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[over it]

Had my birhday yesterday and didnt go to m mad but eneded up drunk and in bed by 7! Woke up this morning feeling like shit and have been into wook having strong panic attacks and just feeling dreadful. At home for lunch and I have had a drink to get rid of the fear and now going back into work! Im not drunk donmt worry but I feel at my lowest! HAvent done this in years. Just been through a major earthquake 2 weeks ago and still getting aftershocks and my neves are SHOT!!!! Had enough of this!!!!
I need , want to stop but the fear gets me so badly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mish]

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Stop. Breathe. It's okay.
You're okay.
You can't undo what happened. But you can do what you know you need to do, and that's take charge now before it spirals and you get sucked back into the vortex.
Hang on. I'm holding on for you too in my heart. XXXX :h

[Lillypond059]

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Hi over it, I know exactly how you feel, I had been AF for over a month, but I went on a binge friday night and saturday, no al yesterday or today, I was beginning to feel so good, but now back to square one.I watched raining in my heart this morning,was an eye opener for me, wishing you all the best Lilly x

[sapphire1]

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over it;963458 wrote: Had my birhday yesterday and didnt go to m mad but eneded up drunk and in bed by 7! Woke up this morning feeling like shit and have been into wook having strong panic attacks and just feeling dreadful. At home for lunch and I have had a drink to get rid of the fear and now going back into work! Im not drunk donmt worry but I feel at my lowest! HAvent done this in years. Just been through a major earthquake 2 weeks ago and still getting aftershocks and my neves are SHOT!!!! Had enough of this!!!!
I need , want to stop but the fear gets me so badly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi thereOver It

Just wanted to show you some support as you struggle with this. Going through those earthquakes must have been terrifying for everyone. Do you think it might be a good idea to see your doctor and talk about something to calm you down for a little while? Just in the short term anyway. If you dont want to do that, do you take any supplements? There are lots of herbal supps that you can get to help with the panic/anxiety. If you want you can PM and I can give you some details about what I recommend. In the meantime, hang in there, get some fresh air, go for a walk or get some other exercise ; play some music; stay on the these boards a bit more so that we can offer a lot more support. Thinking of you and sending you lots of strength...Janeen

[sapphire1]

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Lillypond059;963501 wrote: Hi over it, I know exactly how you feel, I had been AF for over a month, but I went on a binge friday night and saturday, no al yesterday or today, I was beginning to feel so good, but now back to square one.I watched raining in my heart this morning,was an eye opener for me, wishing you all the best Lilly x

Gday Lilly,

I hope that you are feeling a little stronger today. Just remember what I said about learning to ride that bike Sending you hugs....Janeen

[Lillypond059]

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sapphire1;963510 wrote: Gday Lilly,

I hope that you are feeling a little stronger today. Just remember what I said about learning to ride that bike Sending you hugs....Janeen

Hi Saph, thanks for your advice, that was really good advic, you hit the nail on the head there, feeling a wee bit stronger today,I really do want to beat this, Hope you are well
Lilly x:l

[angel77]

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Hi over it - I hope you are ok. Try not to beat yourself up. Although I know it is hard when your are feeling bad. I have been AF for 21 days now and I so nearly slipped today as I was upset. So I know how hard is! Sending you lots of hugs and support.

[over it]

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Thanks everyone!
Ive got an appointment with a counsller tomorrow so hopefully will get something out of that!!! Been pretty good since Monday. Havent stopped yet but am not getting drunk and not feeling quite so bad! I'll be in touch for sure! Its just so difficult to stop when ive got so much stress in my life at the mo, maybe I havent though and its just me!!!!
xxx

[Mish]

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The stress will decrease with Al intake. Congratulations on seeing a counsellor and keep on keeping on.

[mollyka]

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Hi Overit, you seem to be getting stuff under control. Panic attacks are awful - I had them for about a month and actually still get them from time to time, Sapphire, what are the herbal remedies for panic and anxiety? My doc gave me a few xanax but I don't like to take them, would be afraid they would make me dopey.
Overit, thinking of you
Molly

[Peacefull]

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Hi Overit,

I hope you are feeling better, I suffer from anxiety myself and know how debilitating the attacks can be. I have taken Bach's Rescue Remedy - yellow package, liquid and also Sedatil from Boiron and they are tablets - they are homeopathic remedies that do take the edge off.

One thing I would like to share is that my anxiety has gone down to almost zero since I quit drinking, it's been 25 days and the first week was rough for anxiety but the longer the AL is out of my system the better it gets.

Keep coming back, this site is a huge help.

[Dewdrop]

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Hi there Over it,

Just wanted to drop by and say hello, hope you are feeling abit better. Please keep posting and take care of yourself.

Dewdrop :h

[choice]

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Hi Over it,

The earthquakes have been horrible. I'm in Auckland and didn't feel the one in the Bay of Islands... but for the folks down south... whew! I also suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. I just dropped by to send my support. Also to share that like peaceseaking, my anxiety since taking AL out of my system has gone down to almost zero. I'm handling the stress in my life much more comfortably and coping more calmly. It is really worth getting AF if you suffer from anxiety. Hang in there and take care. :h

-Choice

[sapphire1]

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mollyka;965205 wrote: Hi Overit, you seem to be getting stuff under control. Panic attacks are awful - I had them for about a month and actually still get them from time to time, Sapphire, what are the herbal remedies for panic and anxiety? My doc gave me a few xanax but I don't like to take them, would be afraid they would make me dopey.
Overit, thinking of you
Molly

Hi Molly,

Anything with Valarian, Hops and passionflower. YOu can usually get them at the supermarket. Take more than the RDO initially and then lower the dose as you feel better. Adding extra magnesium and B complex helps as well. I highly recommend vitamin B3 in doses of about 500mg 3x daily..it is a natural anti-depressant......take them with vitamin C up to 6,ooomg per day. PM me if you want more details

[rebirth]

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Hi Over,
Hope you are okay and back on track soon. Just to let you know that I became an alcoholic when I started to suffer from panic attacks. I got my first attack in my mid twenties so I thought that the best thing would be for me to comotose myself whenever I get an attack. 15 years on and now I am an alcoholic!
I have not had an attack for 9 years now and I basically read alot of self help books on the subject. It's about calming yourself down by breathing and changing your thinking from fear to "so what". It's worked for me so far. When I feel an attack coming I still use those techniques. x