Small victory! What helps you?

[masa2333]

I had a small victory today - I spent half the day out in nature!

I wasn’t alone and I was really having a nice time. I had hightened fear of dying today the whole time, and some chest tightness and headache, so I would be lying if I said I’m not worried about it as I still have a fear that I will die. And I don’t want everything to end.

I had doubts about are these feelings really connected to anxiety or it could be something more serious. But I am still happy that I managed to spend couple of hours outside.

Do you have any tips on how to handle it better next time? What helps you the most to relax again and ignore the pain and physical symptoms and let go of fear?

[Agora1]

Hi masa2333, Small Victories count I'm glad you stepped forward today.

As for what I use, it's deep breathing. It seems to get me through anything

from anxious moments, to physical pain and letting go of fear.

We are all so sensitive to our feelings that having deep breathing in our back

pocket, is a lifesaver for me. It has allowed me to get through the day with

less fear and anticipation. You did good today Sending you love xx

[masa2333 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you a lot Agora1!

Yes I do practice breathing exercises and it really helped me overcome my worst period of panic disorder, but I don’t know why today I had such a hard time stopping the thought. Maybe it was because I went out of the house for many hours after a really, really long time. I don’t know.

Sending you love back! ❤️ xoxo

[Darryl Partner]

Brilliant!

[masa2333 in reply to Darryl]

Thank you!

[Fablegirl67]

Hi there! Saturday my son had a track meet. I was a nervous wreck due to crowds, and my agoraphobia. However, in between events I walked with my dear husband all around the venue. It was a cool, sunny, breezy day. At first this made me more anxious, but after a while, it helped the anxiety. We walked five miles in bits and pieces throughout the 8 hour track meet. By the time we left to go home I was feeling great. Maybe there is something to being active and outdoors? I know I was able to do this because my husband was with me. I wouldn't attempt this without him which makes me sad. But it was a small victory for which I'm grateful. Baby steps are still steps.

[masa2333 in reply to Fablegirl67]

Hello! I congratulate you on sucessfully menaging your fear! I am sure there is a corelation between being outside and doing something good for you and feeling good. Fresh air and walking (or any other exercise) promotes those feel-good hormones in all of us. My problem is that my boyfriend isn’t really into walking or going to the gym, and I have no one else to go with although I want to do it. I hope that I will menage to do it alone eventually.

[Indigojoe]

Interesting that you said you don't want to die because you don't want everything to end.

Don't be preoccupied with dying my friend...........

May I suggest that you get on with LIVING............

You are very sensitive and sentimental.............you are the PERFECT person to get out there and really LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!

[masa2333 in reply to Indigojoe]

I want to, it’s just that I’m so scared and have some random pain in my back and head and stomach and that scares me to death! I literally can’t tolerate it because I think it is a sign of something serious

Thank you very much on support❤️ means a lot