One of the things that may happen to you overtime is a loss of self confidence. At some point you start to get blue and think that your life is just about anxiety. If you let it, anxiety can rob you of your confidence and make you suggestible to negative thoughts and self destructive behavior. Regaining or at least being conscious of regaining your self confidence can play a huge role in how well you adapt to this condition. You literally have to get out of bed in the morning and believe that today will be better than yesterday. That you
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Symptoms and Sensations
photo credit: Kevin N. Murphy Now, if you have anxiety disorder, or a related condition such as panic disorder, what are some of the symptoms and sensations you might experience? Let me just say that the list is long, very long. The number, frequency, and type of symptoms you experience will vary. But there are a few that are very universal. Here is a short list of some of those dreaded symptoms. Palpitations Racing thoughts Cold or Hot sweats Dizziness Malaise Urgency Depersonalization Obsession Depression Muscle
How to Tell If You Have Anxiety Disorder
photo credit: Wm Jas How can you tell if you have anxiety disorder or something like it? For starters, you worry way too much about things that don't really matter. For example, did you lock the car? What will happen if this or that happens? What if is your favorite way to start a sentence even. You do not like to meet new people. You don't like to go out in public, especially movie theaters, restaurants, night clubs, malls or any place were there is a lot of people. Your heart races too fast or too slow, you get sweaty palms when there is
My First Panic Attack
My first panic attack happened in the fall of 1999. I was 19 yrs old and having the time of my life. I was in school, had lots of friends, and partied all the time. On this particular night however, I was with two friends and we were having a few drinks. I went to the john and while I was sitting on the porcelain throne it came. It felt like someone poured hot water down my back, I then became disorientated. My heart rate increased dramatically and my palms became sweaty. I thought it was the alcohol so I jumped in the shower hoping that I