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[frazzzled]

Well, I've been an emotional wreck, to say the least! I ended up in the doctors office because my blood pressure was so high and I couldn't breath. They did an EKG, chest x-rays, and a full blood work up

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[patricia_]

I've had panic attacks in the past and they are awful. Did your doc give you any Xanax? That is the usual med for those kinds of attacks. It just takes the edge off stressful times.

I have a hyper personality and am a lifetime insomniac. My father was the same type of person and he died of a massive heart attack when he was 61. Not wanting history to repeat itself, I have turned to things like meditation, inspirational reading, listening to soothing music (or nature sounds), making time to just unwind and relax.

Do you have a room in your house that is especially quiet and relaxing? That helps.

A lot of things are mind over matter. You have been through so much but you also have to take care of your mind and spirit - they are both connected to your body and what they go through, so does your body!!!

[frazzzled]

(sorry, logged in under the wrong name the first time

[montain_mama]

I am right there with you on the stress building up. I used to be a really low key easy going person until I went through my divorce. Then it was like a multitude of badness startd happening because I was just to weak and tired to fight it. I am learning to chill again and only occasionally go into a funk if certain buttons are pushed.....got to work on those buttons someday

[frazzzled]

Thanks Donna!

I will have to look for some of Bill Cosby's books. I love him and Rick and use to laugh ourselves silly watching him on HBO.

Laughter is always helpful!

I think when Rick and I finally move to Northern Wisconsin I'll do much better. We're going through a real rough time right now. But I can't really complain because there is so much beauty here in our home too! Lots of love and strength. I'm sure you understand!

[wordsbyallie]

Sending positive vibes and prayers up for you. You have had so much to deal with. I can't even imagine what I would be like in your circumstances.

I, too, have had anxiety attacks and panic, and I know how they feel. Take care. (((Hugs)))

[frazzzled]

Thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one to get panic attacks, lol. Now I don't feel so alone in the world, lol!

**hugs back**

[jazzyglo]

Stress can do some very bad things to the body. You've already gotten some very good suggestions here for handling the stress. Laughter and relaxing time are some of the best medicines around. I think you're doing remarkably well considering what you're dealing with. When I'm under a lot of stress, I tend to get depressed and then I start eating. I don't recommend that as a healthy way to deal with the stress!! LOL

I'm praying for you!

(((hugs)))

[frazzzled]

It's actually scary what stress can do to someone. I guess it can eventually kill a person, and I don't want to die! lol

Thanks Gloria! I know I can always count on you!

**hugs back**

[jazzyglo]

I know I can always count on you!

That's nice to hear!

[billyboydfan77]

See what stress can do to one's body if you let it?

-- Amen to that. Stress has done it's damage to me, and I have suffered long and hard with panic attacks.

Your determination to beat it is admirable, but I would like to gently remind you to be kind on yourself. Being hard on yourself as you're healing, dealing with stress and becoming centered is self depreciating. I know, I've done it for years and I work every day not to :)

Best of luck.

[frazzzled]

I'm constantly trying to keep from beating myself up, but I'm working at it!

Thanks for your advice! :)

[billyboydfan77]

You're welcome. I make the suggestion because I am the queen of talking trash about myself to myself. I started realizing how much of it was my mother talking (God rest her soul). When I became aware of how a negative thought was a reflection of something my mother had said or done and put it aside, the thought would return less and less and then not at all. It is a comforting experience, trust me ;)