I had a back injury from a fall 6 years ago. Since once or twice a year it flares up and hurts pretty bad. This time I'm having a really hard time controlling the pain. It hurts more than labor. Iv...
I have the same phobia. Ugh. I hate this season. I appriciate you asking LB1973 about it as I can use the link to look into the book as well. What are the sanitizers you have found? I have recently...
Thank you guys again. I'v decided to stop my worry about the addiction part. I know I'm smart and for now, so long as I only use my .125 or .25 up to 5 times a week I should be just fine. I feel I...
I haven't much advice, but I'm here to tell you you're not alone. I have convinced myself that I had so many illness. I have done this since I can remember. Good news is I NEVER had anything I...
I do believe I am a strong person. I mean as far as not becoming addicted. I try to play it smart. I was taking the .25mg to sleep, then when I realized they can make me feel good during the day I...
Prioritize, and most of all don't rush it. Take the most imporstnat thing and work steady on it. Don't even think of the rest while doing that one thing. I do this at work all the time. I look at...
I'v recently started cbt therapy, and am very excited and hopeful for the results. However, I'v recently hit a hard spot in my anxiety. :(. I'v been taking .25mg a day for about 4 weeks now. I hope...
Does anyone mind telling me how long they battled bad anxiety before they found relief in cbt? I worry since it's been 15+ years for me it's just to late. Well maybe it will just take a long time....
I don't even know where to start a response to the both of you except. Thank You!! Everyhting was exactly what I wanted to hear. You both have put me in full motivation mode!! I have been going...
Larry, i agree. I sure hope they find a good way to test imbalances some day. S.C. Thank you for the threads. :). Also, your signature says you recovered due to CBT. Was it the worksheets that did...
Iv been to therapy prior, but never to fully focus on anxiety and fears. Just got home from first appt. I feel good knowing I'm heading in the right direction. I feel great knowing it worked so well...
Today I start my fist session of CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My anxiety (that I had under control not long ago) has been at it's worst. I'm so upset and hopeless. Has anyone had any luck with...
Display I did take your advice, and just letting my boss know took some stress of immediatly. Thank You for taking intrest in my story. :). SC I recall the black and white thinking from an exercise I...
Glad to hear you quit. I'd def ask your doctor, but I'm thinking there aren't any long term effects. As time passes I'm sure you'll feel better and better....
I can't tell you the technical medical reasons why, but I absolutely know caffeine and energy drinks play a role in inducing anxiety. I was a coffee lover. Big time! Never thought I could quit, but...
A girl from work is ill and will be out All week. This puts a lot of pressure on me because I will be working alone and I can't walk away if I feel anxious. This takes away my security Blanket. I'm...
I try and sucessfully beat that when it comes by 1. Knowing my body is not going to give out on me. I am and will continue to breath wheather it feels funny or not my body is working. 2. I play the...
Oprah*...
I signed up on operas site. His name is Deepak from the chopra center. I had to pay for his cd. :/. Not sure if there is an app. I'd fool around with some free ones from apps and iTunes to see what...
Absbornal. Meditating took me a bit of playing around with. I had to download quit a few before I found what I liked. I choose Deepak. Iv heard mindfull meditation is great for stress. Once I found...
absbernal I'm super excited to hear this works for more people. Gives me good hope! Thank You! Scaredy Cat I'v wanted to hear those words for so long. lol. It's sooo refreshing to hear a success...
Scarady cat have the cbt and other techniques lead you to live a normal life? Is there hope? Or will I be battling this everyday for the rest of my life? Iv had anxiety since I was 12. I went years...
Stkitt I'm not on any medication, but I will def ask my dr first. Scardy I'm glad to hear it helps!! How come you stopped using it? Is it a temp relaxation or does it help for the day? Richaf I...
Anyone have any luck useing l- theanine to battle theire anxiety? I'v heard great things of it....
My fiancé left me three months after asking me to marry him. One month after agreeing to sign another 12 month lease with me. Due to his bipolar. When he came back he agreed to counseling and to cut...
Great! I will def look into that one as well. I too had to stop counseling due to funds. Hope to continue one day. These books have done a great job keeping me on track in the meantime. Thank you for...
Ooooo more good reads. Ill take it! Thank you!...
Anyone have any luck useing a b vitamin complex to relieve anxiety? Iv read many good reviews about the b vitamin Inositol. However, I'm not comfortable useing the suggested mg proven to help. I'm on...
1. Claire Weekes hope and help for your nerves. This book calmed me down immediately, and made me realize I can absolutely overcome anxiety. I became knowledgable of what my body was doing and why...
Yeah!thank you so much for teaching me. Looking forward to use ing the resources. You really made my day! thank you!! Bakomon I too am an emetophobe. Aaaahhhh. I do know if you stick with a med the...
Also. I don't know how to make a new post ( when I signed up it asked me) or find my old post. ( I'm finding via email now) can someone teach me?...
I have read a few self help books, and I'm a believer you can help yourself as much as meds can help you. ( for my specific case of course) its like I have all the tools yet I'm still phobic and...
I hid my anxiety, depression and fears for many, many years. This past year I just let it all hang out!!!! Some people proabably think I'm weird, others think I'm far more ill than I really am, but I...
Larry right now I'm 50/50 for starting tonight for the weekend. Every minute I switch my answer. I do not mind feeling yucky at home, but I fear the side effects will wait and show their nasty faces...
I'v felt EVERYTHING ther is to feel. lol. This I feel from time to time. It initially scared the crap out of me, but now I just walk it off, or if I'm sitting I just let it be. Nothing serious is...
Thank you both so much for caring. I'm not even a big fan off meds to start. I'd prefer to go natural, but aren't sure if its possible. This episodic def didn't help. I was kinda thinking it may have...
I took my first 5mg lexapro yesterday morning. Today at 430 I had four trips to the bathroom for diareah. I'm super bummed because I have been putting off taking this medication for so long because...