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I think sometimes we have to just say "F---k it."
No problem my dude..check it out when you can...Good lookin on the book!!!! ...Reading the reviews really gives me optimism...
I get it to some degree in crowded places too. Places like Chipotle where there are people behind you in front of you, beside you, young, old. I'm also on the taller side at 6'3" so I feel like I stick out in general and have insecurities that in my mind I think people pick up on, even though in reality no one cares.
I was the type of dude who throughout high school and college sat in the back corner of the room so everyone and everything was in front of me. Ridiculous thinking back. I probably should have done things blatantly out of my comfort zone instead of skating through the best ages of my life in my "safe zone." It's honestly probably created a whole slew of different issues.
I think sometimes we have to just say "F---k it." We are what we are. Definitely easier said than done. I think what we have in common is that WE CARE TOO MUCH. Or we're perfectionists. Afraid of failing or even being judged. That makes adopting the "F--k it" mentality that much harder. It's not in our nature. We can't change our way of thinking overnight. It's a battle.
Hey brother!Thanks for contributing man! Glad you stumbled upon the thread. I appreciate all these personal testimonies so much, whether it's about you or people you know.
One thing I've learned that may be of some benefit to others...embrace anxiety. It's okay. I think once you accept that it's part of who you are, it's easier to move on. It's okay to say "I have anxiety." Like you said, American society glorifies the "tough guy" keep your feelings within (ala the sentiment from Tony's pals in the Sopranos).
However, in my opinion that is WAY more counterproductive and even destructive. There's plenty of literature nowadays warning us how bad stress is for overall health. Keeping it stored within is like creating a ticking time bomb in a pressure cooker. No bueno. I learned the hard way. It needs to be released via the methods you described, exercise and so on. I'm still working on it myself.
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Haven't had a panic attack in about 2 years now but when I did, they were absolutely crippling.
Felt like I was going to die. Body would go numb, heart would be pounding out of my chest, feeling of impending doom, sweating beyond belief...
I don't miss those days one bit. I was able to change my perspective on fear through a ton of self help stuff. It was a grind for 6 months.
What type of self-help did you employ?
SSRI withdrawal was an absolute monster. I know some people have to take them, but please try to avoid them in any way possible.
I was withdrawing for months after. Waves and windows were crazy.
You're supposed to taper down over a few months.
Trust, I did. I didn't stop it cold turkey. I didn't respond well to the SSRI I was prescribed from the beginning. I got every bad side effect you could imagine. I then realized maybe taking an antidepressant was just a bad idea and I jumped into it too early. I went to the ER after my first panic attack as I legitimately thought I was dying. The doctor said I was completely healthy 26 year old male at the time and prescribed me Ativan and a SSRI. I knew it was a bad idea but I was hopeless at that point.
Best wishes to all of you either taking SSRI's or weaning off them.
Crazy, ya most of the time you should be ok tapering off of an SSRI.
Ativan is a benzo which is a totally different ball game. But for some people who can't live a normal life due to panic attacks those pills can be a god send.
Really? I see horror stories up the wazoo over SSRI withdrawals. I never want to relive that period in my life ever again.
And yea, I wanted to avoid benzo addiction at all costs. Only time I really take them is when I fly. And that's .5 mg at that.
Ya for real if done right. Some people take longer than 3 months.
But ya i have Ativan too but i don't take them. Just knowing i have them helps. I got the ones that go under the tongue so if i'm having a panic attack i can take one and in 5 minutes it's gone.
Last part is TRUTH. Knowing you have it near helps a ton. I used to carry Ativan/Xanax in my sports bag EVERYWHERE I went. I think mentally knowing I had an 'emergency pull cord' nearby prevented attacks from happening. I'm at that point now where I don't need them anymore and just keep them at home.
Glad to see you're doing well man. Keep it up.