Having a hard time...

[flithm]

Hi everyone,

I'm a GAD sufferer, and for me the anxiety is around 24/7. Thankfully I am not getting panic attacks this time (this is my second time through this), but the general anxiety is still really annoying. I constantly feel tingly and dissociated... scared.

I've been doing much better since I found this site. I've been trying to deal with fears, not giving in to them, and remaining positive with myself. I'm also taking Vitamin B, and eating as much of a GI diet as I can.

It's only been a week and a half I know, but I was hoping for more progress by now. I'm much better at not freaking out now... most days I tell myself "Oh it's just anxiety, it'll go away eventually." (I have to tell myself like 100 times a day probably).

For some reason my anxiety is always highest in the morning. And this morning it's gotten me a bit down.

Is it right to kind of just be waiting? I told myself "It's like a scab. You can't expect to cut yourself and then heal instantly -- it takes time!" But is this true, or am I deluding myself?

Should I be seeing more progress by now?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Tim.

[Christine2]

Hi Tim

I can totally identify with you - I am the same - one worry is over/resolved and I find something else to stress about. I almost constantly feel uptight! I have heard lots of people recommend reading Claire Weekes books and I bought one yesterday and have only read one chapter but already feel like she wrote the book specially for me. Its called Essential help for the Nerves. There are a few posts on here re her books. I also feel tingly often - very scary but at least this website makes you feel less alone with the problem.

Try the book and good luck!

[Meg]

**It's only been a week and a half I know, but I was hoping for more progress by now. I'm much better at not freaking out now... most days I tell myself "Oh it's just anxiety, it'll go away eventually." (I have to tell myself like 100 times a day probably).**

You're doing really very well. I have never seen all symptoms vanish over a couple of weeks. You will continue to improve steadily.

*For some reason my anxiety is always highest in the morning* This is entirely the normal pattern.

*Is it right to kind of just be waiting? I told myself "It's like a scab. You can't expect to cut yourself and then heal instantly -- it takes time!" But is this true, or am I deluding myself?*

Its true.. You're doing great.

Keep doing what you're doing and keep reassuring yourself - its fine.





Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

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[tracyp584]

Hey Flithm,

Welcome to the site! You will find lots of advice and support here.

Sometimes it does feel like progress is slow, but by doing little bits at a time, you steadily improve.

Take care,

tracy x x

[Elaine1]

Hi Tim

Sorry to hear you feel your having a bad time at the moment.

I think possibly you are being a little hard on yourself. I suppose we would all like to wake up and feel everything is back to normal, but from what I am beginning to understand it is a case of small steps one at a time and building on that progress.

In your post you talked of many positive things that you have achieved over the last week and a half, perhaps without even realising it yourself!

If you focus on them, you will see how far you have come in a short time.

I have been told to keep a diary of how I feel each day, the positives and negatives and it has surprised me overall how many positives there have been! Perhaps this might help you - Just an idea.

Try not to be too hard on yourself.

Hoping you have a better day.

Best wishes

Elaine

[flithm]

I just wanted to say thanks a lot for the responses and encouraging words. I didn't get a chance to respond until now, but it really helped at the time, and again now.

I know I can beat this... I just gotta keep on going.

[Meg]

Good work Flithm

I like your scab theory - its so true