Not relapsing

[Kevin160]

Over the course of the last few months , i had suffered increased stress and anxiety , and started getting constant horrible panic attacks, through support and meditation and other methods of relaxation , i have gotten a bit better , im still worried about relapsing though , im terrified of getting back to how i used to , its my biggest fear that i will keep getting more stressed and keep getting panic attacks , i keep getting these flutters in my heart whenever i think of how i felt before and just fear of “WHAT IF” i get back to how i was , and what if i keep panicking and lose control and go crazy, although i know deep down that i grew from this experience and through support and a long time i feel that my fears are so irrational , but i keep getting like these small panicks sometimes and i dont know what to do , sometimes its scary and i dont know if im going to stay doing well or im going to go back to how i was before , constant anxiety all the time

[terriltwin2]

My son is a recovering addict. He did prison time a few times and died twice on Heroin. It's going to be ok. You are strong, and you are full of courage. You have taken the steps to get well and be well. You are stronger and braver than you believe, and smarter than you could ever think. Don't think of the past, it is behind you. Take one moment at a time and know that you are strong, you want to be better. I want to share a quote that I read, "You don't have to control your thoughts, you just have to stop letting them control you." meaning don't let your mind and thoughts take over for the what if's, for the what if's may never ever come. When you get these panic attacks, remember just slow and steady breathing Here is another quote I read, " ( Slow Breathing ), is like an anchor in the midst of an emotional storm, the anchor ( slow breathing) won't make the storm go away, but it will hold you steady until it passes" by Russ Harris. You are going to be ok. I am encouraged that you never want to go back to that kind of life, that in itself is amazing. You think positive about the growth you have had and are going to have. Here for you, thinking of you.

[Kevin160 in reply to terriltwin2]

Awh, thank you so much you are amazing , im really sorry about your son , i just want you to know how much i appreciate your help , although my problem is considered much simoler than others here , i couldnt have made it this far and been this calm without the support of the people here , they give me advices and showed me things that helped tremendously

[terriltwin2 in reply to Kevin160]

My pleasure, anytime, I am here for everyone.