Here we go again.

[Icandothis821]

Here we go. The past two nights I’ve had a difficult time sleeping and today starts the shakes, the feeling spacey, feeling like I can’t catch my breath and the feeling of fear. I know this is just a chemical imbalance and that I’m fine. I just keep repeating I’m fine. There are so many things that Could be wrong but I’m fine. I hope and know one day I’ll wake up and this will all be over. No more attacks. This anxiety shit tries to make me weak but little does it want to admit I am strong. I am strong in knowing this too shall pass and will love another day. So fck you anxiety. Get the hell out. You are not wanted. #fckanxiety.

[onthetrail]

You sound strong and wise. Many of us have been there. After a while, anxiety becomes like a cranky old friend. It will pass. I think there are different ways of coping. Sometimes you stand up and fight. Sometimes you just accept the pain and let it roll over you. Maybe check out "Hardcore Self Help: F**k Anxiety" by Robert Duff too. Take care and hang in there.

[Icandothis821 in reply to onthetrail]

Thank you. I’ll check it out

[Agora1]

Anxiety needs to be put in it's place. If we cater to it or buckle in, it will forever

follow us around. Yelling out loud to anxiety can have a positive effect when the

subconscious mind hears the loud voice, it jolts it into backing off. We then have

5 seconds to put our rational mind in gear and do what we need or want to do.

There's a video on YouTube that's called "5 Second Rule" that goes more into

how this was developed by a woman like us who suffered from anxiety and got

tired of it. She now is a speaker and goes all over the country teaching people how

she conquered her anxiety.

We all have what it takes to get through this, it's a matter of first accepting that anxiety

itself is not life threatening . It comes from lies that our subconscious mind tries to make

us believe. Once we do, physical symptoms take over. We each need to find what works

for us. Once we do, we've won and are back in control once more. xx

[Bostonian]

One day at a time. Some days will be better than others, though just remember to breathe.

[Rower12]

I would also recommend that you take time to slow down and see whether anxiety is trying to tell you something. For me, this can be helpful to do after exercising or doing something physical so I know that it does not control me. It sounds like it could be trying to tell you something, and I think you could benefit from taking a step back, and observing exactly what it is that makes you feel nervous.

[marheart]

Wow! You have described me!

Sorry we have to suffer too. I've been tapping and breathing for 2 straight weeks, day and night.

That's so smart of you to get to the causes. From what you have written, I have confidence in your being able to learn to cope with the anxiety disorder. Now move forward knowing you have what it takes to be the best you that you can be. Use your own standards.

[gatsbysimon]

You are SO right!!!!! And we are all here to support you!!!