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...
My anxiety stems from the fear of throwing up and recently a lot of ppl have been getting the flu so for the last week I been in a state of panic thinking I.was gonna be next. Well then Friday I started feeling horrible and continued to feel that way Saturday. Never got the flu but did wake up Sunday with a horrible cold. I have had pure anxiety and panic for 2 days now and feel like its never gonna stop. Its such a vicious circle. I eat altoids, the mini mints from keep from gagging which is a big part of my attacks. And the more I eat the sicker I feel, but can't stop. And now I.haven't slept in forever making it worse, I can't eat. I'm freaking out and keep hurting into tears, but that make my cold worse. Some inspirational words from someone who understands would be great! I'm so tired of everyone around me being like just stop being anxious. I wish it was that easy!
Drink liquids - try drinking just chicken broth (I read that it really does help colds), and lots and lots of water to flush out your system. Drinking hot fluids helps with any body ache so hot decaff tea with honey and lemon. Ginger tea helps with nausea.
People always dismiss sleep as "no big deal" but when you have anxiety and panic, it makes it worse if you are not getting sleep. Sleep is also a time when your body does it's best healing. Try doing some progressive muscle relaxation before going to bed and drinking some sleepy time tea or Chamomile.
A washcloth heated up in the microwave for about 15 seconds on your face feels good if your sinuses are swollen.
I hope you feel better soon!