Posted by cycling on July 30, 2010, at 18:42:34
In reply to Re: Racing/Anxiety Thoughts, Need Opinion, posted by morgan miller on July 30, 2010, at 17:12:41
In response to Morgan Miller: Yes I am 23 and yes I drank a lot I was in a fraternity if that makes any sense. Let me make this clear, I was not an alcoholic and I have proof. Right before I was taking my medications I was drinking 30-35 drinks /week. When my pdoc said I couldnt do that anymore, I said find, and went off cold turkey. If I was dependent on alcohol it wouldve been very difficult for me to go completely cold turkey. I do not have a problem with substance abuseI just like to have a casual drink every now and then with friends like any other normal person does.
In regards to my sleeping patterns, I do not have a problem sleeping once so ever. In fact, I sleep too much which Im trying not to do. Im setting a sleep schedule for myself now, exercising daily, I take 2.5 grams EPA, multivitamin, and I eat well (no fast food). My problem is dealing with an onset of an anxiety attack- I dont know how to handle those which makes it worse then leads to shortness of breath.I find myself always thinking about the situation Im in or the OCD thoughts which ruin my concentration. I need help catching those thoughts and not ruminating on them because this leads to my racing thoughts. I often catch myself asking what if questions and replaying scenarios of my past which causes me anxiety because I dont know why Im having these thoughts. Also, I feel like I have excessive worrying at times. Lastly, sometimes I get instrusive images in my head (typical of OCD)
All that being said, so what do you guys think?And I'm allllll down for natural treatments. I believe my brain should be my own pharmacy, but I also do understand special circumstances. We all have OCD, but some of us have bad habits. Bad habits can be reversed with discipline.
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