Unexpected Visitor.

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Registered: 08-04-2005
Unexpected Visitor.
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Tue, 05-08-2007 - 6:47pm

Hello there~

I'm new here , I actually used to be a cl on the relationship board several years ago. Anyway...My name is Jani, but I'd like to be called Honesty. Hope everybody is having a great day..it's so beautiful outside!

That brings me to my ordeal....

The unexpected visitor...'ANXIETY'....it happens at the oddest of times...my heart feels like a small race car's engine, trying to make it to the finish line, which by the way is on the other side of my body...

I take xanax mostly at bedtime, although, I also take it when that feeling decides to just make it's presence known...siiiiggggghhhhhhhhh

Does anybody want to share with me
1. How to calm down
2. How you ride through the anxious feeling
without taking more medication

I'd appreciate any feedback....I look forward to meeting you!

^j^Honesty

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Registered: 08-04-2005
Fri, 05-11-2007 - 6:51pm

Hey Jan~

Thanks for getting back with me...I know how busy you may be!

Yeah, lately I've had a few major attacks...though, I am beginning to work past those and I'm growing my life towards being a healthy and beautiful place that I can call my very own...

Routine is an excellent health regime...I applaud your determination...Oh my goodness gracious, 'me' time is ABSOLUTELY a necessity!! I spend this time on my laptop, writing, drawing or watching tv....soon I'll be getting a kitten, so that'll definitely help to calm me *I LOVE CATS*...I've been thinking of a nice aquarium too....

Supplements can be a good idea...I'll look into it, the only supplement I've even tried is melatonin, for sleep...other than that I take Neurontin, Paxil, Xanax, Calcium, Ibuprofen, Baclofen and a Multi-Vitamin w/ Iron...

Caffeine free is my way also...Decaffeinated tea and coffee...I think I may need caffeine though, at least in the afternoon...I don't know, trial and error seems to be my middle name, lol...We shall see....

It's awesome though to be able to connect with others...ya never know who, when, where or how you'll meet...the message boards are a great place

^j^Honesty

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 05-11-2007 - 8:49pm

Practice, practice, practice is what worked for me!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 05-11-2007 - 8:52pm

The counting has helped me, too!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 08-04-2005
Fri, 05-11-2007 - 11:11pm

Hey Sheriann!

Thanks so much for your warm welcome -- it truly means a lot...I'm really happy to have found your wonderful group...everybody has been very friendly and they have also been giving me some terrific advice too!

Where can I find the chat link.........when is the next chat? I'll try to make the next one...

Hugggsssss

^j^Honesty




Edited 5/12/2007 1:23 pm ET by honestyabounds

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