Anxiety attacks has returned

[sleepyangel30]

Me and these stupid anxiety attacks. I'm sitting here being a cry baby. crying my butt off. I've been having anxiety attacks before IC came alone. Once I got IC my anxiety gotten worse. I just want to be around alot of people now. I really need someone to talk to. I don't have anyone to talk to now my husband is at work. I talk to katrina last night online through msn. She made me feel better. The anxiety attacks hit me really hard during the mornings and late at night. I been doing very well with my IC, But I keep having dreams about my bladder and it scares me. I'm trying not to let the devil steal my joy. I know it's him messing with me again. I need to pray more.

[SharonA]

Angela... :grouphug: and :kissing: I am sorry that you are having these attacks. I wish there was something I could do to help reduse the anxiety. The best I can do is pray that the peace that passes all understanding comes upon you. Lay in His arms, sweetie, and let Him give you comfort and rest. :pray:

[sleepyangel30]

Thanks

[lulu5]

Oh Angela-I too have panic attacks-they're the worst aren't they? Hang in there and keep praying; God won't let you down-
Mindy

[kadi]

Hi Angela,
I find distraction to be a big help with anxiety. Somehow if I fill my head with "which bead do I need next in this pattern?" it leaves less room for the scary stuff.... The trouble always comes when I try to argue with it & it builds & builds.... Turn away from it, put your mind somewhere else. If you do crafts or bake or garden or sew - maybe you can do a project for someone else as a gift- oh, & put on some music too!! Put your thoughts on God & on the person you're doing something for. That always helps me most. I never really did crafts before IC, but have found it's a good stress/anxiety outlet. (That & eating, but I don't recommend the eating.)
Love,
Kadi

A few verses for you. (from "The Purpose Driven Life", Day 23)

Proverbs 4:23 "Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts."

Romans 12:2 "Let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God, what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect."

[July]

Hi there,
I have those nasty anxiety attacks as well. Sometimes my heart is beating so fast and I feel like I want to pee really bad. I think I put a lot of tension into my pelvic area when I get worked up. It is hard not to think of that part of the body first. My PT said that stress tends to affect the weakest part of our bodies, so some people get migraines, some get neck/shoulder pain, and some get pelvic pain if that particular part of your body is weak. If it is weak, stress attacks it. I get disappointed in myself for getting nervous about every little thing. Do you get real nervous when you have to go somewhere? I guess it is fear I will be in pain when I'm out and about. I use to be able to handle life much better. However, turning to God's Word and promises has been a real help! I like reading your quotes. They have helped me remember to have faith.

Here for You,
July

[Dixiefireball]

Oh bless your heart hon would a cyber hug help any? :grouphug: I wish i could be more close to you and all of my ic family so i could help you all out more.
Hon if you ever need me please pm me or email me at JEFFERYGREENWAY@aol.com please make sure you tell me its you from from here that goes also for anyone else who needs me.
i have those feeling to i found a low dose of klonopins does help.
hope you are feeling better soon
sending you hugs and prayers
Rhonda
P.S
I know the devil is after us all we just have to fight him and let God guide us in the right way.
Always remember the Footprint pome.

One night a man had a dream he dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD across thesky flashed scenes from his life for ach scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand one belonged to him the other to the LORD.
When the last scen of his life flashed before him. he lookd bac t the footprints in the sand He noticed that mny times along the pth of his life there was only one set of fotprints e also noticed that it happend at the very lowest and the saddest time in his life.
This raly otered him and he questioned the LORD about it LORD you said that once i decidd to follow you you'd walk with me all the way, but i have noticed that during the most troubledome times n my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when i needed you mostyou would leave me The Lord eplied my pecious child I love you ad I would never leave you during your times f tial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints i was then that i carried you.

SOMETHING FOR ALL OF US TO REMEMBER.

Angela,
WE LOVE YOU.
thank you for just being you.
Rhonda (((((((hugs)))))))))

[JAMIEL]

I so sorry about your panic attacks..My brother just started getting them recently..He has been having a horrible time with them. I feel for you! I know that his doctor put him on a medication (Paxil?? maybe or Zanex)...He has been seeing a pshycologst to help him deal with them. I know this must be difficult along with everything else that you have going on but we are here for you!!

Jamie :kiss:

[SheriG]

Angela,
From reading all your posts, you seem like such a sweet sincere woman. If you are having anxiety attacks, maybe your doc could prescribe you something. I take ativan...it is inexpensive, and really takes the edge off! Angela, I hop you feel better soon. If you ever need/want to talk, please feel free to pm me, and I will give you my email address, and phone # You take care Angel...Don't let that devil mess w/ you!!!

[arcticfox]

Hi Angela!

I know exactly what you are going thru, I at one time suffered from bad anxiety attacks, so bad I didn't want to leave the house! I still suffer from anxiety attacks, but they are not as bad because I try to face them. In fact I have one this weekend I have to face if I am feeling better (bladder wise, I am having a bad flare this weekend and can't seem to shake the darn thing!)
Somedays I don't want to face what is causing me anxiety, but when I do, I feel like a bird and can fly! It is a great feeling, it is just getting the nerve to take that first step. It is very hard.

I have a lot of things that I do when I start to feel anxious. They are the following.

1. pray
2. write in my journal
3. deep breathing exercises (like meditation)
4. talk with friends online or on phone or in person
5. keep busy somehow to keep mind off negative things.
6. tell myself 10 things that I am greatful for. (whether it be from having a roof over my head, to having the cat sit on my lap, to seeing the shape of the clouds above my head)

Maybe you can try some of them. I hope that you start feeling better my friend. Take care of yourself. Big soft hugs to you. :grouphug:

Lynn

[LoisLane_04]

Hi Angela,
I hope that you feel better soon!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[sleepyangel30]

Thanks and Yes I'm feeling better....

[pele411]

angela,

i can really relate to having anxiety attacks - especially at night. I take clonazepam before bed but some nights it doesn't seem to relax me at all. I just get really scared and start to worry about everything in my life and fear that someday I just won't be able to stay strong anymore. Sometimes I would be laying in bed and it felt like the reality of being sick was hitting me for the first time and all my past strength was gone and replaced entirely with fear. I have to admit sometimes a good cry helps relieve all the tension that builds up.

I moved into my own apartment a few months ago and it is just me and my kitten, so I think sometimes that also makes it harder for me. I notice that when my boyfriend stays over I am able to relax much more and sleep easier. thank god we have people in our lives who can still make us laugh and hold us through all the tears. And when i am alone and can't sleep i like to come online and read new posts. i am so thankful for this site and feel much more sane when i realize we all have so much in common. :)


love
Jessica

[sleepyangel30]

Thanks jessica. There are other things that give me anxity attacks not only IC. I've had them since I was a kid. I was sexually abused etc.

[pele411]

angela,
i don't even know what to say ... i am so sorry to hear that. :( you sound like an incredibly strong woman.




:kiss: :grouphug:
love
Jessica

[khatinger]

Angela,

Anxiety is a terrible thing, I only had panic attacks for a brief time in my life, but I thought I was dieing. Try to keep busy, and we will all pray for you.

Kelly

[sleepyangel30]

Thanks Kelly.. By the way I'm doing alot better and I'm happy. I wont let ic steal my joy and life.... I'm not ic I'm still Angela :)

[songbird7]

Angela, I'm glad you are feeling better. Anxiety and panic attacks are not fun. I started on anti anxiety meds back in 1969, because I was working a stressful job with IC. Now, I am working to reduce the dose as these that I take nicely relax the bladder but are addicting. You are in my prayers as are all of you.
Gentle peace.......
Songbird

[songbird7]

Whoops, I got the date wrong when I started the meds but it has been since 1989. i hope I can eventually get off the medication as I've been taking it daily; I am in the middle of a gradual, very gradual decrease in dose. Well, sleepy eyes are closing.
Love, Songbird

[songbird7]

I find the signature lines here very inspiring. There is so much faith here. Everyone is different; some believe in God, some do not. I do and I really appreciate some of the scripture quotes; it calms me and brings me peace.
((((((( )))
Songbird

[blue]

Just checking to see how you are. I also suffer anxiety. I understand, take a deep breath and try to relax.

[MakinIT]

Hi Angela

It's almost 2 AM so that tells you the mood I'm in. So yes, I too have "panic attacks" that keep me awake or give me terrible dreams. I try to first, breathe deep (cause I always get sick and I can't stop my heart from racing), I then go to a quiet place and do some meditation (for you, I think prayer would inserted) I have a book of quotes that are calming to me so I try to remember them (I usually can't read them until I calm down) and fill my mind with those images. Valium helps too!!!! (Ha) That's a joke, I really just try to use my valium for what it's prescribed for, that is, spasms in my bladder.

Tracey