That is odd that the caffeine isn't effecting you anymore, I had the reverse happen with anxiety. I used to drink tons of coffee 8-12 cups a day plus unsweetened black tea and now I cant drink any...
Light and Love coming your way Kitt!...
Hi Bakomom, I'm so sorry things are really rough for you right now. It sounds like you are holding up wonderfully with all the major changes, stresses and pressure in your life. I don't have any...
Thanks SC, I really appreciate your positive encouragement, most people I know think this is a little step and don't understand how it can feel like such a major accomplishment. And it's nice to be...
Things have been pretty rough with severe money issues and my partner had to go out of town for work and left me to come up with rent in 3 days when I just spent all the $ I had on all the overdue...
Thanks Joshua, I'm actually pretty encouraged by your response...I'd just love to be in Phase III, IV or V right about now. I know it's a process and it will all click for me, I'd just like it to be...
Thanks Larry & S.C, I appreciate the encouragement :) I think it's mostly the perfectionist in me rearing it's ugly head. It's kind of funny how nowadays when I freak out or have body symptoms (which...
I'm feeling pretty discouraged the last few days... I got the Anxiety & Phobia workbook about 2 months ago and I have almost made it through the whole book (it's a big 'un) and I started a plan for...
Deep breaths! It sounds like you have a few really good reasons for feeling ill, hard workout/Caffeine/anxiety. Caffeine really messes me up these days causing nausea, stomach pain, jitters,...
Hi BeRock, Just checkin' in to let you know I'm thinking of you and sending Love & Light your way <3...
Hi Gizmofab, I'm sorry your having stress goin' on :( I get the itchies & skin burning too when my anxiety is really high. Mostly itches around my neck and along my jawbones. It tends to freak me out...
Hope you get feeling better ASAP! It can be super easy to get carried away with health anxiety especially when you have some physical symptoms, but our bodies are amazing healers and you will kick...
Happy Birthday!!! I'm so glad you had a nice time and got to do some fun stuff!...
Hi Amy, I'm so sorry to hear you are having a hard time, but you have definitely come to the right place! The first panic attack can be a doozy, but it is good you realized what was going on and were...
Hi guys, I hope everyone is having a good night :) I just need to vent a little, my program for recovery is going pretty well but it makes it that much more frustrating when these stupid physical...
Hi MasonsMommy, I'm so sorry to hear you had an attack :( As Hazelnut said, deep breathing is a good one. When my heart gets goin' like crazy and I feel like I can't breathe right I'll either sit or...
Hi Shadawn, I'm so sorry to hear your having a hard time. Please know you are not alone. It can feel so frustrating and overwhelming but know we are all here for you. I've been having really high...
Thanks so much everyone, I really appreciate it. ~Chagar I have a hypnosis meditation mp3 that I listen too that really seems to help, money is pretty tight but I do want to look into that. Thank you...
Hi Display, I'm sorry to hear your having a rough time. Don't feel bad about reaching out though, this forum and some close friends were what got me through a really bad patch. We've all been there...
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that happened :( I am usually fine with movies but when my anxiety level is already high or I eat too much junk food action/suspense will freak me out. Yesterday was a rainy...
Hi everyone, hope ya'll are doing great. I haven't checked in for quite awhile, things have been pretty hectic. To recap I had my first panic attack last year in april, followed by numerous attacks,...
Hi James, I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time and your symptoms are so severe. It looks like others have given some great words of encouragement and some good advice. I just...
Ipanicalot, I hope your feeling better these days, and your chest pains have abated. I get those sometimes from the anxiety and they can really mess with your head. Sending love and light your way...
Happy belated Birthday Kitt! Blessings for a beautiful coming year for you and hopefully some fun travels with those red suitcases soon. I visited you journal and am so inspired by your caring and...
I've been coming up with this issue alot lately myself. Is this symptom anxiety or do I have the flu? or is this anxiety or am I dying right now? I was talking to my therapist about it and since I...
Thanks everyone for your responses. I agree too I guess, sometimes it's just hard to let the past go... I wouldn't be so disappointed if I had even gotten an email saying she was getting hitched, I...
Hi everyone, hope you all are having a great weekend. So I'm feeling super bummed about this situation and was wondering if I'm being too sensitive, and if anyone has any ideas to help me let this...
Hi S.C, I totally agree with you on this one! I also agree with the others that he probably didn't mean to insult you or hurt you feelings... Some people just don't think things through all the time....
Hi S.C, Thank you for your encouragement! I had started writing awhile back but stopped for no reason and now I always think about writing in my journal and then somehow get sidetracked... I think I...
Hi Cole, Sorry to hear your are feeling bad today : ( If you've already been checked out by a doc for this in the past it's most likely caused by your extra stress and anxiety. One of my main...
Hi Tangerine, Thanks so much for your encouraging words and it's nice to know someone has these same feelings. I am definitely getting to be a pro in the distraction department and feel like I spend...
Hi everyone, I hope all is peaceful and calm for all you out there : ). It's been a rough few days lately, with the added bonus of pretty intense depression. I had a VERY productive day on monday,...
Hi iPanicalot, I panic alot too ; ). I haven't had a stress test in years so things may be a little different now. I had to give some blood, then get the ekc/ecg electrodes taped to my chest blood...
Hi Belleadonna, Congratulations on your new job! That is a huge achievement! I keep thinking of trying to get a job to earn more (I'm self employed) and hopefully soon I'll feel ok to do so. Thanks...
Thanks S.C It's nice to get some encouraging feedback! I was thinking I was over-reacting to this week but I'm realizing that even if I wasn't dealing with severe anxiety all the time I would...
Kitt, Love and Light coming your way!!! Prayers for strength and courage on your journey as well! You are being so much braver than you think and I am amazed and awed that you have been so supportive...
Hi Campss, Sorry to hear you are feeling so poorly, have you been to the doctor to rule out physical causes besides anxiety? I had these same symptoms for about 2 weeks several months ago and in my...
AAHHHHHHH!!! I am so sick of this STUPID anxiety!!! So unbelievable frustrated with not being able to do anything without freaking out and then feeling guilty for not trying hard enough. I had been...
Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the kind words :) Today my goal is to go up to the corner store, and actually follow through with my exercise plans ; ). SunFlare~ I feel ya about the emotional...
Hi Everyone, Well, I've been lurking for 4 or 5 months and decided to say hi finally :) I have been encouraged and comforted by many posts and their responses and wanted to say Thanks everyone for...