Posted by KrissyP on February 28, 2003, at 16:37:04
In reply to Re: anxiety attack and relaxation » KrissyP, posted by babak on February 28, 2003, at 14:11:04
Ahhhhhhh I apologize. I understand what you are saying now. I'm sorry. ABSOULTELY-ME?-RELAX? It makes me more anxious like "dang-I should be doing something" I see exactly what you mean-yes and I am sorry you are going through this-I know in reality that doesn't help but I hope it does just a little? Did you tell me what meds you are taking? Can I start there? I'd like to try and help you with this and share. Please post again:)
Kristen
My point is that it doesn't matter how I relieve the tension; relaxing my body, visualization or what ever. The point is that as soon as I relax I get anxiety attacks. That is why I don't want (dare) to relax because the anxiety attack which proceeds any relaxation I get is a lot worse than the tension.
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> My question is: do you get anxiety attacks as soon as you relax?
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> This is what is freaking me out because I think it is a real catch 22. I can’t relax because as soon as I relax I get anxiety attacks. I am depressed and tiered because of all this tension I have to carry around, but I can’t get rid of the tension because I get anxiety attack. Do you see what I mean?
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