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05.29.08, 16:22 PM General Topics
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I am always generously anxious and I hate it hate it hate it. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.29.08, 04:22 PM Flag
 

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do you meditate? Do yoga? I have those days too and those 2 things seem to help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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I just started to trying to meditate and I constantly remind myself all day long to breathe and get back into the moment, but it is seriously a constant struggle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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commit yourself to five minutes a day of sitting meditation -- just sit quietly, focus on your breath, pay attention to your thoughts but don't get carried away with them, come back to your breath if you notice you've wandered -- and see if that helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Me too! I'd give up caffeine, but it's the only thing that causes my eyes to focus in the morning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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meds? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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OP: thought about it and just don't want to go down that road. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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hmm, anti anx meds made me nuts anyway. just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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give up caffeine and work. out. work out for 2 hours a day. there are lots of cbt techniques but i can't really describe them in detaiil here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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NP: Who the hell has 2 hours a day to work out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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if you are really suffering from anxiety, you make time. i've tried every med and tons of therapy and this is the only thing that doesn't make me a zombie and has a real impact on the anxiety. but i have panic disorder so if i just had generalized anxiety i might not find it worthwhile. i dont know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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OP: I know you are trying to help, but when people say "you just make time", it is really insensitive. I am a SAHM, cannot afford help, dh works long hours, I use evenings and weekends for family stuff, errands, household stuff, etc. AND I do get to the Gym twice weekly. where can I make time, honestly. please tell me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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NP: I agree, OP. I work full-time so to "make time" for 2 hours of exercise a day, I'd either have to quit my job or never see my kids or give up sleeping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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if I didn't work out this much i couldn't maintain a job, honestly, it is what keeps me functional [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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i work out from 10pm until midnight. sometimes later. i don't want to, but i know that i'll sleep solidly and not wake up with panic attacks. i have to do it, so i do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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If I did that I would get no down time and 5+ hours sleep a night and THAT would seriously not help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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yeah, you just have to find what works for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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I am a SAHM and there is no way I can work out. I go to the Gym twice a week but that is all I can do right now. what are cbt techniques? should I google? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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^^^2 hours a day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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that might be part of the problem. are you sleeping well? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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yes, I do sleep well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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....cognitive behavioral therapy. breathing techniques, meditation, journaling details about your anxiety [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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read How to Stop Worrying and Start Living - - - - Dale Carnegie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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wine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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