Scared

[NoriLee]

My everyday life consist of an Anxious body, mind, heart... I'm so scared I can't get it together. I just wish I understood how I got here. I've always been shy and quiet. The past I felt like I was finally coming out of my shell and just like that... Nothing is the same. I suffer from severe anxiety and I'm so scared. Every little thing I manifest into this big thing and I feel so lost. My legs are cramping and I feel these pains mostly in my legs now, but I get them everywhere and I freak out. I think I might have a clot... My heart is weak... I don't know anymore. I'm so scared. I'm trying to keep my head up but I feel like it's controlling me. I pray for streamer and one day being able to be me again and smile. Sorry if I sound like a Debbie downer.

[Nowuccas]

Hey NoriLee,

I suggest trying a magnesium supplement for the leg pains, because muscle cramps are one of the symptoms of a deficiency, along with possible depression, or anxiety, and up to 80% of Americans are deficient in it; see http://www.naturalnews.com/046401_magnesium_dietary_supplements_nutrient_abso rption.html

If it's the cause, a supplement should begin working within 2 weeks.

Check out: http://www.wikihow.com/Overcome-Shyness & http://www.ehow.com/search.html?q=shyness&skin=corporate&t=all

Read: The Hidden Face of Shyness by Franklin Schneier, et al., & Painfully Shy: How to Overcome Social Anxiety and Reclaim your Life. Markway BG, St. Martin's Press, New York, 2001., & The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Your Fear. Antony MM, Swinson RP., & Dying of Embarrassment: Help for Social Anxiety & Phobia. Markway BG, Carmin CN, Pollard CA, Pollard CA, Flynn T., & "People Skills," written by Robert Bolton, Ph.D. The book help will help with communication in all areas. It helps when you have anxiety in "people" situations, from your bookstore, Amazon.com, or BarnesAndNoble.com

View the posts on social anxiety/shyness at http://anxietyforum.net/forum/showthread.php?33912-My-SA-Dealing-with-thoughts-of-judgement&p=223666#post223666 where there are tips and therapies shown.

Hypnosis is merely a heightened state of suggestibility, in which you are better able to communicate with your subconscious mind; view http://myfavoriteinterests.com/hypnosis/ about what it is, and isn't.
85% of people are suggestible, to some degree, so you could either preferably seek professional hypnotherapy, or, if not an option, hypnosisdownloads.com has several suitable ones you may want to click on and check out, including overcoming shyness, meeting people, making small talk, and maintaining focus & concentration. Professional advice is to use preferably only 1, or a maximum of 2 at any one time.

My previous post about anxiety may be viewed at: http://anxietyforum.net/forum/showthread.php?33964-New-to-the-site-and-looking-for-help&p=223989#post223989*

Anxiety Attacks:
An anxiety attack, sometimes referred to as a panic attack, is an unforeseen periods or incidents where there is a sudden fright or fear of intense proportions. These attacks focus on fears that are most often not rational; however the person with the disorder believes he or she is in terrible danger or at extreme risk. Most often these anxiety attacks occur all of a sudden; i.e. they are not planned nor do they come with any type of warning mechanism built in for advance action. Results are that
the person suffering the attack will feel about to faint or near death's door. People who suffer anxiety attacks report the following symptoms, listed in no particular order:
Discomfort or pain in the chest, Vertigo or
Dizziness, Upset stomach / Nausea, Loss of
Control, Loss of Mental Stability, Stress,
Cold or hot flashes Heart palpitations or
near heart attack, Shallow breathing, Shakes / Trembling
Anxiety disorder is characterized as having anxiety feelings that are "always there / all inclusive," make people want to isolate themselves from society and hamper everyday activities with others.

Assume for the present that anxiety and / or magnesium deficiency is the source of your physical symptoms; employ the acupressure tapping / EFT, or PMR above*, and if the problem continues after a few weeks, consult a cardiologist.

[Jamer]

Hi,
Well you have definitely come to a good place, there is for sure a great feeling to be had just from knowing that you are not alone.
I have battled with Anxiety and Depression for many years and I am now a 39 year old man. The invisible curse is horrifying and unfortunately so few people are aware of what sufferers go through on a daily basis.
I began to write a blog about my experiences so that people can see the familiar pains and I hope that my words will help. I can't post a link to my blog just yet but when I can, I will let you know.
I hope that you find something of value in it as I have tried to make sure that every reader realises that there is a way forward.

[NoriLee]

Thank you... I look forward to reading your blogs. I just feel alone sometimes. I wish my family and friends understood my everyday terrors. I want to get my life back and face this e head in but then BAM!!!! It's ugly face appears as soon as I feel like... I got this under control. I dot think it will ever happen. I just try to stay positive and keep it going... It's HARD��

[Anne1221]

How old are you? Does anything seem to make things better? (such as meditation)