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Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Posted by ainsleigh @ainsleigh, Apr 14, 2018

So many of us have suffered for anxiety and panic and I would like to share something that has helped me . In my Recovery group I learned that
nervous symptoms are " distressing but not dangerous i.e." NO DANGER." If I ever feel myself getting anxious I repeat those in my mind-
it is a "secure thought " and helps me to relax and avoids the escalation of symptoms. It takes a little practice but can make a big difference. I would love to hear if any of you find it helpful too.
Ainsleigh

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mattie | @mattie | Jul 18, 2018
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@cdcc

My therapist says go with the flow don’t fight it, but I have a really hard time with that. They make me so nauseated I feel I could vomit. I’m in Ativan very low dose, helps some but I have breakthrough all day. Also use CBD oil helps some. I just want them all to stop so I can be myself. I’ve been months feeling like this,,think I need a hole in the ground

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Ik know and have the feeling. My own son thinks I am a munchousen ? I also feel so so guilty. and have wasted my life being depressed, etc.

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gunnar | @gunnar | Jul 18, 2018

Recently returned to Canada from my native land in Northern Europe where I have two adult children. Upon my return here I feel sad and even panicky. My great fear is to die alone in some hospital ward. It is a fear that surfaces periodically and is quite numbing. It prevents me from sleeping and I feel deeply distressed. I take no medication except an occasional Ativan. Afraid of developing a dependency. Just discovered this web page and find it helpful (why are there so few men on it?). A friend suggests Citalopram and I would like to hear from others about your experience with it,

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Parus | @parus | Jul 18, 2018
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@cdcc

My therapist says go with the flow don’t fight it, but I have a really hard time with that. They make me so nauseated I feel I could vomit. I’m in Ativan very low dose, helps some but I have breakthrough all day. Also use CBD oil helps some. I just want them all to stop so I can be myself. I’ve been months feeling like this,,think I need a hole in the ground

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@mattie How well I know this feeling!!!

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JK | @contentandwell | Jul 18, 2018
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@gunnar

Recently returned to Canada from my native land in Northern Europe where I have two adult children. Upon my return here I feel sad and even panicky. My great fear is to die alone in some hospital ward. It is a fear that surfaces periodically and is quite numbing. It prevents me from sleeping and I feel deeply distressed. I take no medication except an occasional Ativan. Afraid of developing a dependency. Just discovered this web page and find it helpful (why are there so few men on it?). A friend suggests Citalopram and I would like to hear from others about your experience with it,

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@gunnar I can understand your fears. That would be frightening to almost anyone I think.
I suspect the reason that there are so few men on here is because many men think it shows a sign of weakness to reach out for help and compassion. Hopefully the younger generation will not have those hangups.
JK

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gunnar | @gunnar | Jul 18, 2018
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@gunnar

Recently returned to Canada from my native land in Northern Europe where I have two adult children. Upon my return here I feel sad and even panicky. My great fear is to die alone in some hospital ward. It is a fear that surfaces periodically and is quite numbing. It prevents me from sleeping and I feel deeply distressed. I take no medication except an occasional Ativan. Afraid of developing a dependency. Just discovered this web page and find it helpful (why are there so few men on it?). A friend suggests Citalopram and I would like to hear from others about your experience with it,

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You may be right. Men my age tend to be afraid of anything that might suggest weakness. Not easy to find men to exchange with. Thanks for responding. 

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JK | @contentandwell | Jul 18, 2018
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@gunnar

Recently returned to Canada from my native land in Northern Europe where I have two adult children. Upon my return here I feel sad and even panicky. My great fear is to die alone in some hospital ward. It is a fear that surfaces periodically and is quite numbing. It prevents me from sleeping and I feel deeply distressed. I take no medication except an occasional Ativan. Afraid of developing a dependency. Just discovered this web page and find it helpful (why are there so few men on it?). A friend suggests Citalopram and I would like to hear from others about your experience with it,

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@gunnar I cannot imagine my husband ever getting involved with something like this. He is 12 years older than I am and as we age the difference becomes more noticeable, not less. When I realized that I was quite surprised. He has gotten a little bit more open in the last couple of years though.
JK

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mbabkk | @mbabkk | Jul 19, 2018
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@cdcc

My therapist says go with the flow don’t fight it, but I have a really hard time with that. They make me so nauseated I feel I could vomit. I’m in Ativan very low dose, helps some but I have breakthrough all day. Also use CBD oil helps some. I just want them all to stop so I can be myself. I’ve been months feeling like this,,think I need a hole in the ground

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All the good stones and holes in the ground are taken / trust me I have been looking all over the world . My view is that we got to have the right doctor and therapist and they will help. I have a fantastic neurologist and some times an also fantastic therapist / both of them see their role as making my life better ( I am 68 years old ) they try all different avenues but we mostly fall back to Ativan only as when the neurologist adds other medication on a trial basis I get to feel drugged and that I don’t accept. Add long walks in beatiful surroundings to you week it helped me s lot - deep breathing also helped me.
Best of luck from michael in Bangkok

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mbabkk | @mbabkk | Jul 19, 2018
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@mattie

Also had an abusive mother ....a husband who showed no affection at all and I did try and try. My kids ...oh I cant go on.

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Great insight as these medications can indeed change your personality as I have personally experienced

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mattie | @mattie | Jul 19, 2018
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@cdcc

My therapist says go with the flow don’t fight it, but I have a really hard time with that. They make me so nauseated I feel I could vomit. I’m in Ativan very low dose, helps some but I have breakthrough all day. Also use CBD oil helps some. I just want them all to stop so I can be myself. I’ve been months feeling like this,,think I need a hole in the ground

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Michael, you have it exactly right. But how to find the good doctor? What is the position of a neurologist in this situation? I have never been to one or even been advised to go to one? I have suffered through many of the trial meds and they have just caused more suffering and sometimes terror. I love to be in nature, and I agree with you there also.I have yet to try the deep breathing. You know, I just want to feel 'normal' without that drugged feeling....

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