How do I get past anxiety about doing things

nat — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:26:48 GMT

Hi, I have suffered from generalized anxiety for over 8 years now and in truth probably longer. I was diagnosed as having chronic fatigue syndrome after dyhydrating in a mountian bike race in 2000. I spent fours years existing doing very little and always feeling tired and drained. After this period of time Pure O had me seek counselling and medication and it was at this time that therapists explained what I ahd suffered was in fact a massive panic attack that was misdiagnosed.

Anyway ...

Poem Titled "Little White Pill"

nat — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:52:18 GMT

You offered me shelter from the storm

Within your company my fears were washed away

Leaving behind only traces of the torrent that swept me downstream

To look at you gave me the sunlight I desired

Always behind me, you stood in my shadow

Allowing the bright rays to pierce my darkness

Each moment together our bond grew stronger

Hours turning into days, nights into weeks

Gradually becoming harder to hide from society

But for as long as I have known you

Felt your warmth ...

Panic and Agoraphobia

nat — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:15:05 GMT

[i]AWAITING[/i]

You notice me across a crowded cafe

I am just another person enjoying my latte

with my latest edition of Dogs Life for company

You on the other hand

Have fluffed about, chosen a trashy gossip magazine

Checked the room twice maybe for a better palce to sit

And ordered your tall non-fat, soy milk, no whip chai latte

It would appear i am multi-tasking

But honestly the magazine is simply a disguise for people watching

I have been here for over an hour

I ...

Hello I am new

Mouse — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:12:43 GMT

Hi there

Im new here. I suffer with Depression and have panic attacks every so often. I like to help, give advice as well as recieve.

look forward to getting to know you all and make friends

Mouse

My Life Story Part One

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:37:48 GMT

Well where do I begin.... once upon a time there was a little girl who was fair as fair as snow she had 2 brothers and a mum and dad. When growing up her parents fought all the time her father was an alcoholic and was both physically and mentally abusive to all his family but mainly his wife.

His daughter would witness many beatings that was given to her mother from her father but let me tell you her mother was not innocent she would provoke him and also was a flirt with other men just to ...

My panic and how it started

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:34:22 GMT

when i had my son my hormones went mental i remember the day well i went downstairs to have a smoke(hadnt had one for 20 hrs) got really dizzy and couldnt breathe i thought i was dying......... i must have looked like a real loonie tune cos i was hanging on to the walls and sweating i grabbed a nurse and said im dying she just looked at me ....like ???????????????.My god i was terrified. I needed to have fresh air circulating around me from that day on. I was sent home with my boy and then the ...

Does anyone feel this

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:32:28 GMT

ok i dont feel anxious and i will go about doin something and i will get like a feeling in my head like whoosh off balance or like my head moved real fast but t hasnt it lasts a couple of secs then it freaks me out i think i have something is really wrong and i have had an mri all is good. i also feel sometimes thing are sureal like im walking on tippie toes cos the room or things feel they are moving but guys i dont feel anxious and im not in a panic .this dosnt happen all the time it is scaring ...

10 Rules To Coping With Panic

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:29:52 GMT

1/ Remember that the panic is only an exaggeration of the bodily reaction to stress

2/ They are just unpleasant. Nothing worse will happen (go on try it) see nothing more happened

3/ Dont add to panic with frightening thoughts aout what is happening and where it might lead

4/ Notice what is really happening in your body,not what you fear might happen

5/ Give the fear time to pass. Do not fight or run away from it. Just except it

6/ Notice that once you stop adding to ...

OCD and PURE O

nat — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:30:09 GMT

Hi

I have suffered from Pure O form of OCD for 5 years now. I am on meds for it and the generalised anxiety/panic disorder and although the latter two are at a slightly manageable level I am plagued by the intrusive thoughts. Has anyone ever been through this, found any useful ways of dealing with the thoughts or recovered fully from Pure O. My life is affected quite severly by the thoughts and prevents me from doing many things I would like to do. Any help would be great or even someone ...

Today I did it!!!

Pam — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:07:30 GMT

Today, my husband had to have a procedure at the hospital. Once they are set up, I had a choice to go in and watch the procedure. I didn't know if I could do it because once your in there, you have to stay for the entire thing, which is only about 10 minutes long.

I DID IT!! I was so proud of myself...One step at a time...

HELLO MY NAME IS NAT AND I AM....

nat — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:57:09 GMT

from New Zealand and currently battle with OCD pure O, generalized anixety, panic disorder and depression. I am 32 years old, work part-time and love working with animals. If you see me online please say hello as I am always happy to talk & listen even when I am having a rough time. Not much else to say really - I am here for the same reasons you probably came here - to find support!

Quote to finish off "You miss 100% of shots you never take." Wayne Gretsky (Ice Hockey Player)

Hello I'm Pam

Pam — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:03:05 GMT

Hey gayls, I saw your post in the FAQ and followed your link to join. I also have a forum here so if you need any help ask away, but it looks like you have a great handle on it...

I have been dealing with panic attack/aniexy since 1986, it just hit me out of the blue. It turned into agoraphobia at first, but that lasted about a year and went away by self help and counseling. Today, the aniexy comes and goes as mine come in waves as well. I still cannot go in elevators or places I don't know ...

Pure O OCD

nat — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:33:19 GMT

My love was you...my fight is Pure O

If I explain, will you listen

If I ask for help, will you extend your hand

I love you, but will you love me after

Could I tell you that I love you

Could I tell you I am scared

Could I show you that I am no different

Than before that night appeared

What if you were me and I you

Would I cope with those same words

Would you walk a day in my shoes

Or was walking beside me hard enough

See once I had a thought

Maybe you had ...

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My Personal relationship with panic

nat — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:55:15 GMT

It sweeps up my back like a cool wind

Burning as it passes by my neck

Brushing through my hair like the hand of a lover

The hand that doesn�t let go

Grappling with your spirit and clinging to your strength

Waiting for you to succumb to its� desire

Unable to gain control

It spins you around disorientating you

Hoping you will fall back on it for support

Desperately trying to find your weakness

It leaves you momentarily to ponder life

Returning only once it knows ...

Hi my name is john

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:50:15 GMT

Hi my name is John and my wife is a sufferer of panic anxiety she has suffere with this disorder for 15 yrs. At times it can be very hard to understand an it can get fustrating but i love my wife very much and im gonna try get her to come to this forum

Thank you John

Helpful Information Caring For A Loved One Or Friend

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:53:29 GMT

Caring For A Relative Or Friend With A Mental Illness

For the person experiencing it, being diagnosed with a mental illness is a frightening and confusing period. It can also be a difficult period for that person's family, relatives and friends. A Carer is someone who helps his/her relative/friend with a mental illness on their journey to recovery. This information sheet aims to outline some of the issues affecting a carer, and discusses how they can better help their loved one.

HOW ...

What About Other Family Members And YOU

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:33:51 GMT

NEEDS OF OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS

Caring for someone with a mental illness can affect the dynamics of a family. Often the caring role drains the majority of the caregiver's time, energy and patience. Grief may be involved, as in the loss of the loved one's former personality, achievements and contributions as well as the loss in family lifestyle. This grief can lead to unconscious hostility and anger.

Other family members may also start contributing towards caring, and neglect their own ...

P.T.S.D(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:03:42 GMT

What is Post traumatic Stress Disorder?

Frightening and overwhelming traumatic experiences can have a strong impact on your mind and emotions, especially if they are life threatening.

Post traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD for short is psychological reactions you can have to a traumatic incident such as:

� An accident

� Sexual assault

� Violence

� A natural disaster, like bushfires, floods and cyclones

� War

� Torture

Experiencing a stressful or upsetting event, ...

O.C.D (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:42:23 GMT

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (O.C.D)

Is characterized by recurrent thoughts or actions that interfere with a persons life. OCD is unique because of its obsessions and/or compulsions.

Do You Have OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric illness. People with OCD spend large amounts of time and energy on repetitive thoughts and actions, such as cleaning or counting. These obsessions and compulsions may cause a person to feel trapped, miserable, or unable to function. ...

What Is A Phobia

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:12:58 GMT

Phobias

A phobia is an irrational and excessive fear of an object or situation. In most cases, the phobia involves a sense of endangerment or a fear of harm. For example, those suffering from agoraphobia fear being trapped in an inescapable place or situation.

Symptoms of Phobias

Phobic symptoms can occur through exposure to the fear object or situation, or sometimes simply thinking about the feared object can lead to a response. Common symptoms associated with phobias include: ...

Agoraphobia

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:56:14 GMT

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder. A person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave environments they know or consider to be safe. In severe cases, a person with agoraphobia considers their home to be the only safe environment. They may avoid leaving their home for days, months or even years.

Translated, agoraphobia means �fear of the marketplace�. Generally speaking, busy public places (such as supermarkets, shopping centres, trams, trains, planes and airports) ...

Depression

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:38:42 GMT

Depression - Types, Causes and Symptoms

[Depressed Mood or Depression

Everyone goes through tough times at different points in their lives and feels down or sad. The term depression is sometimes used to describe the normal sadness or low mood people feel if they've had to cope with a stressful event or problem, such as the death of a loved one or a relationship break-up.

Depression is also the name for an illness that is more severe than normal sadness, lasts longer than two ...

Panic Attacks

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:54:38 GMT

Panic Attacks

What are Panic Attacks?

Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear or extreme anxiety. They occur when the 'fight or flight' response is triggered, although there is no sign of danger.

The fight or flight response is a survival system that your body uses - it means that when your brain thinks it is in danger, your body gets ready to fight or run away. If you are experiencing a panic attack, the body will react like you are in a dangerous situation even ...

Social Anxiety

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:46:55 GMT

Social Anxiety

What Is It?

A Social Anxiety Disorder can also be known as a Social Phobia. Social anxiety disorder is the fear of being embarrassed and judged in social situations and when talking to other people. If you have social anxiety disorder you may experience physical symptoms of anxiety as well as being scared of social interactions. This might lead you to avoid social situations.

Is Social Anxiety Being Shy?

Is shyness the same as social anxiety? Yes and No. Everyone ...

G.A.D Generalized Anxiety Disorder

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:37:07 GMT

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder?

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterised by an uncontrollable and unrealistic worry about everyday situations such as school, work, relationships or health. This worrying has to occur on the majority of days for at least six months for a diagnosis of GAD.

This worry is uncontrollable and can be accompanied by at least three additional symptoms which include; feeling restless, getting tired easily, difficulty ...

Gayl says hi

admin — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:10:35 GMT

Hi my name is Gayls I live in Australia and i am 43 yrs old i am orginally from the land of the long white cloud (New Zealand) would like to take the this time to introduce myself. I have been a sufferer of Anxiety Panic which can lead to agarophobia if i let it ..

I have had this bloody illness since the birth of my son 14 yrs ago. It comes in waves the panic but i always anxious it this depth that veries i can remember as a child being told i was hypo active as i never slept much always ...

Please Read Carefully

admin — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:56:59 GMT

Please welcome people as they come into chat this just good manners

If someone is in destress and needing immediate support please help this person

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