sorry not been on here for a while, I use a forum called panic no more its helpful.

yes Ive experienced it for years at a time before I knew what it was, thankfully and just by sheer luck I found...

hi, have you ever tried mindfulness? staying in the moment is a thing that anyone can practice, you can basically practice not worrying.
I used to be the same, worrying over everything, rumination,...

It was -8 last week here in UK (cries)

I used to hate Xmas because of my anxiety, now I just don't like It because it drags on a bit.
The good thing about Xmas for me is that I know by 2nd Jan its all as far away as it can be until it...

Hi. Try to remember that without the thought there can be no feeling. The best advice I can say to you is that you don't have to be inside the battle, you can step out and watch it, you can be an...

Hi. Yes I unfortunately had a lot of experience with depersonalisation and derealization and it is not very pleasant..... Ask me anything..
In the meantime this some good advice from panicend.com
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Ye a sign of recovery is about right.
I go on another site called panic end.com
There's lots of free info on there and a helpful forum.
The guy who runs the site an promotes his book is also on...

I've had a real journey with it if I'm honest. It started when I was 16. I had what I no now was a panic attack. That set me off with anxiety until I was 32!! The problem was I didn't no what it was...

Also if i experience this and let it affect me. As in i let it consume me like i have in the past its usually followed by the derealization feelings and all the other unearthly craziness nightmare

I've had anxiety in my life for 23 years on and off.
I've had a bad year this year although I'm so much better now and getting better all the time. My problem is i always slip back into my old ways...

Mine came back in February. The hardest part for me was the dissociation symptoms because of it, i.e derealization, depersonalisation, the utter hellish madness........
It came as such a shock to...

Hey I'm sorry to hear it's come back. Im in a similar situation myself after a 5 year break! I'm in the process of re-educating myself all over again. I'm winning, it sounds like you are too. Don't...

Thankyou I'll give it a whirl 😃😃

Sounds silly but i watch this kind of thing and use headphones. It relaxes me. I hope it relaxes someone else too

https://youtu.be/atELVQ9aVGw

Here the reason behind it....
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This is a great read by the way. Very scientific and very matter of fact. I hope you can believe and apply this as it's so very right

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CBT is short for cognitive behavioural therapy and it works. Yes getting out more will 100% help you. Get anything by Claire weekes she says things that really hit home with me. Good luck

Thanks. Yes good luck with your anxiety

Hi. It's very common for a tight chest. What I tend to do is to drop my shoulders, put something comfortable on and try and relax. That's all it is. You need to relax. Walking in woodland, nature etc...

Although I'm convinced that I have panic attacks every now and then, when I read other people's descriptions of them they never seem to be anything like what happens to me. The symptoms I read about...

I did exactly the same thing. I bought this as an audio book on audible. Listened to it at work. It's very reassuring and makes me feel less anxious because it explains scientifically what's...

Yes you are right. We have inate human traits in all of us. Being kind or grateful makes you feel at peace. That feeling of peace is good for the human race as a species. Everyone's a winner ☺

Well i hope you are happier now. Gratitude works for me when I am feeling ok. It won't be long before i can feel that again hopefully

I'm now 39 by the way

I don't even think i have a word in my vocabulary to describe what i go through. Ive had anxiety issues on and off since i was 16. I only found out that derealization was even a thing 6 years ago. It...

Sleep was once a problem for me to. It's easily managed, cut out caffeine, do exercise, try mindfulness? Notice your mind wandering towards worries and thoughts that are only going to keep you awake...