Journal Entry for November 25, 2009
November 25, 2009 3:31am
Well here I am back again after quite awhile. I've finished with the NLP now. I think it was good for my anxiety but I dont think it really …
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Nitokris
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About Me
Nitokris
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About Me
I'm Kristen, I have emetophobia and panic/anxiety disorder. I have decided to start trying to do something about my problems because I dont want to have them all my life ruining it for me. I want to meet some other people in my area and also from other places who have the same problems. By the way i'm from Auckland NZ! Ive had these problems all my life so its time to change! My family is Dad and 2 sisters (one is Mel1870 on here) and a boyfriend who I have been with for 5.5 years. I'm studying this year, doing graphic design.
I'm Kristen, I have emetophobia and panic/anxiety disorder. I have decided to start trying to do something about my problems because I dont want to have them all my life ruining it for me. I want to meet some other people in my area and also from other places who have the same problems. By the way i'm from Auckland NZ! Ive had these problems all my life so its time to change! My family is Dad and 2 sisters (one is Mel1870 on here) and a boyfriend who I have been with for 5.5 years. I'm studying this
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Interests
Music-singing, guitar, drums. I like metal/hard rock/alternative stuff. Photography, scrapbooking, art and crafts. Playing the Sims 2. Reading self help books. I have started working through the Anxiety and phobias workbook. I also like animals (eispecially cats, koalas, wombats and lots of other cute things!) And I love sightseeing!
Music-singing, guitar, drums. I like metal/hard rock/alternative stuff. Photography, scrapbooking, art
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Hi, I haven't started job hunting yet, I still have 3 weeks left of my course, making my CV and portfolio…
Wednesday
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Nitokris joined the Chronic Pain support group 3:59am
I have chronic neck pain and headaches. I've been getting them all my life and they're getting worse.…
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Well here I am back again after quite awhile. I've finished with the NLP now. I think it was good…
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Hi Lisa, how are you? I haven't been on here for a long time but my course is nearly over so I'll have…
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June 30, 2009 11:52pm
Well today I had NLP for my emetophobia. I was taught to think differently about it and my anxietys around it. I had to think of a particular …
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I'm back!
May 21, 2009 1:33am
I had completely forgotton about daily strength! Not that I have much time for going on here these days. I've started the advanced Diploma of …
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Checkin in...
January 24, 2009 11:27pm
Well I haven't been on here for AGES. Just checkin in to say everythings going well, no problems. Well there was one little problem which was the …
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Journal Entry for October 2, 2008
October 2, 2008 4:03am
I've been extremely busy with my course but I have somewhat (started to) improve my life by having driving lessons. Ive had 4 so far. I'm a …
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Hey chica!!! Long time no chat!!! So class is finally done? WOOHOO!!! Congrats! How is the job hunt going? I hear you on not being on much, I am same way! I am okay, some lady pulled out into my lane of traffic & we crashed. I am hurting severely. I am seeing 2 docs. This happened last week, and still in pain. It sucks! My hubby comes home from trip soon, so thats cool! Glad to hear that your anxiety is less! How are you and Steve doing? Do fill me in!!!
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That's fine =]
Sorry what are you studying?
Wellington is good, I'm quite liking it here =]-
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Hey! Thanks for commenting on my post in the emetophobia thing. I'm from Wellington. How's it going?
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You ROCK!!! :)
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OMG!!! You are so sweet!! Thank you so much Kristen! How the heck have you been?!!!!!!
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Support Groups
Close Panic Attacks
I have had Genralised Anxiety disorder with panic disorder, agoraphobia and emetophobia since I was little. I had to have heaps of tests and trials of things b4 they came to the conclusion about what i had.
Close Anxiety
I have had G.A.D with panic disorder, agoraphobia and emetophobia since i was little and now ive finally decided to do something about coping with these better! Ive been on clomipramine since i was 10. I have a gagging feeling in my throat all the time and worry about everything. when i get nervous i get worse and have other symptoms. I'm scared of being sick and being in situations i cant get out of.
Treatments
- Anafranil Working / Worked
- I have been taking one of these each night since I was about 10 years old. They keep my chemical imbalance stable so i can go on normally but I still have anxiety attacks. June 08 have increased dosage to 2 a day.
- Breathwork Somewhat Helpful
- I have started to think about breathing deeply when I have a panic attack and it is quite good if the anxiety is not too bad.
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- I have to take one when I get my bad anxiety attacks. They work really well. Within 10 minutes i'm feeling alot better. Its so good to finally have something to make me feel better when it happens. Although It seems that I get more anxiety a day or so later that is ongoing for a week or so after taking this.
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- I am starting to try out thinking "I am feeling fine" "I am anxiety free" "Its just anxiety it will not hurt me" and it sometimes seems to help me.
- Rescue Remedy Somewhat Helpful
- Helps me when i start feeling yucky...
- Valium Too Soon to Tell
- Another thing for me to try. (July 08) Doesn't seem to be as good as Clonazepam though.
Open Phobia
I have been emetophobic all my life but ive never really admitted it to anyone because its a bit embarrasing.. I dont do heaps of stuff because of it and when people ask why i make up other excuses... I also have agoraphobia and anxiety.
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
I have irratable bowel, which is probably related to having anxiety.
Treatments
- Acidophilus Somewhat Helpful
- Unsure if it helped or not as i was on a few things....aloe vera juice, benefibre, metamucil caps.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working
- Didnt really help.
- Chamomile Too Soon to Tell
- Have just started it for my anxiety.
- Peppermint Working / Worked
- Seems to help with my acid stomach etc.
- Probiotics Somewhat Helpful
- See Acidophilus
- Psyllium Working / Worked
- The best thing for it so far. (Benefibre and Metamucil caps)
Open Breast Cancer
My Mum died from breast cancer when i was 13 :(
Open Asperger Syndrome
My partner has this. He was worse when he was younger but is still a bit different than most people I know... It can be hard living with him sometimes but I still love him!
Open Shyness
I have an anxiety disorder and have trouble talking to people (finding the right words to say) and meeting people and just being around people I dont know. I worry heaps about everything too. I'm not a very social person.
Open TMJ
I have had problems with my tm joint for a while. My jaw and face muscles are always quite tense so that probably has something to do with it. Some days its fine and some days its painful to chew. Sometimes my jaw doesnt open properly.
Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
I have this. I got diagnosed last year (07). I wasnt getting periods so have been put on a pill to give me them.
Treatments
- Oral Contraceptives Working / Worked
- Woop dee do my period returned! Well its better than getting cancer and the pill I have (Estelle) is eispecially for it so minimizes the testosterone so I dont get unwanted hair growth! Yay!
Open Chronic Pain
I have chronic neck pain and headaches. I've been getting them all my life and they're getting worse. Hardly a day goes by when i'm not in pain. It makes living very unpleasant.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
- It made me get a really really bad headache that night and then I was fine for a little while but i'm worse now.
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Sort of works, makes it feel better for a bit but doesnt get rid of the problem.
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- The first few times I did relaxation techniques I could make my headaches go away but now I cant seem to do that anymore.
- Physical Therapy Too Soon to Tell
- I have just started physio (massage and acupuncture) it hasn't helped so far but its early days.
