What it's like to live with panic

[Fablegirl67]

For me personally:

I avoid crowds, or being too far from home...I'm afraid to go up and down stairs and my house is 3 stories, I'm afraid to shower if my husband isn't home, I'm afraid to walk down my street..I'm constantly monitoring my heart rate...I'm afraid of medicine, and doctors, too. It's a living nightmare.

[Julie_z]

I can relate!

[73cuda]

I know those fears all to well less the shower and stairs worry. To many what if variables as I call them. I think the worst part is you know they are not valid but still the brain says OMFG

[Beevee in reply to 73cuda]

Turn those What ifs into So F**king What and go to those places or situations you fear. This is the way to recover and get your life back. Nothing will happen to you. Anxiety is the biggest and best confidence trickster, ever. Call its bluff.

[Fablegirl67 in reply to Beevee]

Beevee...I LOVE your response. Easier said than done, but also inspiring and encouraging. Thank you

[Beevee in reply to Fablegirl67]

It is easier said than done but it is NOT impossible. Attitude brings recovery because not caring about the symptoms let’s the mind and body recover in its own time. Constant worrying and/or adding fear to the symptoms ( of fear) just keeps the sympathetic nervous system sensitised which brings more tension and fear and the very symptoms you are trying to get rid of. Do nothing to get rid of them and the mind and body will settle all by themselves. It’s just excessive adrenalin creating those intrusive thoughts and feelings which needs to be released so go ahead and let it and just be an observer to it and don’t get involved with all those What ifs. It’s all bullsh1t.

[73cuda in reply to Beevee]

I totally agree with what your saying but once the anx takes over that is another story. Unfortunately for me I have been dealing with it for over 30 years and what works this month does not work the next. (for me)

[Beevee in reply to 73cuda]

It is only a feeling...or a thought. Why believe them? Why let them control your life? Sure, it takes a bit of practice to develop a “don’t care” attitude towards the symptoms but the less respect you give to them, the more you recover. Keep on keeping on and you will get there. Recovery is not linear. There are plenty of ups and downs but do not be phased or bluffed by the downs. It’s all part of the recovery process. You may have success some days but not others even though you didn’t do anything different. That is how it is. Just accept it. Accept the whole effing lot and keep moving forward, taking the anxious thoughts and feelings with you. They will fade away all in good time.

[Eualex]

Are you just afraid or really feel physical discomfort? Excepting fears, what other physical symptoms do you have?

[Gillybabe48]

I used to feel like that but since becoming a Christian my anxiety levels have diminished and also constant monitoring of how I feel and constantly frightened. I gave my life to Christ and gradually have felt better and better since I realised God is in control of my life. I had also been into the occult which can bring on all these feelings and had to repent of my involvement into these dark things.

[Kylirenee08]

I’m afraid of medicine too! Makes you feel like a crazy person. It’s comforting to know we aren’t alone. Positive vibes to you!