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...
this morning i wokek in and panic attack of nightmares. i tried meditation and making a calm list of things i had to do today. NOTHING. Suddenly my chest got tighter and i felt like i was dying. This contiuned as i battled my 2 great danes to the vet just to get the news we have fleas and needing a bunch of meds since they are so big. Finally i get home and my meds start to kick in. i sit down and turn on a relaxing show but i still feel the need to put my head between my knees and breathe heavy. any advice for me today?
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I haven't written in my diary on my computer since May because I thought that my computer was dying. I got away from writing but my computer is hanging in there. I think that I will start writing in it again. It's so therapeutic.
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Years ago, I won a mirrored armoire from my job. It's in my bedroom but I rarely stand in front of it. Yesterday, I had to have a dexascan done so I had to change into a gown. There was a full length mirror in the changing room. I'm aware that I gained 5 to 7 pounds over the last year from cheating on Keto but I didn't know what it looked like. It was a reality check.
In my own strictly personals, the aftereffects of nightmares gnarly enough to wake me in a panic are entirely too intense for passive therapy tools like meditation or making lists. I typically need channeling exercises for whatever emotions came out of the nightmare. For me that is typically anger and/or fear, it that dangerous duo can even be separated. Inside my own skin, anger feels like fear ready for action. One never seems to live far from the other.
My own most effective channeling exercises are playing musical instruments (never forget that voice is a musical instrument) and vigorous physical workouts, but there are tons of good channeling options available. The essence of channeling is to provide an outlet for emotions instead of repressing.
But that is me. . .
Gentle support while you find what works for you. Welcome aboard.
Sometimes, putting your head between your knees and deep breathing is necessary to regain balance.
Stay hydrated.
Best wishes as you find your better balance.