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Having suffered bad anxiety I can honestly recommend the books of Claire Weekes. She has an insight into nervous illness better than anyone I know! You have basically become afraid,of the state you are in. So afraid of another attack that the stress feeds into your sysytem and causes....yes...another panic episode. Its a vicious cycle.....but you can get free!

Good morning everyone... This is my 1st time writing a blog ever! And new to this website… so not really sure if anyone will read my post. It’s 5:46 a.m.. think I’ve only slept for 1 hour. Tonight has to be one of the worse nights. For the past 3 months I’ve been having such bad anxiety, stress and depression. I’ve gone through a few rough years and I think everything just build on my shoulders until finally my feelings exploded. It’s been rough.. I’ve had so many panic attacks these past few months I’ve lost count. Tried so many antidepressants they were all a fail. To be honest they brought on panic attacks ever since I haven’t taken any I haven’t got an attack. Just dealing with these unbearable anxiety symptoms… chest tightness and discomfort… a little pain…sometimes hard to breathe… (has gotten somewhat better) ehh and I’ve been clenching my jaw so bad at night & during the day. The muscle tension in my chest is the worse. I can handle the one in my back and the tightness.. I just get afraid with the tightness and sensations in my chest. I’m trying so hard to beat anxiety. Been researching so much and trying little things.. but it can be so debilitating. Never in a million years did I think I would go through this. Don’t wish this on anyone! This has to be the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through & trust me I’ve been through ALOT! I can’t wait for the day that I can look back at this and think I beat it… I’m healthy, I am fine, and most of all I AM HAPPY! I know I can’t give up and I have to fight! I hope & I pray that the month of October will be a better month. So stay strong!

Hello! Thank you so much for writing to me today means so much! You have no idea made my day! Not easy at all. Usually I’m the type of person that helps others and I never really open up to people when I have something going on. I don’t want to put my worries on other people’s shoulders. I went to the Dr and had test done. Luckily it’s anxiety.. kinda bummed because my anxiety makes my ekgs come out abnormal. Made me worry! But I know once this storm passes it can go back to normal since I’ve never had an issue. I’m trying my best to fight it off. Today I’m really proud of myself did a good job at trying to shake it off and focus on me. Thank you for the prayer! I could use as many as I can get! God bless you! And thank you once again! Hope you had a fabulous day!

When I was living with panic and bad anxiety I had blood tests, an ekg.....all normal. Your mind tells you something is seriously wrong.....so why cant the doctor find anything?? All these weird symptoms....pins and needles, feeling shaky, blurred vision, tightness and heaviness, weird thoughts, sweats.......these are all NORMAL reactions to stress hormones. So in a way there is nothing wrong with you; its just that your nerves have become super sensitised and react to every little thing. Even the thoughts;"OMG, I hope I dont panic in the shopping mall", or "I havent had a panic attack for a while, I wonder when the next one will be?" Can trigger it all off. The nerves react and send stress hormones again. You have become afraid of the anxiety state itself and this keeps you trapped. Acceptance is the key to freedom. I know. I,ve been there. I,m out the other side. Anxiety is a wonderful system to save our lives and stop us being harmed, but especially if you are a sensitive person it can go overboard. Dr. Weekes books are brilliant on this.....so all the best AyeAna......you can enjoy life again! Xx

AyeAna, thank you sharing your story. I have also gone through heartache and was not easy. But all I said to myself is not to get bitter and God helped me all the way.

Good morning everyone... This is my 1st time writing a blog ever! And new to this website… so not really sure if anyone will read my post. It’s 5:46 a.m.. think I’ve only slept for 1 hour. Tonight has to be one of the worse nights. For the past 3 months I’ve been having such bad anxiety, stress and depression. I’ve gone through a few rough years and I think everything just build on my shoulders until finally my feelings exploded. It’s been rough.. I’ve had so many panic attacks these past few months I’ve lost count. Tried so many antidepressants they were all a fail. To be honest they brought on panic attacks ever since I haven’t taken any I haven’t got an attack. Just dealing with these unbearable anxiety symptoms… chest tightness and discomfort… a little pain…sometimes hard to breathe… (has gotten somewhat better) ehh and I’ve been clenching my jaw so bad at night & during the day. The muscle tension in my chest is the worse. I can handle the one in my back and the tightness.. I just get afraid with the tightness and sensations in my chest. I’m trying so hard to beat anxiety. Been researching so much and trying little things.. but it can be so debilitating. Never in a million years did I think I would go through this. Don’t wish this on anyone! This has to be the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through & trust me I’ve been through ALOT! I can’t wait for the day that I can look back at this and think I beat it… I’m healthy, I am fine, and most of all I AM HAPPY! I know I can’t give up and I have to fight! I hope & I pray that the month of October will be a better month. So stay strong!

Hi AyeAna, welcome! Glad you're here. I hope you will find the encouragement and strength you're looking for. It's always a blessing to fellowship with other brothers and sisters. Know that you're not alone. If you ever want a listening ear, I'd be happy to be here for you too. Praying for you, sister!