Today was a bad day

[Fighting-Soul]

Had a really bad day today. Woke up this morning with HIGH anxiety. Heart racing. Pains in my left side just under my breast throughout the day, sharp ones. Phoned an ambulance 🤦‍♀️ everything seemed fine. Has anyone else experienced this? Anxiety spiking again. Im in my head screaming ‘I ACCPET AND ALLOW THIS ANXIOUS SENSATION’ seemed to die down. Im terrified of waking up in the morning as i know this is the WORST for me. Pretty pointless post i just need to vent

[Agora1]

Hi Fighting-Soul, it is never pointless to vent to those who truly understand

what it's like. Anxiety plays tough but you are tougher than you know. Try a

more softer approach to Acceptance. Don't allow anxiety to get you all hyper.

Practice patience along with acceptance in knowing that this will pass. Try looking

up Breathing exercises on YouTube when things taper down. Using breathing can

lower the adrenaline, pain levels, b/p and heart rate. By practicing it throughout the

day it will allow your subconscious mind to be ready and willing to act at a moment's

notice. It was the "key" to my success and I fully believe that accepting these feelings

as not fatal as well as doing my breathing wherever I may be will allow me to live my

life w/o anticipation.

I am glad that you did call the Paramedics just to be sure. It's going to be okay.

You are Okay. You are Safe. You are not alone, we are right here if you need us xx

[Fighting-Soul in reply to Agora1]

Thank you for your response.

I always read your positive replies to people ❤️

I really just want to get better 😔

Do you have any good breathing exercises that work for you?

I have a phone call doctors appointment tomorrow so hopefully they can help me a bit more, i was on medication a few years ago and although this did help, i really dont want to just ‘mask’ the problem. I am currently reading the DARE book and have purchased nooks by DR Claire Weekes, i have heard thats also good. Im willing to try anything at this point. Its ruining my life once again 😔

That gives me some peace of mind, thank you very much xx

[Agora1 in reply to Fighting-Soul]

Hi Fighting-Soul

There are many good books and videos out there including DARE and Dr. Claire Weekes.

There are also many breathing exercise videos on YouTube that are excellent in getting

you back on track. I just listened to this one on YouTube called

"Belly Breathing Exercise/Calming the Body & the Mind"

by Indiana University School of Medicine .

It's short but effective. I made that my afternoon meditation and feel the benefits

of it.

It's all about practicing your breathing before you actually need it in a panic situation.

Whether driving, shopping, sitting watching tv start your belly breathing and feel

the difference both in your mind and body. It's a quick response to stress that works

immediately w/o popping a pill and lasts longer. Use it upon awakening in the morning,

mid afternoon and before bed at night. You should start seeing a difference within

30 days as the mind starts to adapt to the words. Good Luck and remember it is

only a breath away. xx