topic New to Here 2nd time suffering in Anxiety

New to Here 2nd time suffering

ggina — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:52:09 GMT

Hi all im new to this 12yrs ago i was put on medication for panic attacks and did really good till the doctor felt i could come off the meds 3 and half months ago now i have it back worst than the first time.

I have been back on the meds for 5 days and its helping a little I know it takes time to get back in the system I am trying to find some info on relaxation so I can control it better.

New to Here 2nd time suffering

Gruffudd — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 08:55:31 GMT

Hi there ggina,

Welcome, it sounds like things have been quite hectic for you. There are a few places you can look for some information, one is in the forums here where there are often threads with a pin at the top about self help tips or surfing it out. Also up the top in that blue bar there are drop down menus, I found the information in the facts about anxiety helpful and in there the part about treatment had some strategies.

I hope things are getting better for you.

Rob.

New to Here 2nd time suffering

Chicken_Wings — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:16:45 GMT

Hey Ggina,

You're right, it takes a bit of time for things to even out when you start up your meds.
I have trouble relaxing sometimes too. Try downloading the Headspace App.

The basic version is free and has some guided 10 minute relaxation sessions. I find I get quite tense in the morning so I do one before I go to work. The other good time to do it is just before bed because sometimes I get so relaxed I just fall asleep.

Its basically mindfulness, which you can do anywhere. Its all about redirecting your thoughts to help you relax and stop intrusive thoughts.
If you get tense during the day, you don't necessarily have to do a full on mindfulness session, there are ways to do it at your desk and nobody would know.