How do you guys get past the sensations

[Adamj]

It’s just weird that anxiety isn’t anything new to me but these sensations are so so intense it’s hard to even leave the house because of the sensations I was able to go into stores for a couple minutes this weekend with my girlfriend but like I was still anxious and my mind kept scanning my body thinking I was going to pass out I’m so over it my anxiety never use to do that scan my body all the time. Like it’s getting annoying, feeling like I can’t feel my hands the jaw pain the tingly feet the weird chest sensations like feel like popping or twitching under my collar bones my shoulders hurting finger tips feeling like needles in them cold/hot sensations throughout my body I keep burping all the time headache across my forehead feeling like I’m about to die. Why can’t I seem to get through this like I use to it’s so intense. I’m just proud I was able to leave my house for a little.

[Agora1]

Dearest Adamj Before I reply to your post know that I more than understand through

the years I spent going through the same thing as you.

Please take a look at "gerrerd's" post about the Subconscious mind. xx

[Adamj in reply to Agora1]

Subconscious mind is the worse. I’m also so tired of being aware of my pulse and feeling it certain ways I sit even if it feels normal

[Louisewain93 in reply to Adamj]

You perhaps could be pleased that it can feel normal. I would do anything at the moment to feel normal.

[Adamj in reply to Louisewain93]

I was talking about my pulse being at a good rate and such. I haven’t felt “normal” for 3 months.

[Luna_blanket]

Getting out at least once is a good start.

[AnxiousSilver]

F&F, You have to understand that you are going through A LOT ATM.

Second, if your GF knows what's going on and she's supportive, that is huge!

Third, give yourself credit for going outside.

Forth, Nobody has ever died from a panic attack. (tell yourself that, and sometimes that alone will calm you down)

Fifth - Breath slowly through your stomach, and not your chest.

Sixth - Your body is still adjusting to a med change.

& Finally, give yourself credit for reaching out to others here.

[Adamj in reply to AnxiousSilver]

Sadly had a reaction to Paxil really bad GI symptoms on top of the ones I already had plus made my panic attacks take on weird symptoms

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Adamj]

Is your doc taking you off the Paxil?

If so, does he/she have a different med plan for you? (even if you don't know what that med is ATM)

[Adamj in reply to AnxiousSilver]

I told them I was done with it the feelings I was having wasn’t making me any better. I kind of want to try Buspar again. We will see what they say. I haven’t done well with SSRIs since I was a teenager.

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Adamj]

I understand.

Besides Buspar, maybe your doc can possibly suggest some natural suggestions to you like vitamin B6/B12, maybe magnesium (I say maybe because magnesium sometimes doesn't agree with everyone) ETC.

Finally, Agora1 (as usual) has shared good advice, and I agree with a lot of what she already posted in this thread.

[Agora1]

Hi Adamj, I too am proud of you in getting out for a while and going to the store.We must never allow anxiety to make us think that the place itself is causing our distress.

Our symptoms are but a learned behavior which can be broken little by little.

Each time you go out, it is an achievement. The work itself must start at home.

Having tools/methods that you can use when getting out will help calm down those

sensations. I wasn't as brave as you and spent 5 yrs in my home because of my fears.

That was when I realized that anxiety had taken over my thoughts and I became angry.

I started searching on YouTube for things that would work and found videos on brain washing for the anxious subconscious mind.

Once I got rid of those negative chatters, there was room for positive thoughts to fill

my mind. Each night I Meditate and do Breathing exercises, leaving my subconscious

mind clear of all negativity. Upon awakening I once again reprogram my subconscious

with Meditation and Breathing to get me started for the day on the right foot.

Again in the afternoon, a short regenerative meditation which gives me the peace

and calm I need to continue on.

Once you establish a routine of positive thoughts and actions, the symptoms will dwindle

down allowing you to go about your business w/o any fears or worries. xx

[Adamj in reply to Agora1]

Thank you! It just sucks because I also have the fear at home try and redirect my mind but it rarely works I keep trying mediation not to lucky because then I seem to get anxious while mediating I know I just need to just keep practicing and practicing it

[Agora1 in reply to Adamj]

I understand the frustration Adamj because even staying locked in my homefor 5 years straight, I would still get PA and struggled with free floating anxiety

throughout the day. I couldn't shake the fear and so it would awaken me during the

night. I'd ask myself, "just what does anxiety want from me?"

And then I realized that the more attention I gave to it, the more it bullied me.

Did you ever read or watch the YouTube videos on Dr. Claire Weekes' "Hope & Help

for Your Nerves?" She explains the sensations you are feeling and how to accept them

as not life threatening. By allowing those feelings to float pass you and run their course,

eventually the sensations lessen. It takes practice. Don't give up my friend and keep

using this forum for support. We've all been through what you are experiencing.

Know that you are not alone by any means xx

[Zyxx]

I have different anxiety sensations, but they exhaust me, too. The physical side bothers me much more than the mental side. I genuinely prefer being in the dentist’s chair to having this physical anxiety.You did well to get out of the house. Keep challenging yourself. On the days that you can’t do a big thing, like going somewhere far, do a small thing, like opening the door and taking a few steps. Just so long as you do something, every day.

[Daveacr1959]

You are feeding it by doing the scan or letting the scan happen. I know it’s easier said than done. That’s why for me I have to have proper sleep and daily cardio exercise. And cold water therapy and deep breathing exercises all daily. To keep my anxiety in check. So I don’t get to that point.

[designguy]

Hi Adam, one of the things you can do to help yourself is learn more about anxiety and how it applies to you and try to understand how you developed it. I had anxiety/panic for years and what helped me was learning the most helpful and constructive way to deal with it. Agora mentions Dr. Claire Weekes which is a good resource. The one that helped me was the DARE Anxiety book and youtube videos which builds on the work of Dr. Weekes. I found the DARE phone app to be very helpful and like having my own coach. The goal is to learn new ways of thinking about and dealing with the anxiety so that you can be the one that's able to calm yourself down and be your own safe person.