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Originally Posted by girlcharm18
ok so today I have been kinda moping around and I think its cause its gloomy but I keep having my thoughts which are bugging me more then causing the usual panic and fear which is making me kinda worry! so its kinda like im panicing about not panicing so I have been on the internet since 7am looking up to make sure im ok cause I am thinking well I must want to do this im having these thoughts with out panicing I just juat getting stupid thoug like do it or somethings along that line! but I just worry cause why am I not anxious then I start thinking back to why don't I worry and freak about about other stuff like I used to so it goes in a circle!
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Anxiety is a bit like that. Self perpetuating. I have agoraphobia and generalised anxiety disorder as well as other stuff. I receive cognitive behavioral therapy from my wonderful psychologist and mindfulness helps me. Concentrating, or try to, on physical and other sensations relating to eating or housework and other tasks. If you start to think of other things, you acknowledge the thought and gently push it away and return your mind to the task. It is very difficult to do but it can calm the mind. It takes alot of practice. There is no point telling yourself not to panic. Sometimes I let the anxiety take over and not try to fight it. It will fight itself out. Do you have diazepam for the really bad times? I really feel for you. There is nothing as frightening as panic or anxiety. It is a formidable foe.