WHAT IF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[katyfitz]

Guys i keep getting these scary thoughts in my mind that go over and over saying what if your not suffering from anxiety and u think u are so that u dont have to come to terms with a long illness? its doing my head in because when i get negative thoughts i try to put good ones over it like 'dont be stupid katy trust ur doc' but the negativity takes over, please can anyone relate?

also when u have been really upset sobbing literally, would u tend to feel drained the next day and sore eyes cause i feel like all i wana do is sleep but i have my job 2 get thru

x

[Dan]

i always question wether this is anxiety or someting else which is what i think fuels it but cant seem to stop and panic exhuasts you let alone the sobbing so or course you will feel tired after a bad day i no exactly how you feel posive thoughts are not as easy as negative ones but we must persevere
Dan

[katyfitz]

its just easier said then done dan but thanks so much for reply

[Dan]

definately easier said than done im really stugghling today and positive and rational thoughts are proving to be difficult but what else can we do ??
Dan x

[katyfitz]

do u feel lightheaded nd fluey type symtoms with anxiety

[Alexandra]

Hi Katy

I get the light headed feelings too, had them last night & this morning on the build up to thinking of getting to the docs myself, but as Dan says we have to try & persevere again easier said than done. We can get through this though.

Keep Positive

Take Care

Alex

Many People Will Walk
In & Out Of Your Life
But Only True Friends
Will Leave Footprints
In Your Heart

[darkangel]

Katy - everytime you say to yourself "WHAT IF"

say "SO WHAT"

I have spent years waiting on the "WHAT IF" and it has NEVER came

Yes, I still get the lightheadedness and flu symptoms almost constantly but its learning to accept it and gradually through time it will start to diminish. Each time you add "WHAT IF" it keeps the anxiety cycle alive and gives it power (ANXIETY LOVES THIS). So break the cycle by saying "SO WHAT". This starts to retrain the subconscious mind, because that is where the "WHAT IF" thoughts come from.

Have you tried CBT?

Take care

Darkangel

........life is for living not just for surviving

[katyfitz]

this might sound stupid but what is cbt

[Karen]

Take a look at these posts:

CBT
Can u treat yourself with CBT at home ??

success CBT
Maxine's cbt progress.
CBT
Starting CBT
Does CBT work?
FW: I am getting there!
CBT therapy for driving problems - my diary



Karen



Happiness is not a state to arrive at but a manner of travelling.

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough ~ Christine Cagney, Cagney & Lacey

[nomorepanic]

CBT - info on the website at Therapy

Nicola