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Sally
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Post Journey of Recovery
on: July 28, 2015, 21:28
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One topic I have struggled to find a lot of information on is what recovery feels like. I know that everyone will experience things differently but it would be good to understand more about the journey to normal anxiety.

Recently I suffered with panic and anxiety for 2 weeks then for about a week and a half felt better but now I feel anxious again. This time the symptoms feel slightly different too. I know that there will be good days and bad days and that is part of it but a podcast on this topic would be great.

Chad
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Post Re: Journey of Recovery
on: July 29, 2015, 02:12
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I have a specific event that has been a trigger ever since it happened. For years, I'd think of it, and my heart would pound and my hands would shake.

I've faced that event with the help of a counselor and friends that I've shared with, and now for me recovery means that I can think of this event and not have the physical reaction.
Eddie
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Post Re: Journey of Recovery
on: May 23, 2016, 15:52
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This would be a good topic to bring up.

Although it is different (anxiety) we need to start a thread here of successes. For example, today I went to the crowded restaurant and ate my meal, felt uncomfortable, but I walked out of there like a champ. I overcame my sensations. boo yay!
Gurumiche
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Post Re: Journey of Recovery
on: June 21, 2016, 01:53
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I agree. Each day, I take public transportation to/from work. At first, I would get anxious and panicky when I saw a crowded train. On a couple of occasions, I simply waited for the next train. Today, however, I make it a point to get on the train, especially when it's crowded. I immediately start to do breathing exercises, and within seconds of being on the train, I feel better. I still get panicky every once in a while (it happened to me last week), but I squeezed into the train and I felt I had accomplished something. I brag about it to my wife, and I feel like a little kid at times. But she reminds me that what I'm doing is for the best and to not feel like a kid. Life is good, and it can only get better.

Be well.
Eddie
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Post Re: Journey of Recovery
on: June 29, 2016, 17:38
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That's great Arturo. Congrats on facing your fears. The moment you walked into the crowded train is the moment you changed. I too tell my wife my accomplishments feeling like I just got a star on my forehead from my teacher for doing a good job. take care
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