I got a puppy September last year, and he's helped some with a routine. Up around 6:30, go for a morning walk, take him to the next-door puppy playmates from 10-3, home for another walk. Bed around 9...

Some b vitamins are used for increasing energy levels, which is counterproductive for anxious people with nervous energy. If there's a deficiency, it's my understanding that people with anxiety...

Completely agree. For me, physical activity has been the best help, but not just any old exercise. It has to be walking/running with my puppy.

Ha! You made me laugh with this. I *think* I have a decent handle on your tone now, but thank you for extrapolating. It's funny you mentioned poetry. You know how we infer tone, volume, etc. when...

Dahila, I can see that, how he's grounding. I remember the first time I read one of his responses, I couldn't tell if he was serious, joking, trying to start trouble, arrogant, or compassionate. The...

I walked farther this morning than I've gone in the last year.

I read the last couple of pages of this thread this morning and experienced such a variety of emotions. Gratefulness for my own marriage and family, compassion for you (is it an insult to say...

I've noticed the same thing and have a new appreciation for "mindless" hobbies.

Glad to hear you're taking more steps forward than back.

As private and personal as a diary is supposed to be, I think this would have been enough to traumatize me as a young kid.

I'm extremely thankful to have had a great childhood....supportive and...

Hi and welcome. Agoraphobia crept up on me a little over a year ago. At first, I couldn't even have family visit my home without having a panic attack and I couldn't go more than a few feet outside...

I've left a full grocery cart in the middle of a store, andit's frustrating, since you've got to eat. A psychologist helped me with my fears of what others think of me, and healthier lifestyle...

Numbers 2, 6, and 7 have been so important for me and my husband. He's a "fixer" and it drove him nuts for awhile that there wasn't much he could do. He's had to learn to be patient and...

That's great that your CT came back normal! I've bruised part of my spine before without knowing how I did it, so that's one possible cause of pain. Anxiety can definitely cause twitches, tics, and...

Hi,
I'm 31 with agoraphobia, and my zone is limited to my neighbor's yard. It sounds small, but I can see my progression. A few months ago, my zone was half that size. A few months before that, I...

I was looking around on Simbi (a free barter site) and came across a pilot who offers help with flying anxiety. His knowledge could ease some fears:...

From my own experiences, it's a fairly typical story of anxiety. We all have our different symptoms and triggers, but I can relate to much of what you wrote. There are many threads on here about what...

Ignore the other people and do whatever you need to alleviate the anxiety. I know, easier said than done. Distractions are helpful. I make lists in my head -- like picking a letter of the alphabet...

Exercise or physical activity during the day if you're not already active. Healthier meals -- less sugar and caffeine, more leafy vegetables. Relax the hour before bed with meditation, massages,...

The panic attacks that come out of nowhere -- like those that wake us up -- seem to benefit the most from lifestyle changes. There are physical components to anxiety, so anything you can do to make...

All of the above for me. Being outside calms me, but I don't want to go out in freezing weather. Social situations bring anxiety, but then I get depressed if I miss out on them. And I definitely...

Hi, and welcome to the forum. Anxiety sucks -- it's currently keeping me home every day, but I'm taking steps to overcome it. When it comes to therapists, there are lots of mediocre ones, a few bad...

Welcome to the forum. I've woken up with panic attacks before, and while mine aren't exactly like you described, my symptoms have been similar. Scary times. Have you made any lifestyle changes to...

Ooooooh, I like all of your kitchen tools :) I collect/hoard small kitchen appliances, but I can't say I use them often enough. I know what I need to eat, but it's hard when no one else in my family...

I've woken up with too many panic attacks, so my bedroom makes me anxious. I often sleep on the couch, which has always been my "safe" place. So, yeah, I'm pretty bad with avoidance, too. Have you...

Hi and welcome! The panic attack that started my spiral came out of nowhere, while i was weeding my garden, so i know what you mean. The physical and mental are so closely related, so anything you...