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Discussion Topic: Fear of going crazy!
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07-07-2003 @ 2:44 PM |
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I, too, am going through something similar to what you explained. As a matter of fact, I just posted a new post about it!
I've been challenging my faith in God lately, too. I've been attending church, though, and it feels great to do even that much! It's sometimes hard to think there is such a God when I feel this awful and let my panic and anxiety stop me from doing things I once loved or things I want to learn how to love! Keep you faith, though....that is something that is so strong and so important in healing. I am a firm believer in that!
About your feelings of unreality and whatnot, yes, I do get that as well. Sometimes I'll start questioning life's existence and things of that nature, and I'lls tart to feel like I'm "not here." Just sort of dreamlike. This can accompany panic and anxiety from what i'm told by my therapist and in reading I've done. It's hard to NOT think we are going crazy when we feel so out of control, ya know? What I try to tell myself is that this will make me a stronger, better person in the end. And by the end, I mean the END OF PANIC AND ANXIETY. It's all about changing our thought patterns and even lifestyles. I've cut out alcohol and caffeine completely, and that in itself has made me have less frequent panic. I have more of a constant sense of anxiety and panic versus panic attacks themselves, but I have had many of them in my life.
I hope you are feeling well and keep posting here....this seems like such a wonderful network.
Lisa
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07-11-2003 @ 11:11 AM |
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The moment I lay down at night is the worst for me too. I have horrible insomnia, caused usually by manic episodes but made much worse by panic. I am overtaken by thoughts of fear and being alone. When the kids and the hubby are sleeping peacefully, I start freaking out about everything. The internet has become my safety net. I can read, research, and usually relax by taking my mind off my fears that lead to my panic. I spend time in chat rooms too being silly with all the other people in there who are being silly, or in the chat rooms on Yahoo that are there for people with panic and anxiety problems. It's an immediate way to talk to others with the same problems as I have.
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07-19-2003 @ 12:40 PM |
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Dear Lisa:
I read your post amazed. I could have written it. It describes *EXACTLY* what I am going through. I also have an all day sense of anxiety and panic rather then full blown panic attacks. The feelings of unreality you described are exactly the same. It is reasuring to know that I am not the only one. If you don't mind me asking are you taking any meds?
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07-24-2003 @ 4:37 PM |
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My friend is having all kinds of different thoghts and I just want to know how to help her.
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08-04-2003 @ 8:26 PM |
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OH my God, bella, you sound just like me, i've had those exact feelings, in fact, i think i posted something to that effect..i am overwhelmed the same way you are, trying to have good self talk, it works sometimes but not all, just keep at it and don't give up, you're not going crazy..just overwhelmed
Jeanie
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09-01-2003 @ 10:05 PM |
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Wow Emily you are exactly like me....I am fine all day long then when I want to go to bed....BANG...there they go...The panic starts....You know actually your almost exactly like me...I havent had a Panic attack in 3 years .I am 21 and just started a new college and 8 night here I had one....Now I am trying to beat them outt on a nightly basis...So yes I get them only when I want to sleep.
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10-05-2003 @ 10:06 AM |
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My name is Chrissy. I used to be on drugs pretty reguraly. Nothing real major just pot mostly. One night, I smoked out of a water bong..well, it was laced with PCP or it was PCP i have no idea. needless to say, I tripped pretty hard that night... a little after that I started having panic attacks, I was so scared.. they lasted all day long everyday. It stopped for a while, and then I started to feel like I wasnt here "dreamlike" it scares me. then, I read about it and found out I wasnt crazy and that other people feel like this. I am so relieved. The doctors told me I have to deal with it myself without medication.
This message was edited by am on 10-5-03 @ 10:15 AM
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10-05-2003 @ 10:20 AM |
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Hi, Chrissy. Welcome. It's not unusual to have panic attacks with drug abuse. Feeling unreal is quite common too.
PLease don't hesitate to show our site to your doctor. Our free Panic Program may help you improve your situation. All the best.
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10-17-2003 @ 8:08 PM |
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Hey guys,
I'm going through some pretty hardcore derealization, panic, and depression right now myself and I'm slowly running out of answers. Have any of you tried these tapes/cd's that they offer online that supposedly rid you of panic. I'm so desperate, I'm pretty much willing to try anything. If anyone has any input I'd apprectiate it alot.
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Dennis
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10-26-2003 @ 11:19 AM |
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Hi Dennis!
I have heard of the tapes, but haven't tried them. One thing that has helped me is a book called "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman Vincent Peale. He has some other good books, too. It's been hard for me to change the way I think, but it's helping. I want it all fixed right now, but struggle is a part of healing I guess! Good luck to you!
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