Comments on: Anxiety and the support we are suppose to receive http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/01/12/ Anxiety no more Helping sufferers overcome anxiety and panic issues Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:30:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: No More Anxiety http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/01/12/#comment-145 No More Anxiety Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:11:49 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=12#comment-145 Hi Jess, On the problem of two different resources. I always say to people, if it feels right then go with it. I used to see people that waffled on and taught me nothing, I knew they were not helping and moved on. It is like when you read a book or information on a site and it really makes sense and you can relate to it, then go with it. I was pretty good at reading a book on anxiety and making my own jusdgement within the first few pages if it was just medical mumbo jumbo by someone who had not been through it or if it was good, helpful information. Hi Jess, On the problem of two different resources. I always say to people, if it feels right then go with it. I used to see people that waffled on and taught me nothing, I knew they were not helping and moved on. It is like when you read a book or information on a site and it really makes sense and you can relate to it, then go with it. I was pretty good at reading a book on anxiety and making my own jusdgement within the first few pages if it was just medical mumbo jumbo by someone who had not been through it or if it was good, helpful information.

]]> By: Jess http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/01/12/#comment-143 Jess Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:43:02 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=12#comment-143 Hello, I think you make a really valid point about the lack of resources to cope with the despair anxiety creates. I recently went to see my GP who is referring me to a counsellor, and agreed to put me on the adult waiting list as I am 17 but will probably be 18 by the time someone is available to see me. I'm a bit worried about getting contradictory advice though, I'm not sure how to cope with trying to listen to two different resources? Jess x Hello, I think you make a really valid point about the lack of resources to cope with the despair anxiety creates. I recently went to see my GP who is referring me to a counsellor, and agreed to put me on the adult waiting list as I am 17 but will probably be 18 by the time someone is available to see me. I’m a bit worried about getting contradictory advice though, I’m not sure how to cope with trying to listen to two different resources?

Jess x

]]> By: No More Anxiety http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/01/12/#comment-108 No More Anxiety Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:50:16 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=12#comment-108 Yes no problem, My next post will be on Sunday regarding what Frank asked me to post, just a little busy at the moment. If I do dissapear for a few days, this is the reason, but I will always come back. Also as you say it is nice to see people helping each other also. Paul Yes no problem, My next post will be on Sunday regarding what Frank asked me to post, just a little busy at the moment. If I do dissapear for a few days, this is the reason, but I will always come back. Also as you say it is nice to see people helping each other also.

Paul

]]> By: Frank http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/01/12/#comment-106 Frank Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:08:08 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=12#comment-106 Hey Paul I'm glad to see that the community here is interactive and very supportive. I was wondering if, maybe after you've addressed Frederic's post, if you could maybe do a post about muscle twitching. I've already realized that it is just an offshoot of anxiety and mainly the stress levels in my life but there are times where i am slow or stubborn to realize this sooner. The symptom doesn't bother me as much as it did earlier, but back then for me it was probably my biggest obstacle in recovery. It took me a while for me to realize that anxiety and muscle twitching are linked and earlier I thought it was an irregular heartbeat or some other chest or heart problem since the twitching often occurred at a rate faster than a normal heart beat. Anyways thanks for your time in reading and considering. Hey Paul

I’m glad to see that the community here is interactive and very supportive. I was wondering if, maybe after you’ve addressed Frederic’s post, if you could maybe do a post about muscle twitching. I’ve already realized that it is just an offshoot of anxiety and mainly the stress levels in my life but there are times where i am slow or stubborn to realize this sooner. The symptom doesn’t bother me as much as it did earlier, but back then for me it was probably my biggest obstacle in recovery. It took me a while for me to realize that anxiety and muscle twitching are linked and earlier I thought it was an irregular heartbeat or some other chest or heart problem since the twitching often occurred at a rate faster than a normal heart beat. Anyways thanks for your time in reading and considering.

]]> By: No More Anxiety http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/01/12/#comment-88 No More Anxiety Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:35:11 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=12#comment-88 I remember this post and yes of course I will Frederic, I will make it my next post. I also think it would be helpful. Don't torture yourself with acceptance if you struggle with this concept. Just see anxiety as a friend, don't create a monstor out of it, anyway I will cover it in my next post. Paul I remember this post and yes of course I will Frederic, I will make it my next post. I also think it would be helpful. Don’t torture yourself with acceptance if you struggle with this concept. Just see anxiety as a friend, don’t create a monstor out of it, anyway I will cover it in my next post.

Paul

]]> By: Frederic Floyd http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/01/12/#comment-86 Frederic Floyd Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:36:01 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=12#comment-86 Can you please write a post about how sufferers see anxiety symptoms as the enemy? There was a nice post in the last blog about this, which really tweaked a good nerve in me. It gave me a bit of a new attitude towards symptoms which I feel so much hatred towards (yes, acceptance is not coming easy to me, Im trying to force myself to accept things i find unbearable) But Ive lost that attitude again... cheers Can you please write a post about how sufferers see anxiety symptoms as the enemy?

There was a nice post in the last blog about this, which really tweaked a good nerve in me.

It gave me a bit of a new attitude towards symptoms which I feel so much hatred towards (yes, acceptance is not coming easy to me, Im trying to force myself to accept things i find unbearable) But Ive lost that attitude again…

cheers

]]> By: No More Anxiety http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/01/12/#comment-83 No More Anxiety Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:29:02 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=12#comment-83 Yes incredible Amy, although like you it does not surprise me. They go through collage, get a degree in mental health issues and have no actual first hand experience in the field. They have to cover so much they end up an expert on very little. As I have stated before I have had 2 doctors get in touch asking for help, the very people who we first go to for help. No wonder there is such a lack of people out there that can truly help, there is no one to actually train them in the first place. I know and am in touch with 3 people I totally respect on the subject and they all went through it themselves. I always say this is the best education anyone can have and the only way you truly know what people are going through. Paul Yes incredible Amy, although like you it does not surprise me. They go through collage, get a degree in mental health issues and have no actual first hand experience in the field. They have to cover so much they end up an expert on very little. As I have stated before I have had 2 doctors get in touch asking for help, the very people who we first go to for help. No wonder there is such a lack of people out there that can truly help, there is no one to actually train them in the first place. I know and am in touch with 3 people I totally respect on the subject and they all went through it themselves. I always say this is the best education anyone can have and the only way you truly know what people are going through.

Paul

]]> By: Amy http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/01/12/#comment-82 Amy Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:44:09 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=12#comment-82 Hi Paul, Sadly this doesn't surprise me. As we all know there is a woeful lack of genuinely helpful advice/support and awareness of anxiety out there. I'm trying to get some help to deal with some other issues at the moment. I'm in a fairly good position, because I can pay and I currently live in a city. Yet, tracking down a therapist with the appropriate skills who is actively taking on new clients is near impossible. I even have a psychologist friend trying to find someone for me, and he's having no luck! It almost makes me want to retrain! Amy Hi Paul,

Sadly this doesn’t surprise me. As we all know there is a woeful lack of genuinely helpful advice/support and awareness of anxiety out there. I’m trying to get some help to deal with some other issues at the moment. I’m in a fairly good position, because I can pay and I currently live in a city. Yet, tracking down a therapist with the appropriate skills who is actively taking on new clients is near impossible. I even have a psychologist friend trying to find someone for me, and he’s having no luck! It almost makes me want to retrain!

Amy

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