Anxiety

[Bubblez]

Is there anyone else here who is suffering from anxiety? I was officially diagnosed last summer and just taking the steps to help myself and educate myself on why my brain is acting this way has helped me a lot. I think a major thing to keep in mind is, thinking positive really does the body good. If you're on the verge of a panic attack, although I know it can be very tough to control sometimes, try to talk yourself out of it. Sometimes I find that writing my problems out, and trying to make sense of them helps. It's amazing how crazy my mind can go sometimes, worrying about things that I really don't have to worry about.

I just wanted to let you guys know that if you have anxiety, or any other disorder, you are not alone. I love helping others so feel free to message me anytime if you'd like and we can discuss our experiences.

I created a group for people with anxiety here on AFW, feel free to check it out if you'd like. I'd love to hear what you guys have to say. (Even if you don't have anxiety.. I would love to answer any questions anyone may have about it)

http://www.allforwomen.com.au/forums/group.php?groupid=7

So there's the link. I also have depression and OCD, so I can talk to you guys about that too if you'd wish.

I hope all of you are having a great day, and I look forward to chatting with you guys,

Sincerely,
Brittany

[Mad Old Cow]

Bubz you have done a wonderful thing for yourself here by talking about your Anxiety panic & depression.:hug:
I have suffered all 3 & know what you are saying & how you feel & like you have said 'self help' is a marvellous thing, Im sure that if any of the girls here suffer with or have suffered would be happy to talk to you :)

[Leilani]

Good job , Bubblez. I am sure you talking about things will not only help others but you too , you are very brave,
I have never suffered any of them but my Dad had anxiety problems and so I can relate, he did as you do and talked to himself to calm down etc
My husband has had a few near attacks after he was diagnosed with cancer , he had a real meltdown oneday , this is not him at all but cancer can do that to you
but he has found positive thinking really helps too
Take care:)

[Heather]

I had my first anxiety attack just after my first miscarriage and the feeling of being totally unable to control myself or the situation will never be forgotten....to this day I still cannot cope with being in a crowd.
I too talk to myself whenever I start to feel that choking (for the want of a better word) and so far that and removing myself to a considered safer place always does the trick.
You are right....even just talking about it to sympathetic people and writing your feelings and problems down go a long way to helping yourself.

[Binx]

I have MADD; major anxiety depressive disorder. The anxiety comes and goes - at work right now I am under a lot of pressure... so its not surprising that I had a minor anxiety attack today.

Diagnosis and progressive CBT is a great step to mental health.

[SocialGirl]

Great that you speaking out about it Bubz... I believe these attacks are most unpleasant and very difficult to control. Good on your girlie:)

[redrobyn]

I've had them not as bad as you girls mine are currently under control..but I've seen my d.d. suffer badly with them she took A.D.for a while but is off them them now also suffered bad PND with both pregnancies..good on you girls for being proactive and talking about it goodluck with it all.

[lizbeth]

Yes certainly now as I go through the changes of life.. Will have to read your blog thoroughly.. And welcome AFW...

[crashtestwoman]

I have controlled my anxiety for about 15 years now with a combination of drugs and cognitive therepy. I am now able to work (part time) and travel in a car (although I still can't drive). For myself the coctail of herbal remedies as well as prescription medication is a real godsend.
Welcome to AFW, can't say I'll visit the link very often cause I keep myself pretty busy, but good on you for being proactive in your treatment.

[2catscan]

It's very interesting - at what point do you regard anxiety as a disorder, instead of just a normal reaction to stress? For example, if circumstances in your life are really pressuring you, is it not normal to be anxious? Or do they diagnose you as suffering from anxiety if you feel it even when you are not facing some stessful situation?
I went to a counsellor when I was going through a very bad time in my life - my problems were created by external events which were happening to me - and the counsellor wanted to treat me with cognitive behaviour therapy - in other words, she told me that if I changed my thought patterns to positive ones( instead of the negative ones she assumed I was having),then my situation would be completely altered and my problems would cease to exist. The fact that one of my problems was my elderly father being unable to control his hygiene and toilet habits did not seem to register with her as being a real problem! I gave up on her pretty fast.

[Heather]

People cope in many ways....just as many do not.
If professional counselling or medications help you live within society, I say go for it.

[crashtestwoman]

Anxiety becomes a problem in and of itself when it's almost impossible to go about day to day things without feeling like you are going to have a heart attack and die. At one stage the thought of walking to my letter box was soooo overwhelming that I just couldn't do it, so that's my definition of anxiety.

[Heather]

Wonder where Bubblez is?....Hope that she is not fighting her demons.

[Mad Old Cow]

Deb, you are explaining 'IT' perfectly :)

[Perfectly Precious]

Amongst other things as well I also suffer anxiety....:hug: