Sharing Positive .....

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Sharing Positive .....
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Mon, 10-23-2006 - 9:22pm

I just wanted to share this with you guys. We are sometimes too focused on the negative effects of panic attacks...but rarely do we congratulate ourselves for living well through a panic attack. So tonight I decided to share with you "my good panic attack if you want to say it that way"!!! I started having a good panic after diner and my thoughts were running wild...and I was thinking "here we go again, I wont be able to function well for the next couple of days because of this panic, and I wont be able to eat and blah blah blah!!! The negative thoughts went on and on ...until I just remembered all the good days that I had and that tonight was just a panic attack out of the blue because maybe I was tired and had a stressful day and that it did not mean that tomorrow would be the same and that I would be in constant panic for the next few days...the panic finally subsided and yes I was a bit shaken by it because it had been a while since I had a good one but instead I started thinking about the experience in a more positive way. I said to myself that I would try to go to bed earlier and continue to take it one day at a time like I was doing for the past month (which is working well for me) and I reminded myself of all the bad experiences I went throught lately and that was not so bad and that I believe in myself and that I know I can live through it well and just not put any pressure on my being....

I was just happy of how I dealt with it and wanted to share this with you guys. I find that sometimes we are too quick to go in that spiral of thoughts for nothing really because it brings nothing good and in our "present" it does not mean a thing. For the most part these thoughts are not reality and are mostly exagerations of our minds.

Hopefully some of you will be able to share simular experiences. Good Night

Sonia

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Mon, 10-23-2006 - 10:51pm

sonia,


thanks for sharing:) its always GREAT to hear about someone getting through a panic attack and not letting it get them down.

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Mon, 10-23-2006 - 11:37pm
WTG, Sonia! I have used this method for some time & found it very effective. In fact, I tell myself that the panic only lasts for 15 to 20 minutes out of 1440 minutes a day. Thx for sharing. Wishing you continued success. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Tue, 10-24-2006 - 9:09am

Thank you for sharing something positive Sonia! I also think that sometimes the negativity gets to be a bit much and pulls us down even more. It is so refreshing to hear how great you handled this panic attack!!

I applaud you! Keep up the good work!

Hugs,
Lisa

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Tue, 10-24-2006 - 9:49am

Thanks for all your great responses. This morning is not so great for me so now I feel like a "cheat" having you guys believe that I'm good at going through a panic attack with a positive note. I can't really explain why I'm anxious this morning and that is the worst thing for us worriers...when I can find a good reason it makes me feel better!!! Anyways I'm trying to listen to my body more and not pressure myself in eating or doing stuff. I feel tired...for the past week my sleep has not been that good with my little one being coughing and sneezing parts of the night and then my husband going to the fire department for a call and coming back in the middle of the night (he's a volunteer firefighter). That lack of sleep really gets to me!!! I will try to go to bed earlier and relaxing more. I'm going to acupuncture this morning and then off to my support group that will do me good!!!

ciao
Sonia

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Tue, 10-24-2006 - 11:52am

WTG!!!! It sounds like you are really getting a handle on them. I am doing much better now but hope to learn to cope the way you are.

Keep up the good work!

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Tue, 10-24-2006 - 8:32pm

Sonia, that's awesome!

Sheri Ann

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Tue, 10-24-2006 - 11:49pm

Congratulations Sonia,

What a great way to think about it. It sounds like you handled the attack really well and are maintaining a really hopeful attitude. I'm glad you've got such good things in your life!

Reminds me of a bedtime game that I've started with DD. She said that being in her room alone to go to bed made her feel sad. So, I started the "nice thoughts" game, where I sit with her for a few minutes after tucking her in and we talk about all the nice things that happened during the day. I think it makes both of us feel better. (and it has made her bedtime a lot easier!)

Smiles,
Dee