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Member Comments
By Anonymous on November 18, 2009 at 01:17 AM
hi,
as allways- it's not allways easy though,
allard
By pammy206 on November 11, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Thanx so much, really needed some words of inspiration! i guess im just feeling really lonely, and sorry for myself, dont really have a big family, and the one person i usually turn to is down south too busy with his new promotion to even think about how im getting on!
just really struggeling, and ive not felt like this in a while.
gonna for a wee walk tonight and gather my thoughts and see if i can make any sense of how im feeling and how to fix it!
By Anonymous on November 17, 2009 at 05:24 AM
I like to throw pity parties for myself every once in a while :) So it is ok, as long as you can get over it and move on. Glad you are feeling better!
By pammy206 on November 13, 2009 at 08:27 AM
Oh i do love my coffee!! too much can trigger anxiety! so just have a couple a day!
feeling soooooo much better today! really looking forward to the weekend!
By chhuntley on November 13, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Poured out my second cup of coffee!
By pammy206 on November 11, 2009 at 06:07 AM
really feeling down today, not felt like this for a while. just feel like the whole world is against me and i can do nothing right! :(
By Anonymous on November 11, 2009 at 07:16 AM
Cheer up, the whole world isn't again you :) There are at least 626 people in this group that understand and support you. whatever has you feeling down, either face it and get over it, or try and stay busy so that you can't think about it. Life is one day at a time, so make the most of each day. Hope you get to feeling better and you can do things right! I had a day like that about a month ago and I just kept thinking of more and more things that I couldn't do right...instead focus on things that you are good at!
By Anonymous on November 10, 2009 at 12:13 AM
hi,
pretty much-despite demons of the past
allard
By cyclebob on November 7, 2009 at 09:19 PM
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By Anonymous on November 7, 2009 at 01:42 PM
hi,
exactly that, being determined yet gentle about it
allard
By Anonymous on November 5, 2009 at 08:49 AM
hi,
just keep doing it,
allard
By pammy206 on November 5, 2009 at 05:23 AM
Im getting used to being alone a lot as my partner is away down south to work for a while! dont know how this will affect my anxiety, coping so far!
Gotta be strong :)
By Anonymous on November 5, 2009 at 06:24 AM
If you can find other things to focus on it helps! I like to clean the house and workout, but that is just me. It helps keep my mind focused on something else. Keep it up :)
By pammy206 on October 31, 2009 at 07:32 AM
Well!! It went OK! lets just say the minute we walked out the door i was relieved!
It made it hard because everyone was drinking, and i cant drink because of the meds im on, it just makes me worse! I havent had a drink for nearly a year, and my life has been soooooo much better. I like to be in control of things, and im just a menice with alcohol! plus the next day im anxious as hell!
Anyway, we only stayed for an hour and that was bad enough.
Really really struggled just want the ground to swallow me up :(
Really wish i had more confidence in that department!
By Anonymous on November 3, 2009 at 10:12 AM
OK is better than horrible! So that is a good start :)
By Anonymous on October 27, 2009 at 03:00 PM
I had my first panic attack about 4 yrs ago then poof they were gone.....now they're back....i feel like i can't breathe all day....my lungs just dont feel like they're getting enough air.....however i know i am breathing fine because i can still go to the gym for an hour and do cardio the whole time....however its one of the worst hours of my life becuase im in a constant state of panic.....is this a normal part of anxiety? i feel like i can't handle it anymore.
By Anonymous on November 3, 2009 at 10:07 AM
That is normal for a panic attack. Sometimes you get tunnel vision or other symptoms, but the breathing is something that makes the attack worse. Do you know what has brought on the panic attacks? You don't have to answer...but if you can recognize it, you can take control of it. Or do what I do...take anxiety pills :) They aren't for everyone, but if your quality of life is suffering because of your anxiety, it's at least worth trying them out. Just remember to breathe!!!!
By mroper48 on October 29, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Today I have everything I need to be happy.
By mroper48 on October 28, 2009 at 09:30 AM
All is well, and all will be well.
By claireeads on October 28, 2009 at 02:39 AM
Yes, but it's difficult! - I just have to be sensible about the amount of sleep I get, and realistic about what I can achieve. It means sometimes I have to accept a less than satisfactory outcome and deal with that, rather than trying to fit a square peg in a round hole...
By mroper48 on October 27, 2009 at 10:43 AM
It's all good.
By pammy206 on October 23, 2009 at 01:47 AM
Really anxious as im going to my partners sister's 40th!! and i HATE social events!! I mean HATE! hardly gonna know anyone there and hate being around people i dont really know! Not good :(
By Anonymous on October 26, 2009 at 11:12 AM
How did the event go? I am the same way, I really hate being at stuff like that, I say I have social anxiety disorder. If there is alcohol I will be there, because it helps relieve the stress, but that isn't a good solution either! Hope the 40th was manageable!
By claireeads on October 26, 2009 at 01:49 AM
I rearranged my day so that my commute to and from Oxford was separated by 5 hours and not 2. Am in a really tired place today and think today needs a similar approach...
By pammy206 on October 23, 2009 at 04:31 AM
Good for you claire! you will feel sooo much better if you do!! we really all are what we eat!!! goodluck to you!!
By claireeads on October 23, 2009 at 02:29 AM
Am going to cut down sugar/binge eating. Dares taken. Crossing all fingers and toes!