Posted by sregan on October 5, 2006, at 16:02:46
In reply to Why and What to Do about Horrendous Anxiety, posted by Phillipa on October 3, 2006, at 22:29:19
>How do I calm dowm Afraid to be alone. Always tired as I worry and worry about everything known to man. Love Phillipa
Sounds like you are hyper-stressed. Your system won't let you calm down. Doctors seem to think the thoughts preceed the brain chemistry. I think they effect each other. I know certain brain states facilitate certain thoughts. If your brain is in an anxious state you're going to have anxious thoughts.
When the brain is peaceful even the thought of death cannot disturb the peace. When the brain is hyper anxious having a hangnail can send you over the edge.
Benzos are a good short term help for anxiety. Xanax the most generally helpful because of it's short half life and Klonopin can greatly help sleep. You might have your cortisol levels checked. There is a type of Bi-polar and Melancholic Depression which manifest as high anxiety. Is your anxiety worst in the morning?
Also important to see yourself as cured and enjoying life again. Allow yourself to see it and believe you will be there again. When you find your mind is considering the worst take control and replace the scene with yourself feeling healthy and good...(has helped me tremendously)
Shawn
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