Finding it hard
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I'm finding it hard to accept my physical symtoms of anxiety I was diagnosed with a anxiety disorder I'm finding it hard to accept that I have anxiety maybe they got it wrong what if I have a terminal illness
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chasity50066 george35290
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paul76608 george35290
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george35290 paul76608
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paul76608 george35290
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george35290 paul76608
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Wendl george35290
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paul76608 george35290
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athol91131 george35290
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My experience of talking to other sufferers (of anxiety) leads me to believe that EVERYBODY who has an anxiety disorder thinks that they are dying or terminally ill or going mad at some time or other. We are hyper-vigilant of our bodies because we are always anticipating an anxiety attack. We pick up on any little change in the body and then it gets exagerrated out of all proportion. This is part of the problem. I would bet good money that there is nothing wrong with you. You have anxiety, that's all (and that's enough). In an anxiety disorder our body is screaming at us that something is terribly wrong. There isn't. There is nothing wrong with you. You will be OK. By dwelling and ruminating on what might be wrong with us we create more anxiety which keeps the anxiety going. It's a catch-22. Dont bother trying to figure out what is wrong with you. As Paul says, keep busy and focus on practical things. Do things, rather than think. Keep occupied. The less you think about it, the quicker it will go away. best wishes, Athol.
ps. that doesn't mean we shouldn't get checked out by GP if we think we have a symptom. But do it for reassurance. If you dont believe your GP, get a second opinion.
george35290 athol91131
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marilyn98768 athol91131
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Wendl marilyn98768
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Try to relax by listening to music before you go to sleep.I find that helps.Anxiety is a really nasty condition and spoils your ability to enjoy life.
Just finding this site is a great help because you realize how many people are going through the same experiences,because the majority of one's friends do not understand.
george35290 Wendl
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marilyn98768 Wendl
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Wendl marilyn98768
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I get dizzy spells EVERY day and also feel as though I am going to pass out,but I never do!!!
It is very frightening,but unfortunately the anxiety makes the dizzyness worse.
i live alone which is not at all helpful, and it makes me feel very insecure,and that increases the anxiety.Hope you have family or friends around who are supportive.
the dizzyness
joshua47497 george35290
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I am Josh 23 year old male.
I can't tell you how reassuring this is to read
After being diagnosed with stress and anxiety a month ago I have experienced nearly all those symptoms
Even today I think im going to die
Every time I feel one tiny change in my body I think oh god what was that, am I having a heart attack or a stroke
Obviously thid makes it worse .
However after researching my illness I came across 2 supplements that help calm me right down and that is co enzyme q10 and magnesium
Co enzymes help relieve stress and keep me relaxed
The magnesium releases any muscle tension so I get less pains.
I am also takinh propranolol to help with any palpitations
Don't get me wrong I still struggle with it but I do find the supplements are helping a lot
Please share some of your help with us all if you have any experiences that help.
Thanks
Josh
marilyn98768 joshua47497
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joshua47497 marilyn98768
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I take them in the morning with my breakfast
They are such a help
Hope they work for you aswell Marilyn