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Registered: 12-27-2006
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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 4:28pm

Hello, I'm new here, but am looking forward to getting to know everyone. I have what my doctor calls "Psychlothimia" as well as anxiety and depression. I have panic attacks every so often depending on what is happening in the day.
I find my anxiety surrounds my relationships. It's not what is happening, but what I THINK is happening that scares me. I replay conversatons or situations in my mind and then think, "GOD, they must have thought that sounded stupid" or "Damn, I must have offended them".
Things like that. I'm a very outgoing person and love to be in social situations, but I worry all the time about how I sound, how I come across, if I look fat, ugly, etc. I've been told by many people that I am beautiful and witty, etc, I just don't take compliments well.

Just wanted to drop in and say hi. Now I need to go and figure out how to do this profile thingy :)

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Registered: 12-21-2006
In reply to: glamfatale
Wed, 12-27-2006 - 5:46pm

what is the "psychlothemia" you have? i havent heard of that. thakns for your reply earlier it helped alot. i have been doing yoga and reading on how to start meditation and just started going to the gym more often. and eating better and i dont drink any caffeine anymore. did you ever suffer from panic attacks? whenever i have them i get dizzy and my hands sweat and my vision gets blurry or spotted like im about to pass out but i know im not. i try to say positive things to myself to help but it doesnt always help. ive never had to really deal with depression or low seld esteem except now i jsut want to get better. i am going to my therapist on jan 4th to see what he can do with my dosage and he may increase it. i have a book on anxiety and it says in there that serisou mental illnessses like schizophrenia, which is what im always afraid im going to get, develop over a long period of time and that a person cant "loose it" from panic attacks. but i always think "what if" and i know thats what causes me to be afraid. i try to stay positive and i have the best bf ever and he always reassures me that he loves me and that nothing bad is going to happen to me. the people on here have helped me so i hope they can help you too.

love,
melissa

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Registered: 07-28-2004
In reply to: glamfatale
Wed, 12-27-2006 - 9:03pm

Hi,

Welcome! Hope to "talk" with you around the board. I have anxiety issues too, so those concerns are familiar to me. This is a really friendly group, so come back anytime. :)

Smiles,
Dee

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Registered: 12-27-2006
In reply to: glamfatale
Wed, 12-27-2006 - 9:27pm

Psychlothimia (SP?) LOL, is a milder version of Bipolar Disorder, my moods can go from happy to sad in a matter of minutes and I have rages sometimes. The highs and lows are much more concentrated as where in Bipolar Disorder the highs and lows can be spread out over months or years.
All the things you are doing,(eating better, working out at the gym, meditation) are WONDERFUL. Those will produce endorphins in your body and allow your mind to relax. When the little fears in your mind pop up, remind yourself that it's only your anxiety, like it's only the wind, LOL. That's a way of reminding yourself of the truth rather than buying into the fear itself. (Ok, I'm really gonna botch the spelling on this one)Scitzerfrenia, is a whole other illness in itself, but can cause anxiety. But I don't think having anxiety will cause that.
I do have panic attacks, but mine usually include me feeling a "burning" in my mouth and hyperventilating. What I do when I feel the panic onset is take a deep breath and hold it for 3 seconds, then let it out slooooowly. That breaks up the train of thought that started the panic in the first place. I also journal to help get those feelings out. Or I call a close friend, who immediately calms me down.

Hope this helps, keep on with the stuff you are already doing :)

Smile, it makes you feel better :)

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: glamfatale
Wed, 12-27-2006 - 10:56pm

Welcome. I have anxiety and panic disorder. I also had wicked insomnia until I recently went on meds (Lexapro and Klonopin) and those have helped a lot. I exercise regularly, meditate, do yoga once or twice a week, and journal. And see a therapist. LOL I'm trying to stay in these habits so that once I get off the meds (it will probably be at least a year) I can try to manage this condition without them.

Those mood swings must be kind of scary. I know the panic attacks are. And I was always so drained and sad after I had one. It's exhausting isn't it?

Just read your profile. Are you really a wrestler? Probably comes in handy with five kids. LOL I have three and it's like herding cats getting them to go anywhere.

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: glamfatale
Thu, 12-28-2006 - 12:57am

Hello & welcome to our caring community. The relationship anxiety has been discussed before by other members. It's easy to slide into the *what if* thinking especially if you're a born worrier, like me): It is hard to cope with thoughts of what others think of us. I have found that most of mine are not real. Just imaginings that go hand in hand with low self esteem.


Please use the advanced search engine @ the top of this page & look through the old posts. Join us in chats on Tues. & Thurs. evenings from 9 to 11pm EST. We appreciate your posting & giving support to others. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan

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Registered: 12-27-2006
In reply to: glamfatale
Thu, 12-28-2006 - 10:58am
Wow, you're doing some really great things to help your condition. I hate when I have panic attacks, but I don't have them too often, thank God.
Yes I really am a wrestler, it's my outlet for all the things in my life. We travel around quite a bit going to shows. I love it, it's fun. You might be seeing me on TV soon, so who knows. :)
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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: glamfatale
Thu, 12-28-2006 - 5:56pm

Hi & welcome!

Sheri Ann