Posted by electracat on November 18, 2009 at 10:02:03:

In Reply to: Re: Please help--just developed panic posted by Jim2 on November 18, 2009 at 05:41:43:

Jim,

thank you for your very wise advice. Reminds me of the Buddhist teachings i've been
working on--but not working on enough!

I love the idea that my mind is trying to help me, not hinder me. That helps a lot. And the
idea of just 'being' and letting whatever happens, happen, is very familiar but so hard to
put into practice! Funny, last night i was reminding myself that it IS just 'me'--that can be
so comforting when you feel assaulted by everything.

I think the idea that one should 'love yourself and that one...deserves to be happy and at
peace' is key: Often i feel that so much of this anxious cycle begins precisely because i
DON'T necessarily love myself enough, and i don't give myself permission to rest, sleep
well, etc. *sigh*. Work in progress.

Just so scary--i've never had the crazy gastro-intestinal stuff that i'm having now, along
with the anxiety. Feels so insanely unhealthy, and of course i try to resist it.

Do you think i should work on letting go of the need to sleep/rest? That is probably what
is fueling this. I guess if i work on it all it'll help.

And--I will consider the Lexapro. Has it helped you with stuff like this?

F43--thanks for the recommendation for lavender oil. I'll consider getting it! :)

thank you both so much for responding...It was lovely to wake up and see some support.
Definitely needed it...;)

Rest well, and I'll post an update soon.

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