Anyone else feel like this?

[Parker]

Firstly I feel on edge a lot of the time. It's like I'm going to flip out and do something very silly on just plain dangerous. Of course I know I'm being totally irrational in having these thoughts, but telling myself this doesn't seem to help because then I just question myself and think that these thoughts are real!

I can't help feeling that I may go mad and attack someone or that I may do something very silly in a social situation. These really are ludicrous thoughts as I'm really not a violent person or have ever embarrassed myself in public. Another worry is that I'm going to go crazy behind the wheel of my car. Again totally irrational as I have a clean driving license but telling myself this doesn't help. Summing thinks up I feel my main problem is I can't help thinking "what if?" in a lot of situations.

I worry that these feelings may get worse and end up killing myself. I don't want to kill myself because there are so many things I want to see and do in the world, it's just that at the moment the anxiety is preventing me from doing and/or enjoying these things and at the moment I can't see an end to this so then these thoughts manifest and really just give me something else to worry about!

[Gareth]

Parker,

I know what you mean - my problem is that I am on edge/anxious/uptight pretty much all of the time. I have intrusive thoughts and one of my main worries is that I am not going to be able to enjoy all the things in life I want to enjoy.

Its frustrating isn't it because you can see all the great things in the world and all you want is to go out there and enjoy them but there is something in your head that stops you from doing so. For myself, I still do everything I used to do, it is just that now I find it hard to really enjoy things because of the anxiety being the first thought in my head all the time.

These intrusive thoughts are just what they are - thoughts. It does not mean you are going to do any of these things (but deep down I'm sure you know that). Someone on this board has a good saying ; "Don't believe everything you think..."

To be honest I think that relaxation and exercise are the keys - doing each of these every single day. I haven't been doing enough and I think I need to do more to get better. Have you tried deep relaxation?

all the best,
Gareth

*** I think, therefore I'm anxious ***

[Parker]

Hi Gareth.

*** I think, therefore I'm anxious *** :D

Thanks for your words.

I've brought a relaxation CD and it has helped. In fact the first time I listened to it it was a bit of a revelation to me as I hadn't felt that relaxed for months, I'm going to have another listen tonight. I also try and exercise regularly (go running a couple of time a week, play tennis once a week), eat reasonably healthy food (not too much junk food), try to get plenty of sleep (at least 7 hours a night) and try not to drink too much alcohol (the hardest one).

I do all these things in the hope that I will start to feel less agitated at some point, and I suppose it has helped as I do feel better than I did 2 months ago when I really did think I was going round the bend.

[Gareth]

Good work, Parker!

The idea is, all these things like relaxation and exercise are cumulative. I'm sure you'll get there, it really sounds like you are doing all the right things.

be well,
Gareth

*** I think, therefore I'm anxious ***

[Meg]

Parker

I've been there.. and it is transient..

First Steps to overcoming Panic and Anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=942)

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Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

Your anxiety is the human representation of the pictures that you paint using your many vivid colours of revolving and reoccurring thoughts.
How big is your gallery ?

[Piglet]

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I worry that these feelings may get worse and end up killing myself. I don't want to kill myself because there are so many things I want to see and do in the world, it's just that at the moment the anxiety is preventing me from doing and/or enjoying these things and at the moment I can't see an end to this so then these thoughts manifest and really just give me something else to worry about!

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Hi Parker

I read somewhere once that people who kill themselves don't worry about it first, in the manner that you're doing. Again like you when I first had anxiety I worried that I may kill myself by mistake (reading that back makes me laugh as it doesn't make a lot of sense).

Think your post will strike a chord with many but I like Meg agree it is just transient.

I really rate Glenn Harrold cd's for relaxation as they never fail to give me a sense of calm.

Love Piglet:)

[Parker]

Piglet - So what you're saying is that I should only worry about killing myself, if I stop worrying about it. :D God I feel better already!

[Piglet]

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