http://conqueranxietypanicattacks.com/a-concoction-of-anxiety-attacks-impatience-and-frustration To help suffers of anxiety panic attacks Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:20:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://conqueranxietypanicattacks.com/a-concoction-of-anxiety-attacks-impatience-and-frustration/comment-page-1#comment-6860 Lady Bug 277 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:53:43 +0000 http://conqueranxietypanicattacks.com/a-concoction-of-anxiety-attacks-impatience-and-frustration/#comment-6860 I would like to know how old you are to answer this question, but I would seriously think about starting an antidepressant. Your situation sounds like it has a chemical imbalance basis because you don't think there is an explanation for the problem. However, the problems that you are talking about are probably not going to go away on their own and will probably only get worse. With an antidepressant, you will be able to think more positively and see things in a better light. It's worth a shot and won't hurt a darn thing! Good luck to you. I would like to know how old you are to answer this question, but I would seriously think about starting an antidepressant. Your situation sounds like it has a chemical imbalance basis because you don’t think there is an explanation for the problem. However, the problems that you are talking about are probably not going to go away on their own and will probably only get worse. With an antidepressant, you will be able to think more positively and see things in a better light. It’s worth a shot and won’t hurt a darn thing! Good luck to you.

]]> http://conqueranxietypanicattacks.com/a-concoction-of-anxiety-attacks-impatience-and-frustration/comment-page-1#comment-6859 becksno2 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:38:23 +0000 http://conqueranxietypanicattacks.com/a-concoction-of-anxiety-attacks-impatience-and-frustration/#comment-6859 I can totally relate; I used to be the queen of panic attacks and freaking out. When I start to feel myself get out of control, I take a deep breath and remind myself that I'm probably making something bigger than what it really is. (People like us tend to have HUGE expectations and freak when they don't work out perfectly). I also realize that if something doesn't get done right away, the world is not going to fall apart. I have to be realistic and admit when I'm wrong; if I'm being dramatic/making a big deal, this will help me to keep things real. Being a Christian, I do pray and ask God to help calm me down. (He always does). It doesn't always happen instantaneously and sometimes that can make me freak out more (why can't I calm down?!); self control is developed with patience. Just be patient and ride it out; don't let your feelings overwhelm you and take you on a roller coaster. Keep it real and you'll be fine! I can totally relate; I used to be the queen of panic attacks and freaking out. When I start to feel myself get out of control, I take a deep breath and remind myself that I’m probably making something bigger than what it really is. (People like us tend to have HUGE expectations and freak when they don’t work out perfectly). I also realize that if something doesn’t get done right away, the world is not going to fall apart. I have to be realistic and admit when I’m wrong; if I’m being dramatic/making a big deal, this will help me to keep things real. Being a Christian, I do pray and ask God to help calm me down. (He always does). It doesn’t always happen instantaneously and sometimes that can make me freak out more (why can’t I calm down?!); self control is developed with patience. Just be patient and ride it out; don’t let your feelings overwhelm you and take you on a roller coaster. Keep it real and you’ll be fine!

]]> http://conqueranxietypanicattacks.com/a-concoction-of-anxiety-attacks-impatience-and-frustration/comment-page-1#comment-6858 Opester Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:00:16 +0000 http://conqueranxietypanicattacks.com/a-concoction-of-anxiety-attacks-impatience-and-frustration/#comment-6858 Practice makes perfect. Sorry to quote an old cliche, but it's the truth. Changing your thoughts and perceptions and changing your behavior takes time and patience. Try learning deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation exercises to pair with the counting to 10 and work on stopping the negative thoughts that lead to escalating emotions. A great self-help book (though written originally for depression, but equally useful for anxiety which co-exists) is Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Burns as it addresses the most common forms of distorted thinking and how to change it. A therapist could help you significantly with cognitive restructuring. Practice makes perfect. Sorry to quote an old cliche, but it’s the truth. Changing your thoughts and perceptions and changing your behavior takes time and patience. Try learning deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation exercises to pair with the counting to 10 and work on stopping the negative thoughts that lead to escalating emotions. A great self-help book (though written originally for depression, but equally useful for anxiety which co-exists) is Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Burns as it addresses the most common forms of distorted thinking and how to change it. A therapist could help you significantly with cognitive restructuring.

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