Hey guys, its been awhile since I wrote on
here, or have had the need to look for
answers. This last week, I have been so
tired! All I want to do is sleep. I do
have a lot on my plate right now with
school, and other things. I have been
having all kinds of panic attacks and
crazy tension headaches. Together the
tension headaches and fatigue make is so
hard I can barely function, my eyes burn
and feel like sand paper. Do other
anxiety sufferers feel this way? blood
tests and everything else are normal, so
its not iron definitely or anything
serious. Please Help!
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futurelovers
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 101
Posted: 03-10-07 06:16am
Yes, as an anxiety sufferer myself, I have
felt exactly the same way you are feeling
now. Those are all just symptoms of
anxiety.
First, I'm just wondering if you are
getting enough rest - it's very
important.
Second, you can help relax yourself with
some natural supplements that reduce
anxiety - some good ones to get are 5-HTP,
L-theanine, and L-tyrosine.
Third, you need to acknowledge to yourself
that you are tired BECAUSE of your ANXIETY
and nothing else. That way you will know
that you need to work on reducing your
anxiety and you aren't panicking about
what is currently happening to you
(multiple symptoms).
Fourth, you need to practice slow, deep,
and relaxed breathing. You need to take at
least one proper deep breath a day (using
the bottom of your abdomen, not your
chest), and ideally you should take a deep
breath each time you feel you are
stressing out. You need to practice such
deep and relaxed breathing on a regular
basis.
Last, you need to be more social and talk
more to your family and friends. Those are
some of the best ways of helping you relax
and reduce anxiety. Try not to engage in
intense social situations - if you find
yourself stressing out and panicking in a
social situation, excuse yourself out of
it and go for a short walk.
I hope those little points will help you.
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Stan
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Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 1696 Location: ,
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Posted: 03-10-07 10:53am
You may want to try a glucose tolerance
test.
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ocdengineer
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 48 Location: SA, TX
Anxiety And Panic Posted: 03-10-07 11:06am
I agree that anxiety and panic are
probably simply higher as a result of
stress in your life. Try meditation to
relax yourself in the morning. Set aside
at least 15-30 minutes a day for just you
and sit and relax. While relaxing try to
keep your mind free and clear of all the
thoughts that are in there. It is really
difficult so don't expect to quiet your
mind in a day or even years, but you can
make it less noisy and learn to dismiss
thoughts quicker so they don't have that
run-away effect that leads to anxiety. If
you want some instruction on how to
meditate check out www.buddhanet.net
There is a ton if info on meditation as
well as mindfulness, both of which would
help you greatly.
