercise for this common anxious ailment is to get a bolster (a yoga one is perfect, but a bunch of pillows that raise up high will do) and lay your back over this bolster. open your...
Is it possible to find a support group in your area that meets once a month? You can check the phone book or call the County you live in to see what is offered. This would help you to not feel so...
Actually, if you want to have more control over the anxiety attacks you need to start welcoming them in. I mean that sincerely. Just open your arms up and say: "You are welcome here. Come do your...
I'd like to add that there is a wonderful book called Freedom from Fear by Dr. Howard Liebgold. This book lists all the many symptoms of anxiety and is an excellent source for those with OCD...
I am actually on another forum from time to time as well. I've had anxiety disorder and OCD for over 41 years and have taken many workshops, seminars, programs and classes to help me on this...
I'm not sure if the "scarey me" is from me or not Robert but I do remember your post. We all have a scare voice. Dr. Liebgold calls it the "Boo". You can call it what you want. Learn to recognize...
I use journaling while anxious. It's a healthy release of emotions and gets things out of the head. However, I don't write down what the scary thoughts are. (The scare voice loves to see itself in...
There is a wonderful product that worked for me and it consists of many herbs. It's called the Smoke Away program and you can buy it at some leading grocery stores in the Pharmacy area or go on line...