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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Benedictus1982
Benedictus1982
I had a rough night last night. I had a panic attack right before I went to bed. I had to take my Adivan and a sleep aid to get to sleep. Intrusive thoughts were getting to me. I worry that I am not a good mother, and what if....
I am feeling better this morning. I know that thoughts are just thoughts. I found this website and it helped a lot. I just wanted to share:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Intrusive-Thoughts-and-Feelings-with-Anxiety-States

IT made me feel less crazy.
spacepony
spacepony
I hate panic attacks, and I am sorry you had one. After my kid was born, I was preoccupied with whether I was a good mom or not or was or not. Ugh.

Glad you're feeling better, and thanks for sharing the link--!
Benedictus1982
Benedictus1982
That is where much of my anxiety comes from. I worry a lot and have a lot of negative self talk regarding my son. What helped you? I just want to feel confident and natural.
AloneNaturally
AloneNaturally
I was surprised that PTSD wasn't included in the list of Anxiety Disorders, nevertheless, the article is very informative and good in helping others understand that yes, "Thoughts are Just Thoughts" and are not to be feared but rather understood from an individual's perspective who is experiencing them. It is very important to education one's self on the type of Anxiety they are living with and then apply the knowledge to their own experience as well as learn what techniques to use to alleviate symptoms and help manage their anxiety that works best for them. Good for You : )

Though I do take a low dosage of an anti-anxiety medication daily for PTSD, I also live with GAD and guided meditations help me at bedtime when my mind won't stop thinking about upsetting and/or stressful circumstances.

Thank You for Sharing! : )
kal1025
kal1025
I have never even thought I was actually depressed or had anxiety until reading all of these comments. I find myself feeling the same ways as many of you and I don't know how to deal with it.
I am having many panic attacks lately and feel like I want out of my body. I didn't know the way I was feeling even had a proper term but it FULLY sums up how I am.
I definitely have anxiety and I have no idea how to control it, or if it can even be controlled.
sunlovercuba
sunlovercuba
Here are a few things that helped me get over my anxiety and I had it bad. #1) I changed what I ate and started to exercise. No sugar, no coffee, just chamomile tea, and eat very little junk food and lot's of treadmill and gym. #2) I Learned positive affirmations from books from Louise Hays and Lucinda Bassett and Joel Osteen. #3) Every night I listen to a cd by Roberta Shapiro called "Good Bye Worry" & "Good Bye Anxiety & Fear. These cd's are amazing to listen to before bed. Get some good book and take baby steps. You can get over this. Have a wonderful day.