Anxiety--UPDATED

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JORDYSMOM

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Anxiety

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2lillian</b></i>
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<br />For me if I am eating right, excercising, house is clean, everything is going good I can manage but its when thigns get a little lopsided in some arena of my life I just end up making myself and my poor husband miserable. For now, I think I need the help.</end quote>
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<br />Nicole, I feel so sorry for my husband. I know I'm a lot to deal with when I'm going through these "episodes". David just takes me in stride, though. Holds me when I need it, and says over and over "It's okay, Baby." He is such a gift.
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<br />Stacey
 
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crystalina0814

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Anxiety

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2lillian</b></i>

I hear you. I too am very logical and I KNOW I have a great life and should be thankful so lately when the anxiety is 'carrying me away' and I find myself not being able to enjoy something, whatever it is I get so upset.



I have decided to go back on lexapro which worked well for me at just 'taking the edge off'.



For me if I am eating right, excercising, house is clean, everything is going good I can manage but its when thigns get a little lopsided in some arena of my life I just end up making myself and my poor husband miserable. For now, I think I need the help.</end quote></div>


Well said. You described exactly how I feel most days! I am on Zoloft...
 
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crystalina0814

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Anxiety

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2lillian</b></i>

I hear you. I too am very logical and I KNOW I have a great life and should be thankful so lately when the anxiety is 'carrying me away' and I find myself not being able to enjoy something, whatever it is I get so upset.



I have decided to go back on lexapro which worked well for me at just 'taking the edge off'.



For me if I am eating right, excercising, house is clean, everything is going good I can manage but its when thigns get a little lopsided in some arena of my life I just end up making myself and my poor husband miserable. For now, I think I need the help.</end quote>


Well said. You described exactly how I feel most days! I am on Zoloft...
 
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crystalina0814

New member
Anxiety

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2lillian</b></i>
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<br />I hear you. I too am very logical and I KNOW I have a great life and should be thankful so lately when the anxiety is 'carrying me away' and I find myself not being able to enjoy something, whatever it is I get so upset.
<br />
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<br />I have decided to go back on lexapro which worked well for me at just 'taking the edge off'.
<br />
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<br />
<br />For me if I am eating right, excercising, house is clean, everything is going good I can manage but its when thigns get a little lopsided in some arena of my life I just end up making myself and my poor husband miserable. For now, I think I need the help.</end quote>
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<br />Well said. You described exactly how I feel most days! I am on Zoloft...
 
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crystalina0814

New member
Anxiety

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2lillian</b></i>

I hear you. I too am very logical and I KNOW I have a great life and should be thankful so lately when the anxiety is 'carrying me away' and I find myself not being able to enjoy something, whatever it is I get so upset.



I have decided to go back on lexapro which worked well for me at just 'taking the edge off'.



For me if I am eating right, excercising, house is clean, everything is going good I can manage but its when thigns get a little lopsided in some arena of my life I just end up making myself and my poor husband miserable. For now, I think I need the help.</end quote></div>


Well said. You described exactly how I feel most days! I am on Zoloft...
 
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crystalina0814

New member
Anxiety

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2lillian</b></i>

I hear you. I too am very logical and I KNOW I have a great life and should be thankful so lately when the anxiety is 'carrying me away' and I find myself not being able to enjoy something, whatever it is I get so upset.



I have decided to go back on lexapro which worked well for me at just 'taking the edge off'.



For me if I am eating right, excercising, house is clean, everything is going good I can manage but its when thigns get a little lopsided in some arena of my life I just end up making myself and my poor husband miserable. For now, I think I need the help.</end quote>


Well said. You described exactly how I feel most days! I am on Zoloft...
 
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crystalina0814

New member
Anxiety

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2lillian</b></i>
<br />
<br />I hear you. I too am very logical and I KNOW I have a great life and should be thankful so lately when the anxiety is 'carrying me away' and I find myself not being able to enjoy something, whatever it is I get so upset.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />I have decided to go back on lexapro which worked well for me at just 'taking the edge off'.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />For me if I am eating right, excercising, house is clean, everything is going good I can manage but its when thigns get a little lopsided in some arena of my life I just end up making myself and my poor husband miserable. For now, I think I need the help.</end quote>
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<br />
<br />Well said. You described exactly how I feel most days! I am on Zoloft...
 
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MCGrad2006

Guest
Anxiety

Thank you all sooooo much! I knew there were people out there and I thought that maybe if we can all get together and have a place to vent it would be good for me (and prob you all too). I appreciate all of your advice and all of your kind words.

Stacey and Nicole, you hit the nail when you said you feel bad for the loved one. I feel like I am hurting him every time this happens and he just holds me and deals with me. I love him for it and it really does help to have him by my side.

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>I also really got into writing. I usually carry a couple notebooks with me all the time. I typically don't write about me, but the character I molded after myself. I find that writing what I wanted to happen, even if it was the "fake me" that it was happening to, helps me a lot. I even take 2 hours a week to go to my local Panera or Starbucks and just write without interruption.</end quote></div>

I realy like that idea. My aunt, who is a social worker once told me to write in a journal. I hesitate to do that because I feel like its more real and that it will in a way 'come back' to haunt me. Like if I go back someday and read it, memories will come flooding back. I like the idea of a writing as a different character.

Thank you all so much, I love the support I have gotten here! I will continue to update my progress and what happens, either here or on my blog. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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MCGrad2006

Guest
Anxiety

Thank you all sooooo much! I knew there were people out there and I thought that maybe if we can all get together and have a place to vent it would be good for me (and prob you all too). I appreciate all of your advice and all of your kind words.

Stacey and Nicole, you hit the nail when you said you feel bad for the loved one. I feel like I am hurting him every time this happens and he just holds me and deals with me. I love him for it and it really does help to have him by my side.

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>I also really got into writing. I usually carry a couple notebooks with me all the time. I typically don't write about me, but the character I molded after myself. I find that writing what I wanted to happen, even if it was the "fake me" that it was happening to, helps me a lot. I even take 2 hours a week to go to my local Panera or Starbucks and just write without interruption.</end quote>

I realy like that idea. My aunt, who is a social worker once told me to write in a journal. I hesitate to do that because I feel like its more real and that it will in a way 'come back' to haunt me. Like if I go back someday and read it, memories will come flooding back. I like the idea of a writing as a different character.

Thank you all so much, I love the support I have gotten here! I will continue to update my progress and what happens, either here or on my blog. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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MCGrad2006

Guest
Anxiety

Thank you all sooooo much! I knew there were people out there and I thought that maybe if we can all get together and have a place to vent it would be good for me (and prob you all too). I appreciate all of your advice and all of your kind words.
<br />
<br />Stacey and Nicole, you hit the nail when you said you feel bad for the loved one. I feel like I am hurting him every time this happens and he just holds me and deals with me. I love him for it and it really does help to have him by my side.
<br />
<br /><div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>I also really got into writing. I usually carry a couple notebooks with me all the time. I typically don't write about me, but the character I molded after myself. I find that writing what I wanted to happen, even if it was the "fake me" that it was happening to, helps me a lot. I even take 2 hours a week to go to my local Panera or Starbucks and just write without interruption.</end quote>
<br />
<br />I realy like that idea. My aunt, who is a social worker once told me to write in a journal. I hesitate to do that because I feel like its more real and that it will in a way 'come back' to haunt me. Like if I go back someday and read it, memories will come flooding back. I like the idea of a writing as a different character.
<br />
<br />Thank you all so much, I love the support I have gotten here! I will continue to update my progress and what happens, either here or on my blog. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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welshwitch

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Anxiety

I talked to a counselor for awhile after my boyfriend of 3 years dumped me and I was just starting to deal with/accept my CF. I realized that my boyf had been a huge mental support system for me re: CF and when he was out of the picture I completely felt so alone and my anxiety level was off the charts! Talking to someone once every 2 weeks was really helpful. she helped me see the big picture. Now I don't see her regularly, but I check in w. her once every 3 months. I've learned to communicate better about my health situation to my friends and family. I'm still definitely a work in progress about accepting/dealing w. my CF but it's no longer panic inducing!
 
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welshwitch

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Anxiety

I talked to a counselor for awhile after my boyfriend of 3 years dumped me and I was just starting to deal with/accept my CF. I realized that my boyf had been a huge mental support system for me re: CF and when he was out of the picture I completely felt so alone and my anxiety level was off the charts! Talking to someone once every 2 weeks was really helpful. she helped me see the big picture. Now I don't see her regularly, but I check in w. her once every 3 months. I've learned to communicate better about my health situation to my friends and family. I'm still definitely a work in progress about accepting/dealing w. my CF but it's no longer panic inducing!
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Anxiety

I talked to a counselor for awhile after my boyfriend of 3 years dumped me and I was just starting to deal with/accept my CF. I realized that my boyf had been a huge mental support system for me re: CF and when he was out of the picture I completely felt so alone and my anxiety level was off the charts! Talking to someone once every 2 weeks was really helpful. she helped me see the big picture. Now I don't see her regularly, but I check in w. her once every 3 months. I've learned to communicate better about my health situation to my friends and family. I'm still definitely a work in progress about accepting/dealing w. my CF but it's no longer panic inducing!
 
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Jane

Digital opinion leader
Anxiety

Both my boys are being treated for depression and anxiety. This year Josh began having panic attacks which really disrupted his first year of college. Stacey was so helpful to me when he first started.

Seeing a counselor and tweaking the meds definately helped. Taking care of your emotional health is an ongoing process- just like your physical health. You are not alone~hugs!
 
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Jane

Digital opinion leader
Anxiety

Both my boys are being treated for depression and anxiety. This year Josh began having panic attacks which really disrupted his first year of college. Stacey was so helpful to me when he first started.

Seeing a counselor and tweaking the meds definately helped. Taking care of your emotional health is an ongoing process- just like your physical health. You are not alone~hugs!
 
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Jane

Digital opinion leader
Anxiety

Both my boys are being treated for depression and anxiety. This year Josh began having panic attacks which really disrupted his first year of college. Stacey was so helpful to me when he first started.
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<br />Seeing a counselor and tweaking the meds definately helped. Taking care of your emotional health is an ongoing process- just like your physical health. You are not alone~hugs!
 
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EnergyGal

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Anxiety

I am now almost 51 years of age, survived two double lung transplants so I can definitely tell you I know what anxiety/panic attacks are all about.

In my darkest days, I learned about energy medicine. Thankfully, an energy medicine practitioner taught me some techniques prior to when i was feeling very nervous.

I tested the waters out and found this to be a miracle for my health. When waiting for my second double lung transplant,

I was able to wean down from 4 liters to 1.5 liters of oxygen.

You can read about my experiences on my blog

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/12043/11510.html?1280257053
">http://www.transplantbuddies.o...11510.html?1280257053
</a>
I believe very strongly in eating healthy foods, practicing yoga, tai chi and of course energy medicine to combat anxiety/depression.

If I could do this at my sickest time of my life and it worked amazingly, it will help others too.
 
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EnergyGal

New member
Anxiety

I am now almost 51 years of age, survived two double lung transplants so I can definitely tell you I know what anxiety/panic attacks are all about.

In my darkest days, I learned about energy medicine. Thankfully, an energy medicine practitioner taught me some techniques prior to when i was feeling very nervous.

I tested the waters out and found this to be a miracle for my health. When waiting for my second double lung transplant,

I was able to wean down from 4 liters to 1.5 liters of oxygen.

You can read about my experiences on my blog

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/12043/11510.html?1280257053
">http://www.transplantbuddies.o...11510.html?1280257053
</a>
I believe very strongly in eating healthy foods, practicing yoga, tai chi and of course energy medicine to combat anxiety/depression.

If I could do this at my sickest time of my life and it worked amazingly, it will help others too.
 
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EnergyGal

New member
Anxiety

I am now almost 51 years of age, survived two double lung transplants so I can definitely tell you I know what anxiety/panic attacks are all about.
<br />
<br />In my darkest days, I learned about energy medicine. Thankfully, an energy medicine practitioner taught me some techniques prior to when i was feeling very nervous.
<br />
<br />I tested the waters out and found this to be a miracle for my health. When waiting for my second double lung transplant,
<br />
<br />I was able to wean down from 4 liters to 1.5 liters of oxygen.
<br />
<br />You can read about my experiences on my blog
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/12043/11510.html?1280257053
">http://www.transplantbuddies.o...11510.html?1280257053
</a><br />
<br />I believe very strongly in eating healthy foods, practicing yoga, tai chi and of course energy medicine to combat anxiety/depression.
<br />
<br />If I could do this at my sickest time of my life and it worked amazingly, it will help others too.
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Anxiety

Hi Caitlin,

I know it is very common for people with chronic illnesses to deal with anxiety and/or depression. I have had a mild form of both since my early 20's and have tried a couple different meds for it. It's definitely a horrible feeling to be anxious. I would definitely seek a counselor as a first step and see where that leads you...I think that will help you a lot. It helped me out a lot when things were tough for me. Good luck!
 
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