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Discussion Topic: I Made It w/o My Xanax!!!!
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07-01-2004 @ 12:34 AM |
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Hi everybody I just have to share this.
I posted several days ago about up upcoming party (with my husbands company) that I was really anxious about. Well that party was tonight & I am so proud of myself.
For the last several days I was noticing myself getting a little anxious so I tried something different. Instead of thinking about it for days in advance I didn't think about it at all. Everytime I'd start to get anxious about it I just told myself I'll handle it when the time comes. So the time finally came & as soon as we got in the car I started feeling my usual "shortness of breath" etc. And then I told myself "look I have 2 options, if this gets bad I can either tough it out & in a few minutes it will pass, (it will not kill me) or I can take a Xanax...those are my options"
I dont really know how to explain it but when I started telling myself this it was like I put it in it's place or something & it completely stopped. I had no more anxiety or panic (even through traffic jams in downtown) I was fine the entire night. No symptoms & I didn't even have to rely on my trusted Xanax.
I can't believe it because I have been dreading this thing for so long. My husband leaned to me about half way through the night & said "see you're doing great huh?? I knew you would..I'm proud of you".
I know I know a little mushy right? But I'm just really proud of myself & sooooooo relieved.
Thanks for listening.....again
(Sorry about the spelling)
Chanda
I just still can't believe I didn't even have to take a Xanax!!!!!!!!!!
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07-02-2004 @ 4:44 PM |
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Way to go Chanda!! I have yet to go a morning without my .25mgs of Clonazepam but it will come. Congrats!!
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07-02-2004 @ 8:25 PM |
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Hi Chanda and cogratulations!
Thanks so much for sharing your story with all of us. It is great to hear everything went well - and all on your own too- you should feel very proud of yourself!!! You are lucky to have a supportive husband.
Enjoy this good feeling and find strength from this experience to help you through future endeavors. I am sure that others on this site will be inspired by your success.
Thanks again for sharing. Hope to hear more soon.
Casey
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| cdg |
07-03-2004 @ 2:59 AM |
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Casey & Rhonnie, thanks again for the replys.
Rhonnie, I always look forward to your posts/replys, It seems we have a lot in common.
I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!!
Chanda
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07-04-2004 @ 9:27 PM |
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Hi Chanda, I look forward to reading your posts because we do have so much in common!!
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07-04-2004 @ 10:56 PM |
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I hope to join you at another time--=== no one will talk to me---- and I cante make it without my xanax right now---- sorry that I do not have a success story. I am a bit disappointed at this group -- I thouoght that I could talk--when I needed to.
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07-04-2004 @ 10:59 PM |
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I am happy to hear a bout your story chandra-- -- that sounds like a huge milestone---summer
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07-04-2004 @ 10:59 PM |
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I am happy to hear a bout your story chandra-- -- that sounds like a huge milestone---summer
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07-18-2004 @ 5:39 PM |
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Cool! That's great...It's all about faith, and control. And choosing how you want to feel! Sometimes you get just so sick and tired of living with ANxiety, you get frustrated & mad, right? Retraining your mind to be positive is the only answer! And you have to keep at it. Chandra, how have you been lately?
Keep your spirits up & remember to believe..
CArmela
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07-18-2004 @ 11:56 PM |
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Hi Carmela & thanks for the post.
I am doing really good lately & I still check the site almost every day. I am a cheerleading coach from July thru November so I am really busy this time of year. It feels so good to just be living my life.
A few months ago I thought I might not be able to coach my team or do anything else that I want to do. I felt like anxiety was ruining my life.
I thank God that I am feeling like myself again!!
Thanks so much for asking & I hope that you are doing well!!
Chanda
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