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My anxiety is taking over my life and I don't know what to do?

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emily1991
emily1991

I have suffered with anxiety for the past 2 and a half years! Some days I will be fine and feel great then all of a sudden I feel my stomach drops to the pit of my stomach and I start panicking. I worry about worrying and before things even happen. I am feeaking out about going on holiday in June already incase of a panic attack or illness. I am worrying before things even happen. How do I snap out of this vicious circle? I have nothing to be anxious about. Great family great job and just started a new relationship with a guy I really like. I take propanolol as and when i need to and this does help calm me down. I have also had CBT. This worked for a few weeks but all anxiety comes back and I have forgotten what we spoke about. I just want a resolution and to feel normal again! Any advice will be much appreciated,

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  • barbara34142
    barbara34142 emily1991

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    Hi Emily

    I used to suffer from panic attacks. 

    I decided I didn't want to take medication if I could avoid it.  So I did loads of research and finally came across Emotional Freedom technique or EFT.  I have not had a panic attack for a few years now and if I feel a bit anxious about something (there's always something isn't there?) - I just use the technique for a few minutes and it calms me right down.

    There's loads of videos for EFT on Youtube if you're willing to give it a try!

    PM me if you need anything more specific?

    EFT will work for you if you persist with it

    I hope you find relief

    Barbara

     

    • emily1991
      emily1991 barbara34142

      Posted

      Hi Barbara that's brilliant. So

      Is it since you have been using this technique you have not had a panic attack? That is deffinitly something I will have a look at thank you and I will let you know how I get on

    • barbara34142
      barbara34142 emily1991

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      Hi Emily

      Yes - I used the technique to overcome my panic attacks.  And now if or when I feel anxious - let's face it things happen which make us anxious - I just use the technique for a few minutes and it helps me to calm down and relax.

      Let me know how you get on with it?

      Barbara

    • emily1991
      emily1991 barbara34142

      Posted

      hi Barbara I used the technique this morning and do

      You know what it actually really helped relax me. I will probably look like a weirdo tapping myself when I am on am gojng on holiday etc but if it works! That's brilliant that is has worked for you.

    • barbara34142
      barbara34142 emily1991

      Posted

      Hi Emily

      I'm so pleased for you - It just plain works does n't it?

      I wouldn't worry too much about what people think - although I would always just find a loo or a quiet corner to tap.

      Also if you're out and about and can't get to a loo - you could always just tap on the karate chop point - because no-one would notice that!  And that would help too!

      Remember the secret is to keep tapping on all of your anxious thoughts - at least if they're bothering you!

      You'll be amazed at the results you'll get if you keep it up!

      I'm thrilled for you

      Barbara 

  • missunderstood
    missunderstood emily1991

    Posted

    hi im new on this but im 23 now but it all started at age 12 on wards i have never felt normal i take 40 mg 3 times a day but i still get palpations i get so fustrated bout it i dont even no why i get them i have genralised anxitey and depresion mild bi polor and bordaline personalty disorder a hate that im not normal i no its mad but your not alone i have ceen cbt and other ppl and im same works for few months then boom am mentally ill again
    • emily1991
      emily1991 missunderstood

      Posted

      Hi misunderstood, palpitations are a feeling. When I get the flutters as I call them I go to the Gym for a good work out and this gets rid of the fluttering feeling and makes me feel a lot more relaxed! I tend to go to the gym at night as this then relaxes me and I have a brilliant night sleep. I just wish there was a switch which turns anxiety off this would make life am much easier but hey all the crazy people are the best ha
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