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[Sodown]

A want to no what people's fears are mine is standing up a hate it as I always feel like I'm guna fall and going in shops a hate as a can't stand still am sick of my life and symptoms how do I get by without medication

[Agora1]

Sodown, I just went over all your posts and found myself shaking my head "yes" to all the

sensations and symptoms you've experienced. My fears are no longer any with regards to Anxiety. I fully understand the connection of my thoughts to my body as well as I Accept the symptoms without fighting them.

Anxiety comes from a negative thought in our brain which is basically a lie and then we allow it to continue until it brings on physical symptoms. The key is stopping the thought before it gets out of control. I do this by Diaphragmatic Breathing which settles down the anxiousness and adrenaline. Struggling with the Fight or Flight sensation gets us no where.

You feel as if you will fall when standing up, going out to shops or just sitting quietly and have your body jump for no reason. But there is a reason, an over sensitized nervous system. We can't stay still and so we must learn to find methods that will allow the nervousness to be used up. Breathing is one but also moving our legs and feet while standing can expel the extra energy. This release will eventually allow you to live a

more normal life. You will be back in control and not anxiety. Stay Positive xx

[Sodown in reply to Agora1]

Yes a feel out my mind on a daily basis my symptoms are always there a hate going to sleep a can't settle a think more also. Its a horrible illness I've had 12 years I was agoraphobic one time over now I just go for a drive to gwt me out the house. But I thought it went for 3 years as I was doing things and felt great and last year it come again outbtje blue in a shop it was horrible so obviously I avoided going bk out for 9 months. I'm going to try and do that breathing aswell. I jump alot in bed aswell a hate it

[Agora1 in reply to Sodown]

I so understand what you are going through. I was Agoraphobic for 5 years straight.

I would also jump in bed, heart would race, breathing would get labored, the whole kit and caboodle. Anxiety plays a mean game. But games were meant to win. I took hold of the fear and literally kicked it to the curb. We don't need to be controlled by fear and anxiety. With work and persistence and acceptance that anxiety is but a lie that comes from a thought, you can win as well. I'm always here as others are to help you take that

first step forward xx

[Sodown in reply to Agora1]

I have so many symptoms it's unbelievable. Once over I ended up in hospital as a couldn't gwt up without my heart racing I was so dizzy a couldn't walk agora and then it became a fear of trying to get up. I automatically panic it's horrible I was having attacks at least 10 times a day so then I convinced my self I was diabetic. I was pricking my finger up to 100 times a day I was really bad a don't panic as much now a just feel crap tired and slow and faint alot xxxx like a can't be bothered at all then when am up a feel like I'm going to fall or even sitting it's horrible x

[Agora1 in reply to Sodown]

I'm hoping that you have had this checked out by your doctor. That always takes priority before turning it over to anxiety. Health Anxiety is a horrible disorder because the outside world doesn't recognize it as a true issue. (which doesn't help)

I'm glad you are on this forum. It can at least not make you feel so alone. I didn't have a forum to go to at the time. I did have my therapist but I did most of the talking and oh that 40 min goes by so fast. You get to feel that you are no better when leaving as you were when coming in.

I say this to you, because I don't want you to give up. The journeys that are shared on this site can provide you some insight in what you can do to help yourself. Each one of us responds differently because our needs are different. Keep coming here and talk with others. Take away what may benefit you and throw away the rest.

Start your own journey of healing. Give it time, be patient and never ever give up xx

[Sodown in reply to Agora1]

Well I had a full blood count done and ecg in November last year and the nurse said its anxiety and to go to my gp for help so I hope it's anxiety I think I'd of been dead or deteriated by now if not. That's what I try and day to my self with this covid aswell it's so much worse worrying

[Agora1 in reply to Sodown]

Sodown, that's good that you were checked out in November. Now it's time to believe that it is Anxiety, nothing more, nothing less. I do understand that dealing with Anxiety has been more difficult with this Pandemic.

You know I see that you are not on any medication. Even though I am off my benzos, there is a time and a place where meds can be a great benefit in allowing you to go

forward. It can give you that little break from constant fear in order to allow you to

either seek therapy or find other methods in controlling your anxiety.

Medication does not have to be forever. It's worth thinking about. xx

[Sodown in reply to Agora1]

Thanks means alot x

[Agora1 in reply to Sodown]

Sodown, I'm going to be closing down now for the night.

I like to watch 90Day Fiance' lol (that's my me time on Sundays)

Goodnight dear. Will talk again xx

[Sodown in reply to Agora1]

It's just so much worry no positive be ajae of the way I feel how. An I be positive and the weakness is horrible in hands and legs

[Agora1 in reply to Sodown]

Working on your breathing and starting Relaxation Meditation can help relax those muscles in your hands and legs which will take away that weakness feeling.

You see when we are sooo fearful, our hands literally close in forming a fist and our leg muscles tense up in trying to help us keep our balance. After a whole day of doing this, they feel weak sometimes even tingly.

By doing relaxation meditation, you start from the top of your head and work on learning to relax the muscles part by part until you end up with your toes.

I know you are probably thinking, hey this takes a lot of time. Yes it does. We didn't get anxiety overnight and so we can't expect for it to disappear overnight. Unfortunately, there is no magic wand or magic pill that will take these symptoms away and yet, it can be done when you are ready. xx

[Sodown in reply to Agora1]

Thanks agora I will have to do something. Goodnight stay safe ❤️❤️

[mvillarreal]

I’m terrified of committing an unforgivable sin for which no apology or amends can atone. Comes from spiritual trauma, but it applies to relationships with people as well.

[FearIsALiar]

My therapist told me I have a fear of fear! Lol.

I get those symptoms as well. I get so dizzy and feel like I’m going to collapse. So scary!

[Agora1 in reply to FearIsALiar]

Your therapist tells the truth. That is a real thing "fear of fear" xx

[Sodown in reply to FearIsALiar]

Yes it's what we live in

[Sodown]

I've been waiting on cbt therapy 9 month now I have alot of fears tbh a won't even take medication as I think I will have a reaction of it I have loads of bad thoughts I image alot of bad things like medical things and tbh a don't no what's caused it as I've had no health issues ever since my 2nd son was born it come. Amd like I say I thought it had gone but it come back alot worse last year in a supermarket.

[Sodown]

And then headaches I fear a tumour

[Hidden in reply to Sodown]

I got severe headaches and asked my doctor for a CT scan because I thought the same headache dizziness vision etc it came back all clear

[Hidden]

Getting dizzy and not knowing what's going on or going to happen. Especially having an anxiety attack at same time.

[kenster1]

strangely for someone who thrived on thrills outdoors now have a fear of heights.

[Hidden]

Breathing. Change diet. And slowly integrate into malls and stuff. Too many people. Not good. Slowly go to places with a small amount of people then gradually see lots of people later in time.

Must not think of what your thinking about too. Ya right how can we not think right?