Posted by dowchild on January 22, 2004, at 18:57:31
In reply to Anxiety, etc. Need Advice!, posted by sgoose on January 22, 2004, at 17:51:41
Can't comment on the med mix, others here probably have more experience. But I have learned a few tricks that might be of help.
But first, let me congratulate you on reaching out to others.
And second, you will never be a failure - life has dealt you a situation that most others would wilt under. You still have a sense of direction, and goals you want to achieve. Only thing standing in your way is anxiety, and it has to have roots somewhere.
What I do for anxiety, is to make a list of what is right in your life, and what you enjoy without feeling anxious.
Make another list of stuff you enjoy, but that has a little anxiety.
Forget for now the wicked anxiety stuff - it can wait.
When anxious, do something from the first list.
When not anxious, do something from the second list.
I'll bet that the stuff that was on the second list, finds it's way to the first, soon enough.
Try belly breathing - belly goes out when you inhale, belly goes in when you exhale. Pay attention to your breathing, try to slow it down, and take huge breaths, slowly.
You can do this walking, too - perhaps very early morning might be the best time.
I make a concoction of camomile and mint tea, with honey. Seems to take the edge off.
Avoid caffeine in any form ( maybe exception of chocolate?) Green tea has a little caffeine, but is not so bad as the 15 cups of strong coffee I used to drink. Each day.
Let me know if this helps - it will take a while, tho.
Oh, these are all meditation techniques, in case you want to check that out. Search for Zen or Chan on the web. Taoism might work out too.
Talk about visualization exercises with your pdoc - that might help limiting the panic, by using your own imagination to fight the anxiety.
Others will probably have better advice.
dowchild
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