Full moon

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Full moon
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Mon, 06-05-2006 - 1:39pm
Has anyone noticed that their anxiety increases during the week before the full moon? I am having a terrible time this week with anxiety and panic. I worked at a State Mental hosp before retiring and we noticed the patients always acted up the week before the full moon. Could it have some affect on our bodies? I had a nasty attack yesterday and went upstairs hoping to get some comfort from my dh. He flipped out and screamed at me about how tired he was of my panic and that he thought I did it purpously. I couldn't take it and began crying hysterically. I ended up driving to a girl friends house and spending the eve. I slept in the spare bedroom last night. Those of you who have an understanding dh, I hope you know how lucky you are. I rarely bother him with my attacks and I guess I shouldn't at all.

GRACIE

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In reply to: gracielace
Mon, 06-05-2006 - 2:05pm
That's interesting. I wonder what the connection might be? I'm having an awful week, but I thought it was just PMS.
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In reply to: gracielace
Mon, 06-05-2006 - 2:09pm
I meant to say more in my previous post... sorry you're having a bad week and that he's not as understanding as you would like. my boyfriend doesn't understand either, and he gets frustrated because he wants to solve "my problem" and he can't, so it upsets him. I think a lot of men are like that, they want to fix problems, and you can't really "fix" something like this. So, I don't think you're the only one who struggles with this. At least you have girlfriends who understand. :-)
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In reply to: gracielace
Mon, 06-05-2006 - 4:33pm

I don't think its so much that my dh wants to fix it. Hes a control freak and wants to control it. He has to control every aspect of our relationship. Anxiety or panic cannot be controlled by someone else. I can't get him to understand that. He thinks he can scream at me enough to make me stop having them. he tells me I just don't want to control them. Oh yes I do!! Nobody wants these things!!

The full moon can affect the tide so i wonder if it somehow affects our chemicals and sets off anxiety. Our body is 90% water right? maybe thats just a dumb idea but it does seem to get worse the week before the full moon. Sharon

GRACIE

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In reply to: gracielace
Mon, 06-05-2006 - 6:20pm

I totally agree with you.

Sheri Ann

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In reply to: gracielace
Mon, 06-05-2006 - 7:35pm

Funny you mention it, because YES I have noticed that my anxiety is heightened when a full moon is out. Hmmm, very interesting.

Leanne

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In reply to: gracielace
Mon, 06-05-2006 - 8:35pm

When i came back last night i went straight to bed in the guest room. i didn't get up with him this morning and I've been very cool to him this eve. He seems to be a little in shock. He better get used to it cuz i have had it!!

Hey being a vampire might be fun!!

GRACIE

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In reply to: gracielace
Tue, 06-06-2006 - 7:43am
20+ yrs ago when my anxiety and PANIC rose its ugly head, my husband did not understand it either. It was one of those pull up your boots kind of things. then he went to a psych appointment with me and the Dr. had a talk with him and totally put it into a perspective and my husband has read things on it and listen to tapes. So he has learned all that he can, only the sufferer knows the whole story but it does help to have someone who understands to some degree on your side. I haven't had a panic attack in about 8 yrs but sometimes my husband can kinda get stern with me and its,"Debra Kay! You are stronger than this and you know you are."It helps or makes me mad, either way it has taken my mind off of anxiety LOL Try to get your husband to see your Dr. or get educated on it. Hang in there. Debbie

 

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In reply to: gracielace
Tue, 06-06-2006 - 9:08am
I hate to even admit this but... A few years ago after a few bad attacks my dh went with me for 3 sessions, upon the pycologists request. He was advised to read about the condition which he never did. He argued with the phycologist during all 3 sessions. The phycologist refused to allow him in any more sessions. After an incident on his job he had to go to anger management counseling. He only went to 2 and bragged that he set the counselor straight. He said that by the time he was done she was agreeing with him!! There is no talking to this man. Once he makes up his mind about something thats it. He even tries to prove the Bible wrong! I just have to look else where for comfort. I am blessed to have many good friends. I just lost my Mom in Jan. and she was a great comfort to me. I think thats why things seem so hard right now. Finding this board has been a great help also.

GRACIE

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In reply to: gracielace
Tue, 06-06-2006 - 1:02pm

I'm sorry to hear all this - it sounds like you are in a stressful environment.

Sheri Ann