Mcched
30-06-05, 15:27
Hi Everyone.
Well this morning I woke up with yet another on/off headache. (Had it now for a week) GP says its tension. Stuck a migraine ice patch on my head and went back to sleep. If I take an more ibruprofen I am goona look like one. It worked, woke again quite positive. The anxiety I have is when I have to go out on my own, like to the corner shop, park etc. I get dead nervous before hand and then the anxiety wells up so when I actually set foot outside I have an impending sense of doom, dizziness and loss of orientation.
So I decided upon a trip to the local park, a journey I do regularly with my partner and dogs. On my own. No time to think about it I just went for it. I was so worried as I walked along but spoke to my dog instead. As I crossed the main road I felt dizzy but because I hadn't had breakfast blamed it on that. I so wanted to turn back and go home but I was determined not to let my anxiety win.
I walked around the lake and did feel quite anxious and dizzy but just kept telling myself what will be, will be. If I faint, I faint. I wanted to phone my partner for reassurance but resisted. As I walked round the lake I smiled at everyone I saw. (Must have thought I was bonkers) I did enjoy my walk and was glad to be home. But I made it and must keep going!!!!! Small bite size pieces.
I am not feeling so great now, a bit dizzy and can feel the headache lingering back. But at least I have made the first step without having a full blown anxiety attack.
I was thinking of keeping a diary. Does it help and what would I note down? Any ideas gratefully received....
Take care
Nikki x
Well this morning I woke up with yet another on/off headache. (Had it now for a week) GP says its tension. Stuck a migraine ice patch on my head and went back to sleep. If I take an more ibruprofen I am goona look like one. It worked, woke again quite positive. The anxiety I have is when I have to go out on my own, like to the corner shop, park etc. I get dead nervous before hand and then the anxiety wells up so when I actually set foot outside I have an impending sense of doom, dizziness and loss of orientation.
So I decided upon a trip to the local park, a journey I do regularly with my partner and dogs. On my own. No time to think about it I just went for it. I was so worried as I walked along but spoke to my dog instead. As I crossed the main road I felt dizzy but because I hadn't had breakfast blamed it on that. I so wanted to turn back and go home but I was determined not to let my anxiety win.
I walked around the lake and did feel quite anxious and dizzy but just kept telling myself what will be, will be. If I faint, I faint. I wanted to phone my partner for reassurance but resisted. As I walked round the lake I smiled at everyone I saw. (Must have thought I was bonkers) I did enjoy my walk and was glad to be home. But I made it and must keep going!!!!! Small bite size pieces.
I am not feeling so great now, a bit dizzy and can feel the headache lingering back. But at least I have made the first step without having a full blown anxiety attack.
I was thinking of keeping a diary. Does it help and what would I note down? Any ideas gratefully received....
Take care
Nikki x