Re: Tips for dealing with Anxiety and Panic
Just wanted to add to this thread that since Michelle is no longer with nmp, for those that might want more advice in the same vein it might be a good idea to read the books written by Claire Weekes (DR), as when i was reading Michelle's great thread, i recognise alot of the advice written in at least one of the books, as i'm sure alot of others who have read them would have too. Ive read all of them over the years and they might seem a bit old-fashioned now, but excellent advice for ppl like us. The books can usually to be found in the local library, if you can't find a copy to buy.
Best wishes
Cathy :)
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thanks for the tip, im going to try and get the book tomorrow, have read a couple of books before but just general phobios/panic attack books, so will try Claire Weekes and see how it goes.
Shone x (very new member)
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hi im paul and have just joined, i suffered from gad and panic aatacks for years and recoverde but i have had a accident and tried cocaine and had amassive panic attack and it left me ill again and i feel abit lost and im disgusted with my self will i get through this again?
Re: Tips for dealing with Anxiety and Panic
eloo
omg ur adive is brill..
im 17 n get all dem symptoms
buh 1 ova 1 i get is that it feels lyk me herart has stopd and i cnt fel nefin inside me workin
it mkes me panik alot
iv gt it ryt nw aswel lol as im rytin dis
i even get scared to go on a bus on mi own and 4 2 long
i feel lyk im goin mad!!!!!!
plz hep!:(
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billy 7171
inoo xactly ow u feelin
myn startd off cos i dun speed
n i feel lyk im goin crazy
im off tha speed nw obv lol
buh im goin 2 c a counselor myb dat wil elp??
gd luck xx
Re: Tips for dealing with Anxiety and Panic
a great way to deal with panic attacks or states of panic/anxiety is a method called 'grounding'
It is very simple and extremely effective, its from the theory that panic is essentially an illness of the mind, and the body reacts to that.
So a very simple method that works for me is this
When your mind is getting into panic and you are thus feeling the symptoms you look at an object infront of you i.e ( a chair)
now look at the chair and describe the chair in your thoughts
example
The chair is blue leather, the chair has wooden feet and four legs, the chair is very comfortable and it has three cushions on it with pink and red and blue flowers embroided in as a design.....
and keep on describing this in your head until before you know it your breathing is back to normal and your body is not responding to the thoughts that drove you to panic mode previously. It really does work for me, as we all know this is simply a symptom of the mind...
Hope this helps
'stop thinking and start living!'
xxx
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This may seem like a bit of silly advice, but you may be surprised at how well it works:
In general, lower your expectations.
Reason: many of us who become overly "self-aware" during our trials and tribulations with anxiety and panic, are very much perfectionists. We are always aware of (and checking ourselves on) how we treat other people, how we sound when we speak (and write), how well we complete everyday tasks, etc.
Sometimes we transfer these expectations over to others -- especially to those whom we do not even know, like salespersons at retail stores, auto repair people, etc. . . . basically anyone whom we deal with on a daily basis.
While at one time (if memory serves me correctly), MOST workers were well trained, took pride in the work that they did, and were well spoken, I am finding that the this level has noticeably dropped over the years.
So, to save ourselves the stress (and associated anxiety), it may help to lower ones' expectations of a given situation -- BEFORE we find ourselves in the situation.
And, if it turns out to be even worse than we expected . . . .we'll . . . maybe its best to also expect that as well.
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Michelle,
I have been anxoius / depressed for about a year. I won't go on about the causes but I ended up on sick leave from my job Nov 07 and took redundancy March 08.
I had no income and claimed incapacity benefit. On 2nd June I started a new job. I had negative thoughts all day from day one. I hated the journey to work, didn't like the work itself, started looking back at previous roles and comparing. Then I started to panic and wanted to run away.
This continued all week and I couldn't relax or sleep. I lay awake each night tossing and turning. I finally went to sleep on Thursday night on the sofa at 8.00pm and woke at midnight. Then couldn't sleep again through worry.
Over the weekend I gave in, the anxiety beat me and I resigned Monday morning by phone.
I feel a failure for not giving it more time, guilty about claiming benefit and worry that they will stop the piitamce I am getting. I feel I am in a dark hole and your advice gave me a temporary lift.
I am not in control of these thoughts and I wondered if you have any other stratagies that may help me on an individual basis please?
I am scared that I will blow any future job opportunity whilst I have these constant negative thoughts.
Thank you for anything you can provide.
Fisherman20
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hi michelle i have anxiety the thing i cant cope with is the going mad feeling and also i was a very active person before all this happened i also hate the caNT be bothered feeling. cn you give any advice thanks
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hi michelle just read you message for anxiety. it was very good , i suffer from anxiety and it comes and goes but the smallest thing will make me anxious, and then the whole thing starts over again. Is this because i am still frighted from the whole thing , and i dont feel strong enough. I have only had this about 7months so it is all new and i have just finished concelling. I know what to do when the fear comes but when it happenes i just fall apart,I am on 5mg of ciparlex but the doc said i dont need to go up. do you have any advice
laura