Now I'm Really Getting Scared

[tbcrawford]

Hi Francesca
i understand how you feel having suffered anxiety/panic attacks most of my life.it runs in our family.All i can say that helped me is alternate thinking…doing something to try to completely take your mind off things that are wrrying you at the moment.I love reading so i read "Rose Madder"by Stephen King the last time i felt really bad.I became totally engrossed (eventually) but i had to persevere initially as thoughts kept drifting into my mind.Also drink lits of water keeping hydrated is really important in anxiety.Eat lots of fresh fruit /vegetables if you can instead of processed foods.Finally pray all the time in your thoughts and deeds…all of this works for me i hope it helps you.I will pray for you
God bless

Glory be to the Father
and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the begining
is now and ever shall be
world without end
Amen

 

[francesca_gen]

Thank you! All very good suggestions. Last night I curled up with the hot water bottle, the cats, and my knitting, and then a book, and I actually slept really well and woke up calm(sih!).

And then my sister called and offered to come with me Monday! I was not expecting that at all. It’s taking some of the anxiety off, not having to go by myself.

Later today I will go to the 5 PM Mass at my home parish and tomorrow may go over to a nearby one either for a Latin NO or an EF, depending on time. Being in church so much the past few days has helped – except for last night’s panic.

And yes, having panic/anxiety problems under normal circumstances is unpleasant enough, but it definitely makes things like this a little extra challenging. My sister, who doesn’t really understand, is trying to be nice about it, though, for which I am grateful.

As I am for all of your prayers!!!

In Christ,

Francesca

 

[Agatina]

Hi Francesca,
Knitting & books & lots of Masses. You must be a wonderful person.
You’ll be in my prayers.
Love in Christ,
Agatina