My Current Numerous Worries

[helenhoo]

What's the best way to prevent panic, if something happens as you fall asleep and you fear it will happen so panic. The pillow mist wafts up my nose and I think that causes the sensation that make me think its a smell.

[NotDeadYet]

Using what you learned in CBT is how to prevent panic.

Scenario:

The pillow mist wafts up your nose, you have a sensation, and think "It's the smell, I must have a brain tumor." You then immediately recognize the thought for what it is, a thought. You then challenge the thought with reality. Something like "I sprayed a mist on my pillow and I felt it go up my nose and now I have a sensation. I have a very clear cause and effect. I don't have a brain tumor." You then repeat this over and over again then you go to sleep.

You only overcome this by challenging your thinking again & again & again. It takes practice.

Best Wishes

[Scass]

What's the best way to prevent panic, if something happens as you fall asleep and you fear it will happen so panic. The pillow mist wafts up my nose and I think that causes the sensation that make me think its a smell.

I used to listen to guided relaxation every night for months. You have to give it a chance to seep I’m so your body remembers how to do it.

[helenhoo]

Using what you learned in CBT is how to prevent panic.

Scenario:

The pillow mist wafts up your nose, you have a sensation, and think "It's the smell, I must have a brain tumor." You then immediately recognize the thought for what it is, a thought. You then challenge the thought with reality. Something like "I sprayed a mist on my pillow and I felt it go up my nose and now I have a sensation. I have a very clear cause and effect. I don't have a brain tumor." You then repeat this over and over again then you go to sleep.

You only overcome this by challenging your thinking again & again & again. It takes practice.

Best Wishes

Thanks for your reply. I do this most times and it works but soemtiema it'll cause a panic attack. Tonight I have had Windows and door open and have slight faint wafts of bonfire. My partner says he can't smell it outside but isn't looking for it. Out the front I can smell it very faintly. Every time I go to bed the last week I panic.

[NotDeadYet]

Thanks for your reply. I do this most times and it works but soemtiema it'll cause a panic attack. Tonight I have had Windows and door open and have slight faint wafts of bonfire. My partner says he can't smell it outside but isn't looking for it. Out the front I can smell it very faintly. Every time I go to bed the last week I panic.

Sure and this is to be expected. Remember your brain has become so wired to react with panic that it's going to take immense amounts of practice and persistence.

Best Wishes

[AntsyVee]

Becca, were you able to make up with your ex?

[helenhoo]

I think the fact I smelt actual bonfire tonight has triggered me too, as though I was right by the backdoor which was open, went out back and smelt it a little so why couldn't my partner smell it if he was outside? Phantom smells aren't faint are they?

And yes we have gotten back together. I was doing amazingly well and here I am again.

[Fishmanpa]

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[AntsyVee]

HEY, that’s great news! I’m happy for you and I hope things work out for you two!

[helenhoo]

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Hi FMP, annoyed I'm here still or its same worry?