Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
Back in June I experienced the scariest experience of my life. I was driving in the city and had a full blown panic attack. The days that followed didn't give me much hope for everytime I would get in the car and start traveling away from my house I would have panic attacks even if I had somebody riding with me. I came to the point I didn't want to drive at all.
I have a family and ofcourse having kids they always want to be on the go. I was finally able to push myself to drive with my kids and keep my mind busy with conversation. I had to start driving my oldest daughter to work in the morning< and realized I would be alone on the drive home. I panicked once again. I found a way around it so I wouldn't be alone technically. I would bring my dog along for the ride. SHe wasn't much for conversation, but it was helping me. I would tell myself I wasn't alone.
I have been telling myself and my family while I appreciate the support< there is going to be a day I HAVE to drive ALONE. I didn't think I was ready but I knew I would have to push myself through it. I'm not good at pushing myself, I will put it off.
This morning, my husband forgot the lunch I made him and he was gone before I noticed. I thought Crap, here we go. Just the mere thought of driving alone was giving me anxiety. I could have brought my dog, but I didn't. I drove 25 minutes to my husbands work ALONE and 25 minutes back and even ran an errand.
I listened to modern classical and took in the scenery as I drove. The next thing I knew I was finally home and realized I didn't have any anxiety. :) I was so happy. I know every day is a different day but if I could do it once I can surely do it again.
I just wanted to share this, because its rather optimistic I think.
I have a family and ofcourse having kids they always want to be on the go. I was finally able to push myself to drive with my kids and keep my mind busy with conversation. I had to start driving my oldest daughter to work in the morning< and realized I would be alone on the drive home. I panicked once again. I found a way around it so I wouldn't be alone technically. I would bring my dog along for the ride. SHe wasn't much for conversation, but it was helping me. I would tell myself I wasn't alone.
I have been telling myself and my family while I appreciate the support< there is going to be a day I HAVE to drive ALONE. I didn't think I was ready but I knew I would have to push myself through it. I'm not good at pushing myself, I will put it off.
This morning, my husband forgot the lunch I made him and he was gone before I noticed. I thought Crap, here we go. Just the mere thought of driving alone was giving me anxiety. I could have brought my dog, but I didn't. I drove 25 minutes to my husbands work ALONE and 25 minutes back and even ran an errand.
I listened to modern classical and took in the scenery as I drove. The next thing I knew I was finally home and realized I didn't have any anxiety. :) I was so happy. I know every day is a different day but if I could do it once I can surely do it again.
I just wanted to share this, because its rather optimistic I think.
Sometimes I can pull this off. I mean, I can calm myself down with positive thoughts and deep breathing. I have never had an attack when I am with someone else. They always seem to happen when I am alone.