Nervous tension advise

[Clarita83]

Hey everyone. I'm wondering if I'm alone or not. Ok, since my anxiety and panic disorder reared its ugly head again, I've hit a stage where in the last few days I'm in a constant frantic state and severely nervous tension but inwardly, if that makes sense. My heart doesn't really race, I don't hyperventilate or anything but I feel panic. And it's not like I have a panic attack and it goes away, it's always there, that fear of nothing. It's a mental panic if that makes sense, with all over body nervousness.

I assume it's adrenaline because during my workouts I feel normal again, I even start thinking positive thoughts.

The feeling is getting intense and a bit out of control. Is this a sign my condition is getting worse? I used to have a break from this during certain parts of the day.

My therapist has me working out and keeping busy since I wasn't doing anything productive to see if I improve.

[hypercat54]

Hi of course you aren't alone - if you were then none of these types of sites would exist! Next time you feel panic try and isolate what you are afraid of. Is it someone talking to you? Is it you feel out of control etc? if you can identify what is causing it or even what isn't then you are starting to take control.

Are you being totally honest with your therapist? If you are hiding things then you won't get much benefit from therapy. x

[Clarita83 in reply to hypercat54]

Hi there! Oh, I can't pinpoint what triggers it because that inner panic sensation is constantly running through my body and mind. I have been very opened with my therapist, I'm serious about getting better and I'm committed to doing all I can to get there. There are a couple of things now that came to mind that I didn't think much of but I'll bring it up next time just to be sure I cover all bases.

[hypercat54 in reply to Clarita83]

When you feel panic again let yourself feel the full panic (yes I know that's hard) and when it's over feel whatever feelings come over you. In other words feel the fear and let the emotions come as this will give you a guide. x

[Clarita83 in reply to hypercat54]

Thank you. I'll continue to try my best to. It's very hard to go through and I'm not on any medication for this. I guess I'm a little concerned that although I'm trying to be brave, maybe letting it go on it's own for too long will give bad results. We shall see. I had a good two last days and then a not so good one.

[hypercat54 in reply to Clarita83]

The more you connect with your emotions the more self aware you will be. The bit about feel the fear and do it anyway comes from a wonderful previous member who said this to me. She was so right. x

[Clarita83 in reply to hypercat54]

I've been doing that and working out as well. The whole body nervousness subsided a couple of days ago but I'm feeling it return a little. I didn't workout yesterday and wonder if that makes a huge difference. Hope you're enjoying your weekend!

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I get something similar.I get a odd feeling inside that I cn only explain as being at the top of a rollercoaster..Im looking out n over.. and feeling Im gonna drop at any moment. when that happens I immediately try to do some sort of distraction.If Im stuck in bed I will put on mindless TV to distract my brain.I also use really loud music or watch favorite rude comedian.