Rant On Anxiety

[Deleted member 12723]

Thank you prime I really appreciate that. I will have to write sentances on paper and carry them around with me. I am greatly encouraged by your success. I have confidence that this too can be licked.

I had a period of no anxiety this morning and a brief period when I actually felt real joy. It did not last very long, and I was robbed of my peaceful interlude with a small anxiety attack, which I talked me out of. There is alot of power in accepting that it will pass, and I will feel better.

I do not have anxiety now. I am feeling stable and ok. I am glad you get some comfort out of my posts and likes. That is why we are here, to comfort and support and encourage people here. I really appreciate what you had to share with me. I will do it when I go offline. Thanks again.

 

[NarcSis]

I often found the anxiety frustrating and it made me feel angry and resentful. I practiced Radically Accepting the transient episodes of anxiety, reassuring myself that despite it I was actually safe and it was "just PTSD" looking for attention.

The less frustration I felt, the more empowered I felt. With time and practice things began to settle.

Don't ever tell yourself it's gone for good, just reassure yourself that you are equipped to deal with it, because you ARE. :). Hugs.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Thanks Medic I will try that. I so want to shrink it down to nothing. I at least am getting some good advice and tips on how to face and deal with it. I am enough to handle all of the anxiety. I will keep on practicing. Thanks for the hugs, Hugs back.:)

 

[Whitneys story]

Gizmo, This is why I call the forum "The Best Place on the Planet". So many helpful people trying to achieve similar goals. As a supporter it can be very difficult to find time for all the demands on us. Add the unknown surprises and health issues that arise, we expect ourselves to be super hero's. We are only human! Sometimes we just need to be...no expectations. I am so glad you had some anxiety free time. Baby steps every day. []? Coffee time

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Thank you Whitney. I needed the gentle reminder about baby steps. I see what you mean about no expectations. I need to do this with myself. It will be better tommorow. I already had one days practice. I have a full day ahead of me tommorow. Lots of chances to practice what I am learning.

With lots of gratitude and heart felt best wishes, big hugs. xxooxx

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Today is day 2 for the new regime. I have not had any anxiety. I am slowly drinking coffee. I broke down and gave the animals water. Why should they go without because I do not do it. I am feeling good. It is alot better than yesterday and I suspected as much. I think with practice this will go away.

How amazing that something so simple could turn things around for me. I am so grateful to all of you for sharing so many good tips and ideas. Thank you.

 

[The Albatross]

A day here and there, may occur, but if they do, remember your successes, and practice and consistency will give you some new balance and a new starting point Gizmo.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Thank you Alby, I always appeciate your words of wisdom, It is good to be reminded 2 steps forward, a 3 staps back. it is all aprocess. I will focus on the positive and release the negativel'thank you. Today is a awesome day.

 

[Traumagirl]

HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Let It Be]

This thread has been so helpful.:tup:

I see myself now during the day checking in with myself. Okay, am I calm, that's a good thing, and then when the anxiety level goes up, I have to ask myself what is going on?

I was such a human "doer" for many, many years, and now to just "let it be", is a new concept for me, becoming that human 'being" that I need to be.

So glad everyone has contributed such helpful hints and suggestions, so thank you, Gizmo, for this thread!

 

[Traumagirl]

I've always been a human "doer" also. "Let it be" is a foreign concept to me. I hope I can get better at it. Anxiety has always been the way.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Thanks guys. This has been so helpful to me. I have been a human doer too. It is all I knew. I am just now learning how to rest and to be. It is a beginning. This has been a good day for me. No anxiety at all. I am doing so much better. I know we are not supposed to be this way, so I am willing to do whatever it takes to fight it and conquer it.

I will learn how to manage my symptoms. I will heal as much as is possible. I want to have as happy a life as possible.