So upset

[Els92]

Thought I was improving and managing until I went to a shop again today and once again total panic kicked in especially when waiting in the que jelly legs, feelings of off balance and swaying, sweating, shaking.

I'm so depressed and frustrated that after three weeks everything seems to be 1000 worse than when I first phoned the GP.

Why does this keep happening, why can't I get control of it and keep it manageable like everybody else. Feel like it's pointless fighting it anymore because it's got total control over me

[Agora1]

Els92, I hear you, I understand you. Don't ever let Anxiety know it frightens you.It turns the power over to it.

Stand strong, mentally let anxiety know it will not win, you will not let it control your life.

When standing in line, start using your breathing to control the adrenaline rush. Breathe..

Move your "jelly legs" by going up on the balls of your feet like riding a bike. Adrenaline

starts to expel when in motion. Hydrate throughout the day. Pop a stick of chewing gum

in your mouth to allow those muscle to work as well as to refocus.

Remember this started with a thought that was a lie. Do not fight the response from that

thought. Accept it as not being dangerous and that it will pass soon.

Most of all turn your thoughts over to "I will not leave this store w/o what I came in for"

"No one including Anxiety has that power over me"

This isn't overnight magic but a retraining of your mind in how to react positively.

A sort of mind control practice. There are videos on YouTube that can help with this.

We are here for you, you are not alone. You are Safe. xx

[Els92 in reply to Agora1]

Thabkyou so much. I was Inna right state when I got home crying uncontrollably shaking sweating racing heart and fluttering sensations I literally contacted some family members so upset telling them I couldn't physically and mentally fight this anymore I'm too tired with it. I'm tired of being afraid and constantly anxious. Total fear wooshes over me and I'm in such a scared vulnerable panicky mess. So frustrated with myself now dreading having to go out again tomorrow. Stuck In a viscous circle and can't escape it x

[Agora1 in reply to Els92]

Els this is how anxiety plays it's game.Now giving you "Anticipatory Anxiety" about tomorrow which

hasn't even happen yet?

Let me get back to you with a couple videos from YouTube that

may help suppress these feelings. Be right back xx

[Els92 in reply to Agora1]

I know it can't and won't harm me but the physical symptoms say otherwise. I'm feeding my anxiety with my fear but once the panics kicked in a literary can't just snap my self of it. Even if a just sit and let the anxiety attack ride out a get more and more anxious and scared. Fed up now this medication has my anxiety so bad I feel like am cracking up xx

[Agora1 in reply to Els92]

I'm right here, we're right here to support you through this.Checking YouTube now.

Please listen to other's experience in dealing with severe anxiety. xx

[Els92 in reply to Agora1]

I'm just low with it ATM can't think positively or see the light at the end of the tunnel. I've been here before many years ago I know I'll fight back and it's a slow process I'm just afraid of everything I'm feeling at the moment. Really scared of the anxiety and I know I shouldn't be because nothings going to happen. EEE I honestly wouldn't wish this on any one not even living at the moment just excisiting trying to get through each day they bed time. I've had some diazepam to calm me down this afternoon after my awful shopping experience so I'll be asleep soon ready to go through all the same exhausting scary and panicky feelings and symptoms tomorrow x

[Agora1 in reply to Els92]

Goodnight dear one. Tomorrow is a new day for learning xx

[Els92 in reply to Agora1]

Thankyou so much xxx

[Agora1 in reply to Els92]

Hi Els92, Here are but just 2 videos by Dr. Claire Weekes whowill help enlighten you with these frightening feelings as well as

teach you how to overcome them.

Her book has been my bible from day one. She provides not only a stepping

stone for those suffering with severe anxiety but has become a strong base

for us in going forward.

These can be found on YouTube.

"Dr. ClaireWeekes Pass through Panic"

Dr. Claire Weekes How to Recover Part1"

Listen to each and every word she has to say to you.

We all feel as if she is personally speaking to us.

If your mind wanders, pause it and go back later.

The more you listen to her wise words and theory of Acceptance,

the stronger you will become.

You are not alone Els. xx

[Kam360 in reply to Agora1]

Agora is right Els, you are not alone. I too am a sufferer of extreme anxiety. It seems like it will never end. Trust me...it will. You are safe. All will be well.❤️🤗🤗🤗

[Agora1 in reply to Kam360]

Thank you for sharing Kam We all need that reassurance that anxiety doesn't have to

be a lifetime sentence xx