Terrific - glad to hear!...
Not to over-worry you, but my step-daughter had a sinus headache, she went to an Urgent Care, and found out she was actually positive for COVID-19 (breakthrough infection). Of course, maybe those two...
Don't worry that you have not cried. Sometimes grief by weeping does not happen until something else brings it on. And the "regret" part - don't do that to yourself, be kinder. You and he know what...
Yeah, I don't know what it is with alcohol and my chemical body make-up, but it never fails, if I have a drink of wine some evening - usually has to be at least a 3/4 wine glass, not just a little...
Good advice above. Also - sounds like you need to fill your days with more. Do you have a wonderful pet? Do you enjoy reading? If you still work, maybe throw yourself into it more, maybe look for...
Relax, breathe,....keep trying to think positively. Stay in the present moment so your mind won't have a chance to go to that dark place. It'll be over before you know it, and I'm sure everything is...
Hibee, I want to thank you for all the times you had responded to my posts. Your statements were positive, helpful, and I can tell you are a very compassionate person. best of luck with all your...
I'm doing pretty well, thanks for asking :)...
Of course very hard to piece together what it could have been. If it were me, I would have the area checked by a doctor just to have that person's input/perspective. Try to relax about it. I'm sure...
If I were the only person in the house I would turn the AC down a bit - but the present temp is a compromise between my husband and myself ;)...
Do any of you feel that heat sometimes triggers your anxiety? In my case, if I wake up in the middle of the night, or even in the AM, with a hot flash, it seems to make me spiral me into thinking my...
Oh - I had the same experience! I was on Zoloft for anxiety for 2 years - I actually don't think I needed it for that long, and I eventually went off, gradually. Then a few years afterward, from Dr's...
I am sorry for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for you. Know that with each passing day, the pain will lessen a tiny bit. I send you this "prayer for pet". "Heavenly 'Creator of all...
Nice (or is it "mice"?!) to here other proud Italians chime in! My grandparents were born in Cerda, Sicily, which I made a pilgrimage to a few years ago. Beautiful land! JGriff85 - hope your anxiety...
Yes I am! And I chose my "post name" because that's what I named my one cat, who by the way was a great mouser. And, I named his sister Rana, who was constantly catching frogs! I wondered if anyone...
I'm guessing your topic name was a typo - but I couldn't resist checking in to see what a "Nice Anxiety" was! Best of luck with the mice, or rather the cleaning up after them. I've done similar...
It's been too long since I've had my periods (I'm 67) so I can't remember if I got heavier as I aged. I'm sure it's fine, but, to put your mind at rest, make an appointment with your gynecologist if...
Of course, if you're going to be breast feeding, any medication would need to be cleared by doctor as okay....
Thanks for all your suggestions!...
Could one of these be the name that escaped you: Ginko Bilboa, Indian Ginseng, or St John's Wort? Problems with herbs are preparation, specific safe dosage, and knowing actual, definitive benefit....
Besides meds, what supplements (vitamins, minerals,...) do you take on a daily basis that you feel helps mitigate your anxiety? I'd like to know as I am considering adding B complex to my regimen. I...
Sounds like you got it covered. Try to put it out of your mind, relax and enjoy your trip :)...
I see no responses to your question so far. I don't think I've ever heard of "heart personality disorder". Might there be a "borderline personality disorder" support group somewhere online that could...
Oh kudos for you for trying mindfulness! Some people might think it's a complex thing, but it's really only using all your senses to stay in the present (reality) and react to what's presently going...
Me again. You said you presently live in Singapore, I wonder if you consume a lot of spicy food. Hot spicy foods can cause vasodilation of the blood vessels (flushing), and, when the blood vessels...
Glad to hear all tests showed good! Mucus in throat - I experience from time to time too. I know how exhausting it is when it gets too much and you have to "cough/spit" (!) I notice it's due to...
Worrying about things is like eating junk food: it's easy to do and in a strange way, sorta comforting. I try to keep telling myself "I need to have a good 'think' diet", that is, only giving myself...
Okay something else - random flush? I don't know your age, but could you possible be at the age of peri-menopause? Because when I get hot flash (I'm 67), it seems to trigger anxiety - that is, when I...
Something to consider. You feel fine when talking with friends - that's because you are then in the MIDST of what is TRULY happening, it is true reality. Then when you are on your own, you let the...
Good question !!!!...
All good advice from "getting by" there - I'd like to add: don't poo poo "positive self-talk. It's a magical pill. I know you have plenty of ammo for saying scary, negative statements inside your...
Hi there. I was diagnosed with melanoma 2 years ago. It was caught early, removed, and I'm fine. I did sunbathe as a young adult, no more, now I shun the sun. I understand your being anxious - hey...
An update - I actually got my shot a week ago, my second scheduled for the 25th. They said they did get my name from my registering with the state. It went really smoothly. Our state (WV) was proudly...
Thank you, Straydog!...
It seems almost everyone I talk to has at least gotten their first dose of the COVID vaccine, and are scheduled to get their second. I haven't even been called yet. This is very irritating, and,...
Always, in the morning, as I'm lying in bed before I get up. I sometimes wonder if part or it has to do with low blood sugar. Before getting out of bed, I talk to myself - telling myself not to...
Of course it's better when you're with people - because when you're interacting with them, you don't have as much time to "talk to yourself", and you can FEEL the reality of the situation. When...
I know you needed a sounding board - part of why we are here! I would suggest you take a break from reading and looking at the news. Also, nothing new - there have been times in the past when news is...
John Mayer, Emma Stone, Lee Ann Rimes, Johnny Depp, Abraham Lincoln, Amanda Seyfried,... For some reason, it seems to help knowing that these famous people ALSO suffer from anxiety - probably partly...
Tim brought up a good point - tea, black and more so green, both contain the amino acid L-Theanine. I actually have L-Theanine capsules, and during "rough" times, I take 2 capsules two to three times...
I used to drink black tea, a couple cups a day. Realizing how much caffeine I was getting, I recently switched to decaf coffee, and I can tell a big difference (a bit calmer). What's your hot drink...
It was just my husband and I (trying to stay safe) - went for a long hike, then back to a small turkey meal. Working on being grateful for what we have in this life. Could be much worse....
Quite often an irritated throat is caused by a nasal issue - very thin mucus dripping down the throat from the back of your sinuses (post nasal drip). That's why you feel the need to clear your...
A word of warning here - you should NOT take Chamomile capsules if you have had in the present or past cancer of the breast, uterus or ovary, or have fibrometriosis....
Any music I can dance hard to!...
I don't know your age, but as we age, the muscles in our throat become somewhat less efficient. (I am a retired Speech Pathologist). If this sensation continues, and feels very concerning, you may...
Back when I was in the throes of severe anxiety, I also felt scared because I was too nervous to eat and felt that because of not eating well, I could get sick and, maybe die (like the anorexics do)....
Good for you! You should be proud of yourself for getting back to re-routing your thought process! Be sure to TELL yourself OFTEN how good a job you're doing!!...
I hear your fear. You need to try to take deep breaths and do more positive self-talk. We will believe what we tell ourselves, and it sounds likes you are caught in a fearful, negative spiral. Don't...
I'm guessing that you are a "Highly Sensitive Person" - I am also. It's been found that we make up 15-20 percent of the population. Look it up - there are books written about us. One is "The Highly...