Congrats and Happy Anniversary!...
Thank you Larry and SC. I'm still afraid that my sister is right, and I'm putting innocent people in harm's way....
I haven't driven on the road yet. Where I live (Quebec) it takes 13 months to get your license, assuming you pass everything the first time. First I had to do 2 months of theory and pass a test to...
I tried taking driver's ed when I was 16 even though I was terrified. I only did it because I thought it was expected of me. Part way through I gave up, and wasn't behind the wheel of a car again...
Hi, I read your other post, and I understand how difficult it is for you to let go of your disorder while your brain is trying to make you believe that it's protecting you. Taking this step is huge,...
Hi, A couple of days ago I had a very strange experience, and would love to know if it has ever happened to anyone else. I had a "panic attack" with all of my usual physical symptoms: heart...
Hi Mandy, Fear of doctors is pretty common, so take comfort in knowing you're in good company. I'm not sure if you're nervous about this appointment because you view it as being forced to confront a...
Hi SC, If you google noise stress you'll get a lot of hits, so I'm guessing it's a common response. When I bought the place where I live now, it was one building surrounded by fields. I saw the...
Hi BT, I've always had a "nervous stomach." It acts up whenever I'm going through periods of prolonged stress. But even us anxiety people get your common, garden variety upstet stomach or headache...
The shelter gave my puppy to somebody else. :( I'm looking into other rescue groups and private breeders, but no luck so far. I know a pet store that has a litter, but I don't trust them not to buy...
You people say the nicest things. Thank you for that! There was anxiety again, but less than the first time I did it. I know that with repeated exposure I will overcome the phobia, just like all the...
I'm on the way out the door to take the 40 minute walk to the coffee shop. Did it once last week...a lot of (manageable) anxiety but no panic. Could not have asked for a more beautiful day to do it....
Hi Jenna, I'm sorry you're going through so much. Obviously, some of it is anxiety. As to the rest, there's no way to know until you've been thoroughly evaluated. Your first step is to see your...
Hmm...I don't know if that means no members recognize the symptoms, or if the forum doesn't get much activity. Honestly, I'm just hoping that if enough people read your story, someone will reply...
Montreal, Quebec, Canada...
As long as you're moving around the board... You should probably paste your post to the epilepsy forum as well. I just read that nothing will show on an eeg unless you're actually having a seizure at...
I accidentally made today great by getting caught in the rain. (It's the kid in me, I just love when it happens!)...
DarkPassenger, There is something else that I meant to add and forgot. I've seen a couple of shows that dealt with brain surgery on epeleptics to pinpoint the affected area of the brain. The patients...
Frequently, while talking to someone in other support groups, I was in need of information on meds or symptoms with which I was unfamiliar. Google kept leading me to this site, and each time I found...
I've been dealing with my own anxiety disorder for 30 years. For the past 10 years, I've heard hundreds of other people share their symptoms of anxiety and other mood/thought disorders. Nothing in...
Hi, I'm really sorry that you're feeling so badly. How much xanax were you taking before you changed doctors? If you stopped it cold turkey when you went on the antidepressants it's not surprising...
I think when you jump to blood clot it's your health anxiety kicking in. But a persistent cough with wheezing is reason to see a doctor....
Hi MW, My heartfelt thanks to you and your family for your enormous sacrifice. We are all in your debt. I think you have so much going on that you'd have to be crazy not to be experiencing anxiety....
Really great news. :) I'll have to push myself harder than I planned on tomorrow ... just to make sure you don't get too far ahead of me. :)...
You can do this! Remember, it's something that you enjoy. You're giddy with excitement, that's all. And what fun to have a group of cops forced to listen to what you say. :)...
Hi Cole, You have my sympathy. I've occaisionally been awakened by nocturnal panic attacks, usually during periods of higher than "normal" stress, and it is never fun. It actually makes me angry, as...
I love the message on perspective. I know (after the fact, anyway) that if I perceive my reactions as "normal" for the situation, I handle things a lot better than if I assume it's anxiety that will...
Well, it appears that I overshot...not in mind, but in body. :) The store was farther than anticpated, because a major shortcut was flooded by last night's rainstorm. So that round trip added up to 2...
Hi All, I really need some practical advice. Encouragement would be good, too. I've been working really hard to keep panic attacks from happening at all, and learning how to shorten them to under 10...
You should contact your insurance company to get the specifics on the amounts charged and the portion which was covered. A co-pay usually refers to the portion not covered by insurance, so it doesn't...
It's wonderful that you're going to start counseling. A big step, but such an important one! :) When I started dealing with this, almost 30 years ago, there was no internet, and even doctors (general...
I'm not on it now, but I did take it for a couple of years. The side effects vary from person to person, as does the usefulness. I did not have any negative side effects, and it did help. It's up to...
LOL Maybe I've spent too much time on facebook, because I can't helping thinking this forum needs a LIKE button. :)...
Sorry, Danny and SC...I didn't realize I was throwing stuff in between posts. I hope I didn't make this too confusing. *Have to learn to type faster*...
I totally get that seeing a therapist can be really scary. That's why it takes someone with courage, like you, to do it. :) Try and forget the labels. They serve no purpose. Show me someone who can...
Hi Danny, I'm sorry you're going through this. You mentioned your PCP, but are you seeing any kind of therapist to learn coping strategies? It's very common for people with anxiety disorders to have...
I'm so happy for you!!! Stay positive; it looks good on you. :)...
No need to be sorry! But I am looking forward to hearing how today's session goes, so please keep us posted. Good luck!!! :)...
Just as you said it -- thoughts that force their way in. They're persistent, give rise to anxiety, and on some level we know they're completely irrational, yet we still have trouble shaking them....
Most of us don't realize that we're breathing abnormally unless it's part of a panic attack. That's why you really want to keep practicing the breathing exercises when you're less anxious, so that it...
Hi PM, I'm really sorry you're going through all of this. It's terrifying enough when it starts out as general anxiety then escalates. I'm having trouble imagining what it must be like have such a...
The time zones are really confusing me. How sad is that? :) You posted at 1:05 pm my time that's it's 6:05 your time, but I don't know if that was morning or evening. Can we try this...reply to this...
I've had a few bouts of sun stroke. The pain was horrible, far worse than my typical headaches, and it set in several hours after coming inside. By evening there were also chills, nausea, and general...
This is a public forum, but you're still anonymous. I only know you as Brit teacher, though you can call me Judy. The site's chat seems fairly easy. I think we just have to click on the chat tab at...
I've heard l lot of performers say that they're absolutely fine on stage while doing a comedy routine, singing or acting, but get incredibly anxious when they're out with large groups of friends or...
The good news is you're definitely not going crazy. :) At the risk of robbing you of your belief that you are special and uniques in all ways, everything you're describing is completely typical for...
Hi Jo, As long as you're alive, it's NOT too late. I understand your despair. It's natural to feel that way when you're caught in the grip of unending fear. But SC is absolutey correct -- there is no...
Hi BT, I'm brand new at this group, but have been working on serious anxiety issues for almost 30 years. Cognitive behaviour therapy took me from being unable to leave the house to getting on...
Caffeine is the big one for me, too. Though I do treat myself to one cup of coffee at Starbucks when I go out. It's my reward....
Sorry Hibee, I didn't see that you answered. Can you direct me to the mindfulness course? I will certainly look into it. Voluteering is a great thought as well. Get me out of my own head, put me into...