Daydreaming

[Ajrea2]

I'm sitting here trying to think what it was like before anxiety and panic. Im thinking back to a much easier time when I was free. When I used to not worry so much about my health. When I could sit down and just relax. It's hard to believe that a time like this once existed.I hate that one negative thought can ruin mood. That one little ache can now mean I'm dying. But I'm not going to sit here and dwell on the past I will stay strong and continue to fight.❤❤

[Kim00712]

Ajrea2 I hear you. I’m right there with you. I am also fighting every day to get back to that place where I wasn’t highly anxious. Just know that you aren’t alone. Xoxo

[Ajrea2 in reply to Kim00712]

Thanks kim! I've really come a long ways.. I'm doing All the hard work to get my head right, but sometimes it's tough.

[Happy63]

I have been anxious since i had a bad sinus infection. I suffer everyday all day. Feels like I can't breath and that makes my panic worse

[Ajrea2 in reply to Happy63]

I hear you! I sometimes feel like I'm a prisoner to my anxiety

[Hidden in reply to Ajrea2]

yeah me 2

[kama24]

Every morning I wake with fear. It's gotten worse with age. I have and will try anything that may help. All we can do is "battle on" and take each new day one at a time.. I can relate.

[Directorgal in reply to kama24]

Have you tried talk therapy? I've been going for a year now and the bad episodes are about 1/2 of what they were. It seems to get better and better the longer I go. Maybe it could help you.

[kama24 in reply to Directorgal]

I was going monthly to see a physciatrist but now he has cut me down to every 4 months. I know he doesn't know what to do with me. Pills don't seem to do the trick. My husband is my "listener" but it gets repetitive for him I know. As I always say, "I am logical enough to know I'm being illogical" yet it doesn't seem to get better. The past 3 months have been a big challenge. To top it all off I had an "episode" which our family doctor says was a TIA, or mini stroke so now I live in daily fear. When I get a "good" day I truly try to enjoy every minute.

[Directorgal in reply to kama24]

I am not taking any pills, just doing talk therapy. I used to go once a week, now every 2 weeks. It's been about a year. It's taken a LONG time to start to feel better. I know it's hard. I really think talking about things (even repeatedly) helps so much. The more I talk about some stuff the more it becomes clear. I too, knew I was being illogical but it took repeating it out loud time and time again to "get" it.

[Ajrea2 in reply to Directorgal]

I absolutely agree with you. The more I talk about how I'm feeling and get Everything out that I've held in for so many years the more I'm starting to heal. The panic attacks are less and less.

[kama24 in reply to Directorgal]

To be honest I have never heard of "talk therapy". Years ago I went to an elderly phsyciatrist who was very talkative at each visit. Sadly he passed away and for the past 5 years I've gone to a young one. I find there is a difference in how they handle visits. This one asks how I am then waits for me to start. He of course will answer any questions I have but really has few suggestions (other than medication). I must say my poor husband listens to me daily & I know he cannot really help. I went to CBT classes last year and do find if someone who can "relate" is talking and listening it does feel comforting. I wake daily with "fear" and am consumed with morbid thoughts of ill health (I'm a senior) and worse. I keep reasoning with myself and hope to one day overcome this as the past 3 years have been unreal.

[Vonnah]

I know its hard but don't give up! God has a plan for you! Keep fighting!❤☺

[Hidden]

we are all feeling the same

[Hidden]

Me too..I haven't been to psychs, nor meds..speak to God ..god is within you and waiting for you to talk to..listen and get the answers your looking for...

[Cwoods]

Hello i too cant even remember how the old me was oh i wish we can all just be fret free this condition has happen to us for all a reason and i think we are all a litter stronger because of what we go through. But your right dont dwell on the past make new and great memories one day at a time. Hope u have a great day.