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Recent Content by TenaciousFTB

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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    The wife and I are watching old Wife Swap episodes on Disney+ trying to unwind and wrap up our day on a gentle note.
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 3, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    You know what, I never even thought of that before. I just chuckled out loud thinking of that, wow. It’s true, they are essentially all anxiety...
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 3, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    yes, thank you. I have been on medicine before, too, but I am still highly sensitized and I’m trying to face it and accept these feelings. Doing a...
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 3, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    I am trying, but today is a challenge. The new ssri is making me feel tired and I feel a bit irritable and anxious. I’m allowing myself to sit...
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 3, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    Thank you so much for your kindness. I am allowing myself to feel better. It’s OK to want to feel better
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 3, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    I started taking a daily SSRI today. I’m trying to tell myself what if this helps me instead of focusing on the negative. I am scared, though,...
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 3, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    Wow, what a great thing! I’ll keep that in my toolbox, too. I can see how that can be effective. Thanks for sharing
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 3, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    Yes, thank you so much! That’s what I’m really working on - fully accepting and swatting away that 2nd fear
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 2, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    Yes, the woman who was agoraphobic envisioned herself floating around instead of walking almost like in a big, cool body of water. I can see this...
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 2, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    The one thing I think I need help with is floating. I envisioned my thoughts floating out of my mouth with my exhale, but that felt forced to me....
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 2, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    I staved off a panic attack this morning. I paused and I described my constant feelings. “My chest is tight sometimes it hurts when it flutters....
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 2, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    I’m back home from golf, and my muscles are spasming. I’m reminding myself it isn’t my heart and it’s ok to feel these muscle sensations. I’m...
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 1, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    To everyone: I just purchased “Hope and Help for Your Nerves” by Dr. Weekes. I read the first chapter and feel bullish regarding the approach. I...
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 1, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    Thank you for everything. I’m doing OK today. I unfortunately had to take an Ativan this morning (I believe I had some panic attack hangover) and...
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 1, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Trauma, Panic Attacks and Prolonged Chest Pain

    What I find difficult is the similarities between an emergent, medical emergency and a panic attack. Yes, I went to the hospital today where I sat...
    Post by: TenaciousFTB, Jan 1, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum