hi i am back again

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Registered: 03-28-2003
hi i am back again
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Tue, 06-07-2005 - 4:55pm

Hi i am back again i want to thank everyone who responded to my question last time thank u\you. I went back to the dr on thursday because i had gone for a long walk and i know my heart rate is suppose to be up but it felt like it it wouldnt slow down. so i went to the dr he did my blood pressure it was high he listened to my breathing and said it was all related to anxiety again. i said i am not going to and he said croak? he said no you are fine but i have to go in this thursday for a potassium check because of my blood pressure med. i did my blood pressure on sat it was 158/98 when i first got there then it went down to 130/77 i did it today and it was 159/100 and after telling myself that i am okay it went to 129/72 so as long as the pharmasist says thats normal and the dr and you guys i should feel better but why do i still feel anxious about it? I go back to counseling next week yeah i cant wait. i am now on 50 mg of zoloft. i feel better than i did i started watching what i eat agian. lots of water and fruits and vegs less bread and sweets and no soda.
I guess its not fair to all of us. If your like me you dont smoke drink or do drugs and we have anxiety its not fair other people twice my size dont worry about their health like i do and they are fine. I also started reading the bible more than before and i think that helps to.
thanks for listening any response will help.

Julie

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 06-08-2005 - 4:52am
Hi, Julie! I am sorry to hear that the troubles with anxiety continue to bother you. It does take time to sort of *get settled* into accepting that we don't have any physical illness & we aren't going to *croak* @ any minute. Many of us know how scary this is.
 

 


 



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Registered: 04-07-2003
Wed, 06-08-2005 - 8:37am
Hi Julie I have had panic disorder for many years.
I can relate to your fears of illness! When I was first
diagnosed I could not believe that there was nothing
physically wrong! I was upset since I too took good care
of myself and then realized that this IS an ILLNESS!
I happened to have inherited this from my dad. Accepting
the illness is hard and living with it is even harder but
you will find your way through it!! Therapy helps a great
deal I also take medication and this with therapy relieved me of most
of my anxiety and fears! When life gets especially tough
I have to use my relaxation more and ride it out!!
I was a teacher for 35 years! I raised 3 children and
live a happy life!! It is possible to live a productive and full life!
Good luck honey and keep us posted! Judy