How Do I Overcome A Fear That I'll Never Get Rid Of My Anxiety Symptoms? 

Your mind can replay past traumatic events. But we can eliminate that by working through our past events until they become historical events rather than emotional events. Working with an experienced therapist is the most effective way to do that.

Here i don't have any physical symptoms that worry me.. my only thing is i just can't stop thinking about anxiety.. and always problem solving in mind that how to recover.. but reality is I m not having any panic attack or dp/Dr like others

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Any update on your recovery?

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Omg yessss! Mine happens a lot at work and the grocery store.

that's the million dollar question

Both of those symptoms are common for stress, including anxiety-caused stress. I had both of those during my anxiety disorder days.

@@anxietycentre thank you that helps knowing that, I noticed you also had floaters which is another issue along with eye twitching and pressure. Thanks for everything you do your a massive help.

Same here got my eyes checked twice and said all is normal do you have like fog too and colours seem weird like darker or lighter and vision seems dimed always it's bothering me not seeing things as they are?

@@liliaboukersi4821 I can't say I deal with that, however I find in low light I struggle to see but light makes me blurry. Sometimes colours do seem of but because I'm so blurry I don't notice as much. It's a hard thing to come to terms with. 9 months on and I'm still struggling, but we need to stay strong and push on, I did have 1 day a month ago where I had a new symptom of anxiety and I didn't think about my eyes at all and bang they felt 50 percent better. Now I'm back to constant worry about them and all my eye symptoms have been at full force. I wish you luck.

@@chrisnewton2325 thank you 🙏🏻 it's been over a year now for me with a multitude of scary symptoms constant numbness in palms and forearms, coordination problems, chronic muscle tightness that it's difficult to move, difficult breathing, digestive issues, dizzy spells,pain in hands and in muscles...etc it's really hard to function normally. Never thought high stress and anxiety can do all that.. good luck hope all will be fine

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What are your symptoms muscle cramps awful years

It sure sounds like stress-caused pain. It's a very common symptom. Approximately 81 percent of anxious and stressed people get chest tightness as a symptom. Containing worry, reducing stress, increasing rest, regular light to moderate exercise, avoiding stimulants, and patience can help resolve anxiety symptoms. I'd also encourage you to investigate therapy to identify and address your underlying factors. That makes stress reduction and management so much easier.

@@anxietycentre Thank you for your response. I am currently seeing a therapist, though it doesn't seem that we've been getting to the root cause of my anxiety and fear.

You can press your therapist to address those issues.

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Yes, you can overcome the strong feelings of anxiety without medication. And, it doesn't matter how long you've been struggling with anxiety. We explain how you can do that in the Recovery Support area of our website. However, while self-help information is beneficial, it's best to work with an experienced anxiety disorder therapist, since each person will have unique underlying factors that create issue with anxiety. A therapist will help you identify those factors and help you work through them. Recovery is work, but it's work we can do.

Actually while reading this I had to look and see if I wrote it. This is my story...the dizziness is my main symptom and it's torment.. Can you get an mri to ease your mind.. I've suffered so long my got so much worse with covid last year and has not let up. I finally caved in and hooked up with one of there therapists.. Chris. My phone appointment is next week.. I'm so sorry your going through this. I've suffered with extreme anxiety since 9..

Yes, dizziness 24/7 is a common symptom of anxiety. You can read more about that here: www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-symptoms/dizziness.shtml

I have exactly the same. Also due to BPPV.

Me too. And pppd. I had this 3.5 years prior to developing panic disorder.... fun times.

@MaddieCullor. I've had dizziness/feelings of being off balance as well for the last 6-7 weeks. Its such an awful feeling that makes you even more anxious. Makes me feel like something else is going on like a brain tumor/brain cancer. How do you try to recover when the symptoms continue to persist and make you continuously anxious? I'm trying not to think about it but it is hard not to. How are you all doing it?

Has anyone on here recovered from dizziness. It's been 3 years just wondering

When we recover, the brain returns to normal. While hyperstimulation can aggravate worry, worry is caused by behavior: a way we've learned to cope with adversity, uncertainty, and risk. If a person wants to overcome issues with worry, behavioral change is required.

Yes, both are also common for anxiety-caused chronic stress. You can read about feeling exhausted here: www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-disorders/symptoms/chronic-fatigue-anxiety/

We have a video coming that addresses the question about stress. Watch our channel for it. I believe it will answer your question.

@@anxietycentre Thank you for your fast response. I will look out for it yes. My anxiety is so bad right now I feel like im just going to fade away into my mind and not come back. Derealisation is unbearable and my eyes are scaring me so much im scared im going blind.

@@AL-ru3nk What are your visual symptoms sorry you're going through that

@@liliaboukersi4821 visual snow which has gotten worse lately. Static/grainy vision. Shimmery vision. Increases floaters. Black and white spots. Bright spots and weird bright lights especially in the dark. Light sensitivity.

@@AL-ru3nk All what you describe here was mentioned on anxiety centre and Jim Folk talked about them And suffered of most what you said and more myself I'm still struggling with visual symptoms it's been since January 2021 and never let up since got to doctors who don't know why cause eyes are fine I have affected peripheral vision but not tunnel vision, change in colours as they became more saturated and vivid, dry eyes, light sensitivity, episodes of foggy vision like in a white fog,blurry and moving image sometimes all that and docs said I'm fine weird hope things will get better for us

Yes, the symptoms you mentioned are common for anxiety. And yes, they can last as long as the body is overly stressed, including the stress anxiety causes. You can read more about that symptom here: www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-symptoms/numbness-tingling.shtml

Are you okay?

We can overcome stuck thoughts. However, it usually requires the help of an experienced therapist to uncover and address the reasons they seem stuck. If ignoring them and not making them a big deal isn't helping, connecting with a therapist can.

@@anxietycentre thankyou sm

Mine too.. for 3 weeks now. Is your head still shaking? I feel like I’m on a boat all day long..

@@labellavita810 I am also facing this issue. Are you feeling better now?

Like my main dizziness sensation. Head feels heavy and sways..or like it's making circles to balance. Of course no one sees it. It's a sensation..

Try listening to dr Claire Weekes. She was a pioner in treating anxiety and panic. She had it herself. Sounds old because it is a bit old, but her teachings are timeless 🌻ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MHr4a71XGJE.html

Many of our fears become subconscious automatic reactions. But even so, we can extinguish those fears when we know how. Working with an experienced therapist is the best way to identify the underlying factors that establish fears, and can provide you direction and support as you extinguish them. We explain this in more detail in the Recovery Support area of our website, as well as common barriers to extinguishing fears. Therefore, yes you can, and without medication. Getting professional help is the best way to do that. Self-help information can only go so far. With regard to Claire Weeke's material, it is good to get an understanding of anxiety and panic, but might not be that helpful with extinguishing fears, and especially long-help fears and fears that aren't about anxiety or its symptoms.

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It's the cumulative effects of the natural strategies that helps overtime when the body is hyperstimulated and producing symptoms even though you don't feel anxious. If you are a Recovery Support member, you can learn why by reading the section "Hyperstimulation And Its Effects" in Chapter 14. Regarding a therapist wait list, yes, that has been an ongoing problem where all our recommended therapists are booked up. And many take summer holidays, which can make the waiting time longer. We are actively looking for more therapists, however, good therapists are difficult to find.

Thank you for the reply

A lot will depend on the medication you took. However, dealing with your anxiety and hyperstimulation issues can make a significant difference. Most people experience symptoms after discontinuing a medication due to unresolved anxiety and hyperstimulation issues rather than something the medication did.

@anxietycentre thanks for your reply. The symptoms of hyperstimulation were much less before meds than after meds, that's why I'm so confused. They were uncomfortable before, and now they are disabling. There are many websites and forums of people suffering from the same issues or having symptoms they didn't have before meds. Don't you believe the meds can cause harm? From antidepressants to benzos, they are calling it protracted withdrawal, symptoms that last months or years after stopping usage. Just want your opinion. Thanks again

Some medications can cause lingering long-term effects, while others don't. Again, it depends on the medication. Unaddressed anxiety and hyperstimulation issues are the most common causes of long-term negative effects or uptick in symptoms after withdrawing. The withdrawing process can also contribute. As you can see, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, as there are many variables to consider. If you tell me the medication you were taking, for how long and dosage, the tapering schedule you used, and the work you did on your anxiety and hyperstimulation issues before you withdrew, I could be more specific.

@anxietycentre i took lexapro for a year and a half (20mg) and tappered of I believe in 6 or 7 months, i did have discomforts during and after the tapper and had a lot of previous sumptom come back but I kept pushing through. I believe 3 weeks after that, i discontinued a magnesium supplement i was taking for a year, maybe, and "all hell broke lose." My symptoms became extremely painful and severe (mostly neurological symptoms) for 24/7. I went back to the doctor who put me back on Lexapro which i stayed on for 7 months. It helped a bit the second time, but i wasn't well and still had a lot of disabling symptoms. My nervous system was all over the place, although i wasn't anxious and was pretty happy in my life. There is a lot that happened after this, experimenting with supplements and vitamins and whatnot, but i don't want the comment to be too long. Short story: My nervous system is still in pretty bad shape, and I've been practicing lots of acceptance and no fear but haven't seen much improvement. I don't know if this could be long-covid also, because everything happened at the same time, so it's hard to pinpoint what went wrong.

@anxietycentre i wrote a long reply but can't seem to find it. Is it visible to you, or did something happen. Please let me know, and I will rewrite it

It's common to fear anxiety and its symptoms, and is a common catalyst to panic attacks. But, we don't have to. We can learn to be ok with anxiety. We explain all of that in chapter 6 in the Recovery Support area. I believe you'd find that information very helpful.

Hi I am new here. Whe can I find more information?

Hi Jesse. Thanks for your question. Yes it is based on solid research. You can read more about it under our hyperstimulation section: www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety/hyperstimulation.shtml Hyperstimulation is also often referred to as “hyperarousal,” “HPA axis dysfunction,” or “nervous system dysregulation.” You can search any of those terms and you'll find references to how the body can upregulate itself when under chronic stress.

anxietycentre Thank you for the amazingly swift response. The reason I asked is that I recently began a regular relaxation routine, which caused my body to become so symptomatic it was like starting a new medication that produces a plethora of side effects.

You are welcome. That is common. As we start to retrain the body to calm down, we can experience an increase in symptoms for a while. We explain the many reasons for this in the Recovery Support area of our website. If you persevere with daily regular deep relaxation, this increase in symptoms will eventually subside. In the meantime, we need to tolerate the increase in symptoms until the body's hyperstimulation level diminishes. Thankfully, it does, but it will take time.

anxietycentre Thank you. This was really helpful.

@@JesseBrown-qf6zp hi Jesse, could you please share what helped you the most? As relaxation is such a difficult project with anxiety.. Here is what helped me the most ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MHr4a71XGJE.html

It can. You can read more about that here: www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-symptoms/skin-feels-cold-wet.shtml

If a person contains their anxious behavior and sufficiently reduces stress...and for long enough, the body should completely return back to normal, non-hyperstimulated health, eliminating all anxiety symptoms.

@@anxietycentre thankyou Jim the symptoms make the stress I try to exercise but like you said it can make it worse energy goes pain goes up.drs don't no anxiety like you do that's for sure

@@anxietycentre have you seen many permanently stuck in hypistimulation

Only if a person doesn't address their issues.

If you're still taking the benzo, they could persist as long as you take the benzo. If you've stopped recently, those withdrawal effects should subside in time. But that's if you've addressed your anxiety issues. If you haven't, your anxiety issues could keep your stress elevated, causing symptoms.

I don’t have that myself but I’ve heard of a lot of people having that symptom

Wild Wave so I’m not the only one? I was starting to think I was alone in this. I think it’s an obsessive compulsive thing.

Frank Spadafora no not at all, very common symptom

Wild Wave Funny, I think I’ve had every anxiety symptom but never had heard of this one till about 4 months ago. I think it’s one of the worst.!!

Yes Frank you're not alone. I too always having a hard time burping. You can feel like your stomach has like full of air or "acid" and then you can't burp that can cause panic attack too.

It can. It's a good idea to discuss it with your doctor to rule out a medical cause.

@@anxietycentre yes had heal pain for 9 years now last 5 days started this I wondering if it's anxiety or amitrytelene I been on 2 years

Hi Sarah. Unfortunately, yes, your neurologist is correct. Antidepressants have been linked to increased risk of dementias. You can read about that research here: www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety/research/ssris-tied-to-increased-risk-of-dementias.shtml

Thankyou for that ime hoping to come off them in April as they have helped my pain but I don't want any other problems is six month long to do damage do you think

You're welcome! No, six months is likely not long enough. The dementia risk is generally only a concern when they are taken for many years.

My sister has takin then for years. I feel like it's effected her..😢

Listen to dr Claire Weekes. A pioner in treatment of anxiety and panic, she explains this and how to cure yourself ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MHr4a71XGJE.html

Yes, it can. Anxiety activates the stress response, and the stress response dramatically affects the nervous system, which can cause neurological symptoms. For more information, you can visit our anxiety symptoms page: www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-symptoms.shtml

Central sensitization is a symptom of hyperstimulation. In this case, hyperstimulation (chronic stress) is the cause of central sensitization - the hypersensitivity to stimuli.

@@anxietycentre I thought it was but drs don't seam to no etc this makes more stress is it common do you see it alot

@@anxietycentre I don't have sensitivity to touch as yet thank the lord.but muscle pain is it still central sentization without pain in touch