Scary moment

My unwanted thoughts were marking me scared so when I took time to my self in the bathroom I cried and it got to the point it made me feel like I was loseing it was a wired feeling that made me panic and made me feel worse

[Momwifedaughter]

I am so sorry. I understand though. It's awful. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

[Peacewithin1]

I go through the same thing. Sorry you have to go through this. Crying helps

[Sulley66 in reply to Peacewithin1]

I'm a 50 year old male executive who just lost his job for the first time ever - I wish I could cry. My ego tells me I should be stronger. I would welcome a good cry. Anyone have tips on how to start? Close my finger in a door maybe?

[Peacewithin1 in reply to Sulley66]

I lost my Corporate job the beginning of this year and let me just say I did A WHOLE LOT OF CRYING. I'm over it now but it is very hard to deal with. Best wishes

[Agora1]

Hi glitterangel03, I use to cry to release the fear I felt. The thing is you have to know when to stop or it will increase the anxiety. Also after crying, I would either go on YouTube and listen to a deep breathing/relaxation video for 10 min or I would find a quiet spot and listen to my own relaxation tapes. That stabilized me and brought down the emotions. If not, I would have gotten bad tension headaches. If this doesn't work then find other ways to rid yourself of the negative thoughts. You will eventually find what works for you.

[Hidden]

Thank u all so much

[g33kgirl86]

I'm sorry to hear that you are not having a good time of it right now but please know that like all the times before, it will pass. If you ever want to talk about it, please do get in touch.

[Aazz]

I get a lot of unwanted thoughts and I obsess on a worry it just keeps popping in my head. I recently re-read a great book called Dare and the key is to not be afraid of the thoughts and not try to stop them, I know this seems crazy and why would you want to let the thoughts happen but it does work. Try this -

When the thoughts start just speak to them and say come on crazy thoughts come in my head as much as you want I'm ready for you I'm not afraid of you (invite the thoughts) and i tell you this works because you are inviting the thoughts without fear they don't even come.

It takes a bit of practice but it does work, its not an overnight cure you need to work hard and persist with this technique but it will work. I suggest reading the book Dare you can get it from amazon.

[Sulley66]

We all go through it. You're OK. You're not losing it. Remember to breath and do your best to relax and remind yourself it WILL be better. Stay strong, one day (or hour) at a time. Congratulate yourself for small victories. You are not alone. How are you feeling now?

[masteringmyself]

I'm sorry to hear that

I understand that feeling and usually isolate myself whenever I have no one to talk to that understands where I'm coming from with my panic.

You will feel better you just have to be around positivity to stop the negative thoughts

[Hidden]

Thank u all so much but every time i feel good and over it the thoughts tell me no u should not be happy and so on it just goes on deferent day but same thing

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

glitterangel03, you must always remember that this is your life and you control it. No one should tell us that we can't be happy. Get angry. This anxiety bully is stealing precious time from all of us. Don't feel afraid to be happy, you have every right. As Beevee has said many times, acceptance of what we feel and experience is the key to getting better. Accept that these thoughts are just that, thoughts. They cannot harm us. It's not easy at the beginning, but through persistence and hard work it will get better and finally go away. My best. x