Ugh...

[Here2helpxLx]

Haven't been on this site much after my first anxiety attack as I've been trying to focuse on other things to take my mind off it. Although my symptoms (back and chest pain) have settled down a lot I still can't get all these negative thoughts out my head, mostly about cancer and tumours. When I'm asleep I have nightmares about it, as soon as I wake up it's the dreaded doom that hits me and doesn't go at all throughout the day!! Does anyone else have this?

[sweetiepye]

Dear Here, To be blunt if you had cancer or heart problems you would be worse or dead. I think you can trust that it is anxiety, which can make you miserable , but won't kill you. Pam

[Here2helpxLx in reply to sweetiepye]

It's just a constant battle everyday, I thought it was getting better but I can't stop thinking these horrible thoughts

[sweetiepye in reply to Here2helpxLx]

It takes time and you have to train yourself to think in a positive manner. Really, professional help is the way to go and it's so much better than when I was going through this. I remember having set backs, but eventually they will stop. Find a little mantra to say to yourself when you're very anxious. I use to say F this or this sucks, countless times and very fast. It can change your mood. Swear words can be very useful. Pam

[Hidden in reply to Here2helpxLx]

I'm right there with you. I feel like I take one step forward and two steps back. Every time I feel like I'm getting a handle on things I have a huge set back. I'm so tired of it

[Here2helpxLx in reply to Hidden]

Me too!! Every day is a battle with these thoughts! Forgot what it feels like to be normal and just enjoy every day life

[Agora1 in reply to Here2helpxLx]

EXACTLY....Enjoy life every day, no matter how small the moment may be.