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Posie1Contributor
Hi friends!
Im recently going through a really tough time. In new to this so a bit nervous. Im going through withdrawal and my anxiety disorders have flared up. Medication withdrawal symptoms for me are horrible.include panic, worrying about everything,0CD.
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TheVorticonSenior Contributor
In response to: Massive anxiety fare up and withdrawal from medication
Jack5Casual Contributor
Hi @Posie1 . Hope you are coping ok. I second @TheVorticon suggestion to write down some positive experiences, can help to shift your mind a little from the panick to something a bit nicer.
Adding to this, something that has helped me is when im outside (or inside), i just try to notice what is around me, a flower or a tree, grass or the breeze, and just try to feel a sense of gratitude or love towards them in my heart. You can to this for 1 minute or half an hour, whatever is comfortable. It can help to say something either in your thoughts or spoken like 'thankyou for the breeze' or something similar, but its not essential. You may feel a warm sense of gratitude in your heart and this is nice you can just stay with that feeling if it comes. But if not that is ok too. Its not always easy but getting into these habbits weather its writting positive things or something else can gradually shift your attention to other more helpful feelings.
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Posie1Contributor
Thankyou for the tips,they have been helpful. i guess just practicing the shifting of mindset is the key.
In response to: Re: Massive anxiety fare up and withdrawal from medication and drinking..help!!argh
Posie1Contributor
This is so beautiful and sweey Thanks Jack! Im so good. nearly completely recoverd now. Life is good
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