their taking over my life

[south]

Every nite im scared to sleep but once i'm sleep i dont like to wake up because the minute i wake up im back in my circle of panic.
From the moment i woke up i had panic attacks i got to work and they kicked in i didn't think i would make it throgh the day. I just wanna run away but i cann't cos me feet turn to lead.
All my mates at work r gonna start running as a hobby i would love to but any time i do sport i go lite headed and dizzy but i dont know why this happens?
I was getting less panic attacks each day at the begining of the week but their much worse today and i guess im in for a long run of bad days again
I just dont know anymore!

[EmmaJane]

Hi South, I guess the main thing to this, is try and realize that your panic attacks, will not do you any damage. Once you learn to accept them, hopefully you will be able to deal with them a bit better. Dont push yourself to hard, try and take small steps. Maybe try listening to a relaxation CD at night, before you go to sleep, or if you wake up during the night. I find guided meditation very good.


Take care and try and do your breathing exercises.

Good luck

Feel free to PM me, if you want to talk.

Emma xx

Keep focused, keep positive.

[seh1980]

hi South,

I am the same at night. I'm often scared to get into bed because it's when I tend to panic most.

About the exercise..I used to be the same as you. It would make me feel unwell and dizzy. I have found that the best way is to start very slowly. Don't push yourself too hard. Work up from there..

Sarah

"Life is too important to take seriously" Corky Siegal

[sueiamnew]

Hi South,

Dont automatically think you're in for a few days of panic....it is true yes for some of us, but it is not a foregone conclusion.

As for the exerxise i NEVER exercise so i will let someone else answer.

I hope you feel better soon.

[mico]

Hi south

I hate the mornings too (I'm assuming this is what you mean by when you wake up).

I would have to agree with Emma that some form of relaxation could be a big help. I tend to do this on a night (when I motivate myself enough) and I feel much more relaxed in the mornings. Having said that, it isn't a miracle cure, and it won't take the panic away overnight. I do believe it to be a huge help in lowering your general level of anxiety.

And this is what it's all about really. That morning anxiety will continue as your general levels of anxiety remain high. There is really very little you can do about it on a morning other than confront it. It will take a little time to get to a stage where you feel more comfortable on a morning. But relaxation should be a great help with this, you just need a little patience.


As for running. I think that sounds like a great idea. Exercise is good in itself for anxiety, burning up any excess adrenalin. It gets you out of the house, gets you socialising, I couldn't really think of anything better.

I do understand your concerns though. Firstly, you have to understand that the anxiety is harmless. It may bring these sy,ptoms on, and they may even increase to an extent with physical exercise, but they won't harm you.

As Sarah says, just take one step at a time. I think, with the position you're in, maybe it would be good for you just to try some exercise at home first, taking it in stages until you feel confident enough to go out running. If you begin to feel faint, then just remind yourself that it is only anxiety. It's the same with most other things regarding anxiety, it's the avoidance that feeds the fear. So, take an approach where you can push through that feeling of dizziness a little when you're exercising. Don't stop as soon as you feel it.

I'm not suggesting that you go out and do a ten mile run now. That's not necesarry at all. But you need to confront it to some extent. You can take this at your own pace, and you only need to take small steps, but don't avopid as soon as you get that feeling of dizziness, just go an extra couple of minutes. Next day, go a couple of minutes further. Gradually you'll become more comfortable with it until you feel confident enough to keep going regardless. You'll probably find when that happens that much of the dizzyness just disipates by itself.




mico

[hillamanda]

Dear South,
There have been times in the past when I too have dreaded getting out of bed - so you are not on your own. What you need to understand is that a mere negative thought can set you up for a whole day of panic. Try your best to change your perspective and to see each day as a new day. As a panic attack sufferer, memory is our biggest problem - the first sign of anxiety and we automatically presume we are in for it again. Just remember, memories are exactly that - memories, they only exist in the past. Look forward, not back. As for feeling dizzy when exercising, that is completely normal in the anxiety sufferer, try breathing exercises as I'm pretty sure this is where your problem lies. (HYPERVENTILATION) Also, when we exercise, we often mistake normal body functions such as heart beating faster, for anxiety symptoms, which than in turn makes us panic. Start slowly and build up to harder exercise. All the best, Amanda.

a hill

[Meg]

South ,

As well as all the above information

Are you eating and drinking correctly ?

A bad morning does not mean a bad day ..






Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

Watch your thoughts, they become your words...
Watch your words, they become your actions... Watch your actions, they become your habits... Watch your habits, they become your character... Watch your character, it becomes your destiny...

[stimpy]

Hi South

Your story sounds so familiar.

I was exactly the same.

I spent my time on the sofa. I would only sleep if the light and the tv were on.

It does get better, but it takes time and a lot of practice.



Love, light and Best wishes
Liz xxx
With hard work and determination and all the things you know.
The world is there for you to take. There's nowhere you can't go.


[]Scatty Eccentric & 'Poet Laureate to panic and anxiety'

[south]

Hi Meg
Nope i dont eat much in my day cos i dont liking eating, but then the next day i think im gonna die or pass out cos i havent eatten. I drink only water and lots of it.
Take care South

[Meg]

So that may be contributing.

This disorder is hard enough to try to overcome without making yourself worse.

Please try to start to eat correctly so you're helping yourself as much as possible.

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Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

Watch your thoughts, they become your words...
Watch your words, they become your actions... Watch your actions, they become your habits... Watch your habits, they become your character... Watch your character, it becomes your destiny...