True Confessions - Don't Judge
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MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
CBT and talk through your issues with someone who will just listen, not judge or try to solve (preferably a pro but anyone you trust will do).
Thanks, I just want the over thinking to stop... my mind is a million miles a minute non-stop right now but I don't want to revert to meds to stop it. If that makes sense.
Yep its a common problem, you're not alone in it at all. CBT will help you recognise the triggers and help you stop the pattern you're going through now. Its a fantastic coping mechanism but it wont "cure" it. IMO you'd need to talk through the issues you have and work towards getting better in addition to CBT.
Anxiety was once described to me (by a lady I have the upmost respect for) as your brain activating the fight or flight response to situations that do not warrant it.
Pretty accurate description. And it gets scary because a lot of it is a mental thing but it has physical effects on your body if you don't learn to control it. Id second the suggestion of talking to someone about it and try to figure out exactly what your triggers are.
Practice taking deep breaths, get up and walk in you can, find ways to keep yourself grounded and calm3 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
I completely understand where you are coming from. I had my first anxiety attack 3 weeks ago. I talked to my doctor about the insomnia my anxiety causes. She put me on trazadone. It seems to help a little. Start off by talking to someone, whether it be a professional or a friend.0 -
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MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
CBT and talk through your issues with someone who will just listen, not judge or try to solve (preferably a pro but anyone you trust will do).
Thanks, I just want the over thinking to stop... my mind is a million miles a minute non-stop right now but I don't want to revert to meds to stop it. If that makes sense.
Yep its a common problem, you're not alone in it at all. CBT will help you recognise the triggers and help you stop the pattern you're going through now. Its a fantastic coping mechanism but it wont "cure" it. IMO you'd need to talk through the issues you have and work towards getting better in addition to CBT.
Anxiety was once described to me (by a lady I have the upmost respect for) as your brain activating the fight or flight response to situations that do not warrant it.Cerealsensei wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
CBT and talk through your issues with someone who will just listen, not judge or try to solve (preferably a pro but anyone you trust will do).
Thanks, I just want the over thinking to stop... my mind is a million miles a minute non-stop right now but I don't want to revert to meds to stop it. If that makes sense.
Yep its a common problem, you're not alone in it at all. CBT will help you recognise the triggers and help you stop the pattern you're going through now. Its a fantastic coping mechanism but it wont "cure" it. IMO you'd need to talk through the issues you have and work towards getting better in addition to CBT.
Anxiety was once described to me (by a lady I have the upmost respect for) as your brain activating the fight or flight response to situations that do not warrant it.
Pretty accurate description. And it gets scary because a lot of it is a mental thing but it has physical effects on your body if you don't learn to control it. Id second the suggestion of talking to someone about it and try to figure out exactly what your triggers are.
Practice taking deep breaths, get up and walk in you can, find ways to keep yourself grounded and calmbrowneyedgirl749 wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
I completely understand where you are coming from. I had my first anxiety attack 3 weeks ago. I talked to my doctor about the insomnia my anxiety causes. She put me on trazadone. It seems to help a little. Start off by talking to someone, whether it be a professional or a friend.
Thanks all, I hate putting personal stuff here but at the same time it is a coping mechanism for me. I will deal with it, just feeling really overwhelmed at the moment.
Funny about the deep breaths, that was the only way I could fall asleep last night. After a good cry, of course.
Again, thanks and I appreciate all the great advice.0 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
CBT and talk through your issues with someone who will just listen, not judge or try to solve (preferably a pro but anyone you trust will do).
Thanks, I just want the over thinking to stop... my mind is a million miles a minute non-stop right now but I don't want to revert to meds to stop it. If that makes sense.
Yep its a common problem, you're not alone in it at all. CBT will help you recognise the triggers and help you stop the pattern you're going through now. Its a fantastic coping mechanism but it wont "cure" it. IMO you'd need to talk through the issues you have and work towards getting better in addition to CBT.
Anxiety was once described to me (by a lady I have the upmost respect for) as your brain activating the fight or flight response to situations that do not warrant it.Cerealsensei wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
CBT and talk through your issues with someone who will just listen, not judge or try to solve (preferably a pro but anyone you trust will do).
Thanks, I just want the over thinking to stop... my mind is a million miles a minute non-stop right now but I don't want to revert to meds to stop it. If that makes sense.
Yep its a common problem, you're not alone in it at all. CBT will help you recognise the triggers and help you stop the pattern you're going through now. Its a fantastic coping mechanism but it wont "cure" it. IMO you'd need to talk through the issues you have and work towards getting better in addition to CBT.
Anxiety was once described to me (by a lady I have the upmost respect for) as your brain activating the fight or flight response to situations that do not warrant it.
Pretty accurate description. And it gets scary because a lot of it is a mental thing but it has physical effects on your body if you don't learn to control it. Id second the suggestion of talking to someone about it and try to figure out exactly what your triggers are.
Practice taking deep breaths, get up and walk in you can, find ways to keep yourself grounded and calmbrowneyedgirl749 wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
I completely understand where you are coming from. I had my first anxiety attack 3 weeks ago. I talked to my doctor about the insomnia my anxiety causes. She put me on trazadone. It seems to help a little. Start off by talking to someone, whether it be a professional or a friend.
Thanks all, I hate putting personal stuff here but at the same time it is a coping mechanism for me. I will deal with it, just feeling really overwhelmed at the moment.
Funny about the deep breaths, that was the only way I could fall asleep last night. After a good cry, of course.
Again, thanks and I appreciate all the great advice.
You'll be surprised at how easy it is to let things out here. Something about not having to face these people in real life makes it easier to let the personal stuff out. Just hang in there. I started using an app called CALM. It seems to help me clear my head when I go to bed. There is also a meditation section on there. Maybe you can give that a try.1 -
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kitty_meow_meow_ wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
You can make it through anything one second, one minute at a time. Sometimes going a day at a time is just too much. Take it down to focusing on the right now and not later. Hugs!!!!!
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RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
*hugs*
*b00b grab*
*butt slap*
I hope things calm down and you feel better soon. Love ya.1 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
CBT and talk through your issues with someone who will just listen, not judge or try to solve (preferably a pro but anyone you trust will do).
Thanks, I just want the over thinking to stop... my mind is a million miles a minute non-stop right now but I don't want to revert to meds to stop it. If that makes sense.
I understand not wanting to take meds if you don't have too. BUT there are times where it helps, it only has to be temporary. As a friend says, better living through chemistry.1 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
CBT and talk through your issues with someone who will just listen, not judge or try to solve (preferably a pro but anyone you trust will do).
Thanks, I just want the over thinking to stop... my mind is a million miles a minute non-stop right now but I don't want to revert to meds to stop it. If that makes sense.
I understand not wanting to take meds if you don't have too. BUT there are times where it helps, it only has to be temporary. As a friend says, better living through chemistry.
Whilst this has its merits its not without pitfalls. In the uk we use I think beta blockers (I might be wrong on that) at first to take the "edge off". This is a short term useful solution and also not ideal.
With the main meds e.g citalopram and sertraline etc there is an adjustment period where things can get pretty bad when you start taking the meds and again when you stop (also happens when you increase and reduce dosages) so its not a good idea to have them as a short term solution.0 -
Time to find a good alteration/seamstress. If the clothes are worth having theg are worth fittingGirl_With_Muscles_ wrote: »I hate shopping for clothes these days. If it fits my tummy it's way to small over the shoulders and chest area and if it fits my shoulders and chest it's baggy everywhere else.
And pants.. well if they fit my thighs and bum they're baggy around the waist and vice versa.
And don't get me started on dresses.
I'm just gonna be wearing workout cloths 24/7
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LittleHearseDriver wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
*hugs*
*b00b grab*
*butt slap*
I hope things calm down and you feel better soon. Love ya.
There are dr. And meds to help you deal...and of course this happy little place filled with village idiots tk assist in offering context0 -
I confess I have some seriously fantastic MFP friends. 0
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Girl_With_Muscles_ wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »Girl_With_Muscles_ wrote: »MrStabbems wrote: »Girl_With_Muscles_ wrote: »I confess I'm frustrated cause my muscle ups and strict hand stand push ups are going no where and the best coaches over here are all in Spain so I'm on my own
rings or bar?
Bar. I'm not as slow with the rings for some reason and my transition is better there
I must say im not a big fan of the movement but I would look developing more power and improving thoracic flexibility as well as the shoulders. How are you with high pull ups?
With your handstand pushups depending on your current strength I would suggest slow negatives. I've seen folks use yoga mats stacked up under them and do partial reps, remove a mat and go again.
Nah I can do one with out scaling it. My trouble is that when my head is on the floor I relax instead of bursting up again so I have to use all my strength to push myself up again. If you keep your body tight it's supposed to be easier
Push through it then dude, stop relaxing! you're not on holiday your working out!0 -
I confess i'm bored AF at work and can't wait to go home0
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I confess I very strongly dislike my job and have complete distrainment for the drive I have to make since my work moved on the other side of two bridge tunnel crossings. If it wasn't for my family and the pay I get I would have left a long time ago. The only jobs in my market that pay what this job pays would require me to travel 50% of the year or more.0
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I confess I'm so close to giving up. My head isn't in it at all.1
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cabronlobos wrote: »
oh dear...0 -
cabronlobos wrote: »
That was supposed to be a secret. Geez...0 -
cabronlobos wrote: »
That was supposed to be a secret. Geez...
it still is
.... it's just now a secret shared by thousands0 -
Motorsheen wrote: »cabronlobos wrote: »
That was supposed to be a secret. Geez...
it still is
.... it's just now a secret shared by thousands
I swear, you share one link to a tasteful collage...0 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »I confess I am not sure how much more stress I can take.. I had never really understood what people meant by they have such high anxiety it manifests into panic attacks. The past few weeks, I have learned what this means and I don't know how to deal with it besides cry myself to sleep. Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling after today the stress and anxiety will only get worse for quite awhile before it gets better.
I know this feeling and it is usually after I let things bottle up for an extended period of time and then I have a mini meltdown. I feel short of breath and insanely anxious and just generally freak out a bit. It makes me feel weak and then I am mad at myself for being weak. We all have struggles and can only handle so much. I wish I could give you a big hug right now!
Nailed it. 0 -
Honestly, bit bored with life overall right now. Not a bad rut but just off and lacking motivation to care that I have no motivation. I have litte briliant moments of inspriation followed by days and weeks of F'its.0
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Motorsheen wrote: »cabronlobos wrote: »
That was supposed to be a secret. Geez...
it still is
.... it's just now a secret shared by thousands
I am still in the dark. I never get put on the right email lists *sigh*
I'm sure if you ask @cabronlobos he would share. He screens all my nudes.0 -
Motorsheen wrote: »cabronlobos wrote: »
That was supposed to be a secret. Geez...
it still is
.... it's just now a secret shared by thousands
I am still in the dark. I never get put on the right email lists *sigh*
I'm sure if you ask @cabronlobos he would share. He screens all my nudes.
@cabronlobos Alright mister, you better not be greedy. If you accidentally throw your own in there I won't complain..... much
Dang... how do I get on this list? Lol0 -
I confess I've been getting day-drunk in the office and eating peoples lunches on Friday afternoons, then not tracking the calories on MFP, then crying myself to sleep at night.0
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