Claire weeks method

[moggie8]

Hi I have really bad anxiety I have read Claire week and Paul David ,and as the ones here using the acceptance method will resinate with me it's hard to put into practice. If someone can explain how they put it into practice and how to get to the stage of not caring if your anxious or not. Losing the fear of these horrid sensations. Thankyou any help appreciated

[heartmatters1]

I really feel for you as I know exactly how you are feeling . I suffer terribly with anxiety, mainly health anxiety. It got to the stage when I thought my life was over. My husband encouraged me to get therapy. I went on line & found a fantastic therapist. She has made me, I would say, about 75% better than I was. We had online face to faces sessions. She made me realise that our mind is such a powerful thing & how we think can drastically effect our physical symptoms too. When we are in a heightened state the body releases adrenaline & cortisol that causes you feel terrible. We’ve all heard the flight or flight response , this is what is inbred in us from primeval days. She got me think about all the good things that have happened that day & not dwell on the past & not think about the bad things, & as she said “we both know these might never happen.” If you think you’re going to anxious, then you will. Live for the moment. I know it’s easier said than done I know. My GP has been very understanding with me & has prescribed me a low dose anxiety medication, Mirtazapine, one taken at night. which is helping me to sleep, it was during the night I was suffering the most.

Best wishes for a calm & happy life 🙏