PCOS Messages for September, 2001: Re: anxiety ---PLEASE HELP

Re: anxiety ---PLEASE HELP

From: jacq (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Sep 2001 23:41:55 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Terri - I know this reply is very late (but I usually only log-on once a week). Firstly, you deserve a huge pat on the back for actually trying to do something about the anxiety - breathing, relaxation, etc. That takes a lot of mental toughness. I suffer from anxiety as well, and there are occasional times when I can't control it using "weapons from my standard arsenal" - that's when I have to pull out the "big guns". This may sound completely non-sensical, but it works for me. I just go with the flow - instead of trying to fight the anxiety, I surrender to it (I actually think to myself - "OK, if you aren't going to go away, then let's just get this over with".) Somehow, it loses its power over me because in that moment, I realise that it doesn't scare me anymore. It's quite terrifying to try the first time, so it might be best to do it in an environment in which you feel safe (like at home) - but I have actually had to resort to doing this at work from time to time and found it to be a very empowering technique (it's called paradoxical intention). Each time I use this technique, I know that I am dealing with my anxiety in a very active way, so I am in control of the situation. Because of this,I have found that, over time, my fear of having anxiety attacks has diminished. Let me know how you get on if you give it a try. Be kind to and patient with yourself - everything takes practice. Jacq

At Tue, 25 Sep 2001, Terri wrote: >
>Hi again. I've had alot changes recently and havent been around the
>boards as much over the summer as I used to be. I lost my job at the
>end of June - and while not heartbreaking since a new president started
>and wasn't overly fond of him - after 12 years it still stung. Well, I
>was also in the middle of buying a condo - so that was on my mind as
>well. Then, switching meds (Met to Avandia), moving into the condo,
>starting a new job (day 2), has all really caused the old anxiety to
>skyrocket.
>
>I've tried every trick in the book, breathing, relaxation tapes,
>aromatherapy, talk therapy etc. Taking Paxil, but still having daily
>anxiety. I know this isn't the nervous nelly forum, but everyone out
>there is so supportive and I could really use any and all advice and
>support right now. I did manage to lose 8 lbs since losing my job! Just
>writing this is making me feel better. feel free to email me!

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