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...

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SHIT SHIT SHIT!!

PogoPalOj
PogoPalOj
Damnit, I finally got to where I could join a group and feel relatively comfortable, but now even tho I enjoy my new friends I have noticed that the more people show up for the meeitngs, the more I sweat.
I tried talking to my doc. They ran some test to see if it was physical. Nope nothing wrong there. So it must all be in my head.
I'd like to know where! I like these women. I like beging part of the group. I know they would never hurt me or make fun of me. So what the hell is the problem now? Why? Why? Why?!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
The more you expose yourself to these situations, the less this will happen. In time. You're in control.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ok the anxiety will always try to sneak out anytime anywhere when you are totally comfortable or not. You have to be prepared for that and know that you can handle it, you can calm yourswlef down. Pump yourself with positive affirmations . If you feel sweaty, just say so what I am sweaty, and it is ok. Thios moment is fun and exciting and then divert your attention to something or someone. Start a conversation with someone or get up and get something to drink. Just don't say to yourself oh no I am sweating . What do I do. I am nervous. Because you are setting yourself up. Tell yourself Tell yourself even though I am sweaty I am going to(take a deep breath, focus on something, talk to someone, read something. I can go on even with anxiety.
PogoPalOj
PogoPalOj
Thank you for your reply. I try that. I even brought an electric fan to wear around my neck. It doesn't help. My Mom is a hypnotherapist and she even hypnotized me to help me calm down. grrrrrr. Maybe its just something I have buried so far down I dont see it.
Jenn
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Jenn,

Dont give up on the group! That means the anxiety is getting the best of you...don't let it happen. Try to remember that your thoughts and emotions when going into a group are normal. We all have them to some extent. It's your reaction to your thoughts and emotions that is causing you anxiety. Do not resist your symptoms - this is just making them worse - adding fuel to the fire so to speak. When the thoughts/symtpoms come, try just accept them - remind yourself they are normal and observe them without reacting...takes some practise but very effective. Once you are succesfull, your confidence level with boost and each time will get easier.