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 May 6 2007, 10:53 AM
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 i'm maggie =]  Group: Member Posts: 3,607 Joined: Jan 2006 Member No: 361,616  |
okay, so i know that i have generalized anxiety disorder and i often get panic attacks or episodes where im just going completely crazy with fear. the thing is, my dad is pretty much..anti medication and refused to put me on anything. and i guess im fine with it as long as i know how to control them. but i dont.
my hands are always sweaty when i have to play solos in orchestra, my stomach is always in knots right before a race, and my hearts pounds really fast even when theres nothing to be scared of. im just wondering if anyone knows how to cope with it without medication. i know that people always say, "breathe. just breathe," or just to tell myself that everything will be okay. yea, it doesnt work. im just so frustrated with bad performances because of my nerves. AH, it's so annoyingg... |
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Dec 8 2007, 02:03 PM
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 That's what she said. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,559 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 130,200 |
Well, as much as I hate to say it, the breathing thing really does help. I remember someone telling me if I ever got nervous to take deep breaths (in through nose, out through the mouth) and count to 10. If that doesn't work, you can always visualize a soothing place (like the ocean or a beach) and just picture it. It'll help you block out everything else.
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cup noodles panic attacks May 6 2007, 10:53 AM
Angelina Taylor Ooh I had that. It takes a while to get over it.
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