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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    Im really doing everything possible and its not enough
    Keeping so busy . Going to the group. Trying to kerb my drinking. 
    I seriously can't do more yet im on the edge of the cliff again. 
    I swear i spend my life looking over the edge pulling away then looking over again if you know what i mean.
    Effort counts for nothing with this illness. 
    What am i afraid of?


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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    You only die once. Fact


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  • Natashapearljamfan
    Natashapearljamfan Australia Posts: 3,777
    lastexitlondon said:
    Im really doing everything possible and its not enough
    Keeping so busy . Going to the group. Trying to kerb my drinking. 
    I seriously can't do more yet im on the edge of the cliff again. 
    I swear i spend my life looking over the edge pulling away then looking over again if you know what i mean.
    Effort counts for nothing with this illness. 
    What am i afraid of?
    My heart goes out to you and I wish I could help you. I'm sending you best wishes to help you. Sounds like you are doing a lot. 

    It would be good if you could step away from the cliff and remember all the important people in your life and how important you are to them, they need you in their life. 

    Try to make yourself smile at least 5times today...Did you know a forced smile i.e. putting a pen in your mouth will lift your mood because you are smiling and your brain believes it...otherwise listen to Smile...
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    I listened to riot act a few times over made me have good vibes. But i had rum as well!


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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    So back to my DR this afternoon.
    I go regularly sometimes its great and worthwhile
    Mostly he just chats about current affairs . Makes me think either ... he KNOWs there is nothing wrong physically or he ASSUMES . Because he doesn't even remember if im on or off meds. 
    Nice man and i do trust him as much as a Health Anxiety sufferer can trust a dr.


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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    These are the unhelpful thinking styles....i recognise most of these in myself. 


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  • chime
    chime Posts: 7,839
    edited November 2017
    I don't post here often but I have a Mum who suffers from health anxiety and the handout you shared is something I sent to her together with the above handouts. I was given all of these while on a mindfulness course. 

    We were also recommended these guided meditations.

    https://www.tarabrach.com/guided-meditations/

    I wish you well.
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    So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    I had anxiety really bad this morning.  It was triggered (no pun intended) by a neighbor firing off a few loud shots this morning.  As soon as I heard the shots I literally broke out in a cold sweat.  Happens every time.  I wish they'd take it to the range.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    Thanks chime.
    Brian im sure i would shit myself if someone let a gun off. But then again i live in a village north of london
     Not the done thing here!☺


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  • RogueStoner
    RogueStoner Sunny AZ Posts: 1,716
    Anxiety is like falling while blindfolded. You know you're going to hit the ground, you just don't know when. So you brace yourself the entire time. 
    Today was a bad day. Very bad. But I reached out to trusted loved ones and it helped immensely. I also recommend music, exercise or stretching, meditation (or just a couple minutes of mindful breathing if that's all you can do), and a hug can do wonders. And of course, some kickass people here to give support. :hug:
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    I gave in to valium this morning
     It did nothing to change my symptoms and my fear. 
    All i want to do is eat/drink ive challenged myself to only drink on the weekend. I have managed into my 3rd week but fuck me could i break that today. I believe im dying so why  try


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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    I found some pictures of me with famous people i met. Made me sad that i could see the man i used to be all be it at the time i was riddled with fear also but at least i lived back then.


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  • RogueStoner
    RogueStoner Sunny AZ Posts: 1,716
    lastexitlondon said:
    I gave in to valium this morning
     It did nothing to change my symptoms and my fear. 
    All i want to do is eat/drink ive challenged myself to only drink on the weekend. I have managed into my 3rd week but fuck me could i break that today. I believe im dying so why  try
    Don't give in. I'll stay sober with you today. Deal?
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    Ok i will try again today. I have half bottle of rum staring at me. But i promise i will for today leave it there


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  • Annafalk
    Annafalk Sweden Posts: 4,004
    edited November 2017
    Today when feeling anxious I thought to myself that I should embrace it, like give it a really great hug. For me that actually helped some.
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    Annafalk said:
    Today when feeling anxious I thought to myself that I should embrace it, like give it a really great hug. For me that actually helped some.
    That's not a bad idea, Anna!  I'm not always 100% able to see it like that but I do try to understand that anxiety is a part of who I am but not all of who I am, that it is one member of my "inner committee".  I acknowledge it, try not to be angry with it, but also try not to allow it to run the whole show.  

    lastexitlondon said:
    Ok i will try again today. I have half bottle of rum staring at me. But i promise i will for today leave it there
    Hang in there lastexit.  Good job leaving that bottle be today.    And remember you have friends here who care.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    Thank you . It is great to drop in here


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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    lastexitlondon said:
    Thank you . It is great to drop in here
    Always!  :plus_one:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Natashapearljamfan
    Natashapearljamfan Australia Posts: 3,777
    edited November 2017
    lastexitlondon said:
    Ok i will try again today. I have half bottle of rum staring at me. But i promise i will for today leave it there
    I'm thinking of you and know that you can be strong for you....is the rum hidden out of view, sometimes that helps. 
    We are all here for you, lastexit, and we believe in you. :hug:
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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,903
    This is very kind thank you. Its 7pm here. I had valium today so im tired may just sleep. See  of i can not wake early hours again. Im done with today


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