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Does anyone else here suffer from anxiety problems? How do you deal with it?
For the last few years, I have suffered from isolated episodes of anxiety/panic problems. They usually last a few days and most of my anxiety is about physical symptoms that I can't explain. That is, anxiety is caused by actual stress in my life, but then when the stress causes physical symptoms, I get extremely anxious about these physical sensations. (especially chest discomfort, shortness of breath, etc.)
Well, after many months without a crisis, I'm suffering from anxiety again. I finished my university degree a few weeks ago and now I need to find a job. Job search and the uncertainty associated with it has always been a big cause of anxiety.
In the last few days, the simplest physical sensation gives me that sinking anxious feeling, like something really bad is happening. I notice every skipped heart beat. Until today, I kept worrying about a strange pressure I felt in my chest, until I noticed that it was just the wire in my new bra
The list goes on. I've also been feeling really tired.
After a truly horrible day on Monday (I didn't leave the house all day because I kept having anxiety attacks), I went to the doctor on Tuesday. She gave me some medication to take in the evening and wants me to go back for blood tests. I do go out now, but no more than needed. I get tired too easily and I hate having anxiety attacks in public (I have become an expert at hiding them, but it's still not pleasant)
But now I really need to get back on my feet and functioning normally again. I need to find a job, and once I find one, I need to be able to get through the work day.
So I don't know why I post this... I think I just needed to write it down. Actually, I feel a little better already.
So far meditation and progressive relaxation has helped a lot. I think the skills I learned through mediation are what have kept me from having full blown panic attacks.
Has any of you ever had similar problems?
For the last few years, I have suffered from isolated episodes of anxiety/panic problems. They usually last a few days and most of my anxiety is about physical symptoms that I can't explain. That is, anxiety is caused by actual stress in my life, but then when the stress causes physical symptoms, I get extremely anxious about these physical sensations. (especially chest discomfort, shortness of breath, etc.)
Well, after many months without a crisis, I'm suffering from anxiety again. I finished my university degree a few weeks ago and now I need to find a job. Job search and the uncertainty associated with it has always been a big cause of anxiety.
In the last few days, the simplest physical sensation gives me that sinking anxious feeling, like something really bad is happening. I notice every skipped heart beat. Until today, I kept worrying about a strange pressure I felt in my chest, until I noticed that it was just the wire in my new bra
After a truly horrible day on Monday (I didn't leave the house all day because I kept having anxiety attacks), I went to the doctor on Tuesday. She gave me some medication to take in the evening and wants me to go back for blood tests. I do go out now, but no more than needed. I get tired too easily and I hate having anxiety attacks in public (I have become an expert at hiding them, but it's still not pleasant)
But now I really need to get back on my feet and functioning normally again. I need to find a job, and once I find one, I need to be able to get through the work day.
So I don't know why I post this... I think I just needed to write it down. Actually, I feel a little better already.
So far meditation and progressive relaxation has helped a lot. I think the skills I learned through mediation are what have kept me from having full blown panic attacks.
Has any of you ever had similar problems?