Thanks a lot for all theses words. You're awesome ! I didn't know that shortness of breath is common for others too. Small relief right here
Thanks a ton ! I really respect the time you took to write this and help me out. You're are amazing ! Your words will definitely help me
Actually I did tell all of this to my docs so they advised me to try sports again as I really love sports and it might help me out. They also advised me to visit a psychiatrist. Thanks for your reply! You're awesome
Hello dear friend
I have been catching up on the comments and something struck me. Here's everyone rushing in to help, bless them, and I realized that the basic tool we need in our box to fight anxiety disorder is some measure of control.
One of the worst things when in the throes of anxiety is the feeling of helplessness.The "Why is this happening to me! " The inner voice that pleads for help whilst the body is assaulted by one or many grim symptoms.
Taking pro-active steps is vital and after reading the army of "helpers" comments I hope Happyguy realizes that. We are not totally lacking in control. We don't have to look to the doctors alone for a lifeline. True medication is the first step. I personally don't believe finding out what triggered it helps at all but that's just me. It's there and it's here to stay Unless we grab it by the scruff of the neck and take a measure of control back.
Baby steps. Medication. Learning how to control our breathing. Not allowing the physical symptoms, no matter how awful, to batter us into a feeling of helplessness and submission. If they are there let them flow over you. They will pass if panic is not added to the mix. Distract one's self because the worst possible scenario is to slump in a chair and dwell upon them.
It's a long hard journey but deciding to take back some control, no matter how small, is a huge step forward.
Yes, there will be setbacks. We all suffer those. At such times this site and those who unselfishly "give" their support, is our lifeline.To read and re-read will reassure us.
And whilst I may well sound ludicrous, The Anxiety Army, as I like to think of us all, will march forward, in step, together.
You can buy relaxation tapes. If you lay on your bed, headphones attached, hands on belly to feel your tummy rise and fall as you practice your breathing, you may well find yourself falling asleep!
Thanks ! My doctors recommended me to visit a psychiatrist so he/she can determine the dose and help me out. Till then I do have some natural meds that help me a little bit with the anxiety. I try to do some sports and try to do some breathing techniques. Thanks again for everything
Thanks a lot for the advice ! I will definitely seek for professional help
You are very welcome. I had the latest trying to catch my breath episode just a few minutes ago. Indeed it does help tremendously to know it's not just you going through going through something. It ha saved my butt often. Hugs to you, Happyguy
Hi Sweetie,
Glorious summation. I can't tell you how I enjoy reading a gifted writer, expecially when their comments are right on target. If I didn't believe I was basically in charge of my own life, body and mind, I would be dead today. I was told many years ago while in a hospital, that I was going to die, and when. I told them that if they believed that, then the fact that I didn't believe that and would not die would look like a miracle, because I intended to be one. Here I am 40 years later. Now you see why I loved your message. I agree 100%
You sound like a terrific person, wise, self assured and with a terrific sense of humor,,, and able to laugh at yourself,
and life itself. What a gal.
Hugs and smoochies to you, dear one
Once you get on an anti anxiety med you will feel less panicked, so will be able to help yourself (and others) get through this.
As you have read from all these people who care, there are many ways to ease, handle and control what's going on in your head and body. There comes a time we tell ourselved THAT'S ENOUGH!
That's the point at which I went to urgent care, got the meds I needed and started taking my life back. Breath control, thought control, panic control, etc. taking my life back...and finding my self again.
You are on the right path, and ultimately your future is in your own hands...with help from every one of us here who have been, or still are where you are now. This is an extraordinarily helpful, caring, selfless group of angels. Look forward to the day that you are here answering other peoples questions and encouraging them with your understanding of where they are...just as you are being encouraged now. Sending a huge hug.
Hmm, just as well I have a sense of humor! For years I have had my hair in a chin length bob and then, feeling down and having a bad day, I went mad and had a pixie cut
I hate it!
My sons, my extended family tell me they love it. It's modern. It makes me look younger they say.
They lie so beautifully because they love me. Truth is I look like a demented hedgehog. Like I haven't got enough to worry about with my anxiety disorder now I've got at least six months of bad hair days to contend with and stress over!.
Whoever said short hair is easy wants flogging. I get up in the morning and look like I've been plugged into an electrical socket overnight.
Oh woe is me? Anyone out there got a wig going cheap? Sob...
Couldn't have said it better myself. AMEN!!
Hey there everybody. So, I want to share the program that helps me the most with my anxiety. It is "Panic away" by Joe Barry. The program has a very unique way of facing anxiety and since I've been using it I feel more relaxed and I can stop my panic attacks easily. Take a look at it online it might help anybody.
Still, what usually makes me anxious again is that the symptoms are still there. I saw small improvement in unbalance feeling and felt a bit less dizzy and felt less like im gonna faint just aftet one day. All of my other symptoms are still there and this really makes me very anxious sometimes again.
I think I have general anxiety disorder. Again, I heard that if you have GAD for some time that it can take quite some time to fully recover. Can anybody confirm this ? I have almost constant symptoms.
Just curious what type of medication you are refering to. Thanks!
Hey I knso this post is pretty old but I was just wondering if the lightheaded dizzy/cloudy/foggy feeling ever subsided? This is my main symptom and im not anxious at all, until after this starts again it used to be 100% constant for 2.5 months then slowly starting becoming less but it's there everyday sometimes all day sometimes for a cpl hours usually when lying down it seems to subside a bit so it's similar to you. I know you said you had an MRI upcoming and was wondering if you'd share what it showed as my dr declined to give me any tests besides simple blood and urine and because I've had those done twice and they showed normal he chalked it up to as anxiety, problem is iv been on meds since September and havnt really made much progress as far as that symptom goes, the anxiety and most all other symptoms have gone except for this one and just so happens that this was/is the worst one for me overall and the kicker is usually when I'm super busy and don't have time to think I don't.l notice it but every second I have that I'm 100% occupied to the ceiling the thought of this is in my head almost like I'm anticipating it to come and it always does, I had a reffferal to neurologist but havnt gone and now have one to a physciatrist which I'm scheduling tmw but I really feel like a MRI is what I need which is prolly a sign of anxiety but I'm super freaked out that there's an issue with my brain and that thought once the symptom started in August had been the most constant and gives me the most stress. I know acceptance is a huge part of getting over the anxiety but when your not convinced it's only anxiety it's hard to accept it lol
Thank you Helen for your advice . Also helped me ! It's nice to know , that everybody here can count on support people like you ! Thank you 🌞
I am late to the discussion but just found this online. I am suffering with many of the same things you explained and I know how scary it can be.
I wanted to share a small success I have had doing accupuncture. It has eliminated the dizziness that I was feeling. I have severe muscle tension in my neck and shoulders and this is increased by anxiety and the fact that I sit at a computer all day. I was having dizziness that I can best describe as constantly feeling off-balance when I stood or walked. After a few sessions of accupuncture, the dizziness went away. My provider explained that when you have muscle tension, it impeeds even blood flow and can cause the dizzy feeling. Accupuncture can help to get the blood flowing evenly again, relieving the symptoms. My insurance program (Kaiser) covered it as well.
It might be worth a try for those having the same symptoms.
All of you gals and guys are awesome supporters on here. I know happy guy will get so much help from caring ones like yall
I know exactly how you feel. I also thought that having MRI will make me feel more secure that "it is just anxiety". MRI results were all fine and there was nothing that they found wrong about my brain. Still, they told me to do MRA test just in case and this one was all fine too. You probably think that I was completely assured that now it really is just anxiety, but I wasn't. I found some relief, but the symptoms were still there... Recently I started going on CBT. I learned a lot of things and became less scared about my symptoms. There are days that are better and days that are worse. Symptoms like dizziness are less frequent now, but shortness of breath is still constant and also a couple of others. Trying to talk it out with my good friends also helped me to get some relief. I hope you get better as soon as possible. I am still fighting and a lot of times I don't believe doctors, but I am trying my best to trust them. If you have any other question feel free to ask me.
Yeah really good people on here