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

[Cat33 in reply to Agora1]

Your responses on this forum are just amazing I have gained so much comfort from themI'm going to look for the You Tube video

I have just started the belly breathing and it DOES work

Bless you Agora x

[Agora1 in reply to Cat33]

Cat33, BREATHE, it's the key xx

[Cat33 in reply to Agora1]

It's definitely helping me so much I'm so pleased you told me about the video too xx

[Dixie9326 in reply to Fighting-Soul]

Meds don’t MASK the problem.. they try and adjust the chemicals in your brain that may be out of balance..

I have had sharp stabbing pains under my breast many times. It’s more than likely a nerve !

[moxoni237]

Hi sorry to hear the stressors of life can sometimes overwhelm situations the need to reflect and understand we’re the emotive is with feelings mediation with self and others and distraction and finding peaceful encounters helps bring back a sense of purpose and gratitude to self being meaningful

[Cat33]

Hello Fighting -Soul I knew as I was reading your post that Agora 1 would send a wonderful reply and she has

I can't better her response and everything she says is spot on and so comforting

I have recently been breathing into my stomach on a regular basis even when I'm not anxious and the difference has been brilliant

Reading the DARE response and Dr Claire Weekes they are the books that have helped me more than any others

I wish you loads of love and luck on becoming calmer and feeling in control

You really are never alone there are so many of us who know and understand what suffering from anxiety is like

Take care x

[Cat33 in reply to Cat33]

I have just found the video on You Tube that Agora recommended it's lovely I'd love to see you post on here in 30 days time to let us know if it has helped you 🤞x

[Fighting-Soul in reply to Cat33]

Thank you for your response.

Im trying my very hardest! Had a phone call appointment with my doctor today and he wants to start me on Sertraline and Diazepam but ive heard soo many horror stories about Sertraline and im terrifed of taking it 🤦‍♀️ x

[Cat33 in reply to Fighting-Soul]

People are only too happy to tell you horror stories Please give it a go and if it doesn't suit you then stop

Is your doctor understanding and kind ?

I really really hope that you will feel better and have peace

I'm sending you huge hugs as I know what it's like

Take care of yourself

[Fighting-Soul in reply to Cat33]

I know 🤦‍♀️ I was on Fluoxetine a few years ago and these helped me, so much so i took myself off them so i think im going to ask to start these again, as I'm somewhat comfortable with that.

I never have a consistent doctor its always different and always over the phone. I did request blood work to be done and have this next week, just to rule anything else out! Thank you so so much for your kind response x

[Cat33 in reply to Fighting-Soul]

Oh it's not the same over the phone is it Its all different now Have you ever done any talking therapies ? I found that helped a lot to talk face to face

I hope that you get the medication that helps you

Anxiety is SO rotten

I hope you have a good day today

Please try the breathing I've noticed a big difference since I started doing it

All the best x

[Jameshuh]

Sorry to hear you had a bad day we all know how bloody horrible they are. Here is a cool little box breathing gif that might be worth a try mondaycampaigns.org/destres... give it a go. There is also nothing wrong with venting or reaching out for more help if you feel you need it. Even meds (as much as I hate being dependant on them myself) sometimes have their place, the key is to work with someone you connect with. Take care.

[Fighting-Soul in reply to Jameshuh]

Thank you x

[Alf01]

Hi, I'm the same in the mornings, I wonder why? Anxiety is horrible and I sympathise with you. It's good to hear from others feeling the same, not that I'd wish it on anyone.

[Fighting-Soul in reply to Alf01]

I know like how can i wake up this scared, for what, why is my heart racing when i haven't even moved out of bed yet? Yeah i feel better when i know other people experience the same as me, also not that i wish this on anyone

[dptuller in reply to Alf01]

yes! The mornings…me too, I don’t understand it either.