Found a New Trigger - Just What I Needed
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Found a New Trigger - Just What I Needed
| Fri, 12-16-2005 - 3:33pm |
I have lived in the same area my whole life, so same winter weather. The other day I was driving in the snow/sleet, which never bothered me before and had an anxiety attack. Then it happened again a couple days after. How can some things become triggers after so long being okay?
Alison

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Hi Jan & Everyone on the Board,
I think that it has a lot to do with our chemical triggers along with our emotional responses. I would do everything from eating Bananas since this is good for your serotonin levels and drinking orange juice when I got shaky. Also, running water over your wrists is great when you sometimes get faint. Hiking and walking are a great theraputic helps too....I used to get the jelly legs that was the worst! Although, I have never taken medication in the back of my mind I always knew I could if I needed it and I believe that everyone that takes medication should not feel like they are failing in anyway. I have noticed posts the last few days with people saying how they felt bad they took a pill or this or that. Just take it when you need it. Sometimes you need a boost, everything in moderation. If this helps you get by and gives you more strength to focus on healing, than be kind to yourself and do what works. Also, do not beat yourself up afterwards. The anxiety is worse enought without being your own worst enemy. My therapist years ago was like why don't you take something why are you torturing yourself. Due to family reasons (father former drug user)I never wanted my father to find out if I took them because I was afraid that he would have something over me and never change for the better. I knew that they both were not the same in no comparison, but I was a kid. As an adult I realized that is not the case. I have learned a lot about my life...I am happy with the person I have become and it took a lot of trial and error.
Whatever triggers our anxieties, I believe mostly comes from a doubt in our ability to be ok.
I won't keep bombarding you with these long messages. I guess when I finally decided to write on here the dam broke :) I also do not want to be one of those people that spout stuff but this all hits so close to home for me. On that note, I just want you all to know that you are doing your best and be proud of everything you do. My cousin who has anxiety issues took zoloft and it worked for her. I have had friends that have taken it and they are fine and will still take a xanax before a plane trip. They are doing great and I do not even think that it matters if they had to take a pill to do it. Whatever works.
Have a great weekend!
Paula
Paula, thank-you for sharing.
Sheri Ann
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