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Discussion Topic: feeling like myself...almost
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 Nicole |
08-20-2003 @ 2:26 PM |
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Joined: Aug. 2003
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Hello everyone,
I'm glad to report that I haven't had any anxious thoughts for 3 days now. My first panic attack really took something out of me but I'm slowly taking it back. Last week I went from extreme anxiety to depression then to affirmation. I told myself I would not let this get a hold of me. I don't want to stop enjoying life. I've only had this for a couple of weeks but I've started all of the exercises reccomended. I've been exercising everyday, reading as much as I can on panic/anxiety, watching my diet and practicing deep breathing. I'm slowly starting to feel myself again. I'm getting pleasure going to the mall or readinga book. This is what scared me alot. That I wouldn't enjoy life anymore. To change the subject a little, I went to see a doctor of natural medicine today and she really took the time to talk about my feelings. What she told me is that anxiety was a way for my mind to not deal with difficult issues in my life (i.e. relationship, school, new job). This really makes sense because I just graduated university, I started a new job and I was questionning my relationship. I must realizing that my life is changing and I don't need to frame it. I need to keep an open mind that my life may not turn out as I expected. I just started taking some homeopathic medicines (inertia, pine-bark extract) to help me stay relaxed and increase my energy level. I live in Canada so healthcare is free here but the docs weren't helping me. I was willing to pay the money to see someone who really cared and I think it's money well spent. I'm not saying I'm free of this anxiety but I just wanted to post this message for those of you out there who are losing faith. Also, I wanted to post this message for myself to look at on those days when I feel like my life is at a standstill because of this condition. I'm really glad that this site is around because it gives me a chance to get opinions from ppl who suffer from panic/anxiety. This is nothing to be ashamed of...if anything it will make us stronger in the end. Please remember this when someone isn't grasping what you are going through. All the best to everyone.
Nicole 
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| Cecilia |
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08-20-2003 @ 8:44 PM |
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Fantastic, Nicole! You sound so positive and upbeat! It's a great feeling to know and use the skills we learn to make ourselves better and then to ACTUALLY feel better is even more wonderful! A positive attitude, optimism, and hope are the key and it looks like you're well on your way. :-)
Cecilia
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