lalala
02-01-11, 16:37
Wasn't sure where to put this? :shrug:
I have spent the last 12 months trying to control my anxiety. I have had a course of CBT, learned some relaxation techniques and I'm on a low dose of Cipralex. I'm MUCH better. Lots of friends and family say I am back to my old self and I feel I have turned a corner.
As part of being better I am trying to tackle my avoidance. I avoid anything that makes me feel stressed - as soon as I feel that tingly scalp, or nervous stomach, then I start to get anxious about anxiety. I have in the past had real issues with dieting - feeling bad about myself and doing crazy diets that have led to panic attacks. For the past year I have not dieted at all and have just eaten sensibly and my weight has remained stable.
BUT I am very overweight and losing weight would make me much healthier. I have signed up for a really sensible and steady weight loss plan but I am already (it's only day 1 :roflmao:) feeling anxious and I had trouble sleeping last night.
I have worked through periods of anxiety before - they normally last a fortnight maximum and then it settles. ANYWAY I am rambling and talking about myself...
What I want to know is does dieting make anyone else feel anxious? Did it go away or last for the whole diet? Was it worth it? Or has anyone else had success with tackling their avoidance?
I have spent the last 12 months trying to control my anxiety. I have had a course of CBT, learned some relaxation techniques and I'm on a low dose of Cipralex. I'm MUCH better. Lots of friends and family say I am back to my old self and I feel I have turned a corner.
As part of being better I am trying to tackle my avoidance. I avoid anything that makes me feel stressed - as soon as I feel that tingly scalp, or nervous stomach, then I start to get anxious about anxiety. I have in the past had real issues with dieting - feeling bad about myself and doing crazy diets that have led to panic attacks. For the past year I have not dieted at all and have just eaten sensibly and my weight has remained stable.
BUT I am very overweight and losing weight would make me much healthier. I have signed up for a really sensible and steady weight loss plan but I am already (it's only day 1 :roflmao:) feeling anxious and I had trouble sleeping last night.
I have worked through periods of anxiety before - they normally last a fortnight maximum and then it settles. ANYWAY I am rambling and talking about myself...
What I want to know is does dieting make anyone else feel anxious? Did it go away or last for the whole diet? Was it worth it? Or has anyone else had success with tackling their avoidance?