vastano
30-04-09, 13:41
I have been suffering terribly for the last 5 months from anxiety. Over the last few days though i have been feeling back to myself again.
It is amazing how strong your mind can be if you let it and if you focus on one particular area of your body like i do. I have been through the mill of feeling tired, pains in my stomach/groin, dizzy, lightheaded, numb on side of face, sweating, no sleep, deppressed, anxious, sore back, headaches, tension...you name it.
I got so tired of feeling this way i decided that i am not going to worry about these sensations anymore and guess what...........they stopped!
Instead of constantly worrying about what disease i might have (cancer being the main one) i had to tell myself enough is enough and start enjoying life. I was starting to annoy my wife and my mum who i constantly bombarded with my concerns and worry and my collegues at work were also noticing how down i was.
I am not so niave to think it wont return again at some point but i do know that if you keep busy, dont dwell on your thoughts, find things in life to make you happy then it will go a long way to make you feel better all round.
I have suffered from anxiety for over 15 years now and to some extent it will be for the rest of my life but it can be at a level that you can control it.
Cheers
Stephen
It is amazing how strong your mind can be if you let it and if you focus on one particular area of your body like i do. I have been through the mill of feeling tired, pains in my stomach/groin, dizzy, lightheaded, numb on side of face, sweating, no sleep, deppressed, anxious, sore back, headaches, tension...you name it.
I got so tired of feeling this way i decided that i am not going to worry about these sensations anymore and guess what...........they stopped!
Instead of constantly worrying about what disease i might have (cancer being the main one) i had to tell myself enough is enough and start enjoying life. I was starting to annoy my wife and my mum who i constantly bombarded with my concerns and worry and my collegues at work were also noticing how down i was.
I am not so niave to think it wont return again at some point but i do know that if you keep busy, dont dwell on your thoughts, find things in life to make you happy then it will go a long way to make you feel better all round.
I have suffered from anxiety for over 15 years now and to some extent it will be for the rest of my life but it can be at a level that you can control it.
Cheers
Stephen