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Posted by Phillipa on March 4, 2013, at 21:09:48
I figured out something today. I think what I have is anticipatory anxiety. I fear doing things in head. But then when doing them it's okay? So what does one do for this. Would self talk or meds be the options? Thanks Phillipa
Posted by tensor on March 5, 2013, at 2:53:29
In reply to Anticipatory Anxiety?, posted by Phillipa on March 4, 2013, at 21:09:48
> I figured out something today. I think what I have is anticipatory anxiety. I fear doing things in head. But then when doing them it's okay? So what does one do for this. Would self talk or meds be the options? Thanks Phillipa
They have some tips here:
http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/about-anxiety/anxiety-disorders/other-conditions/anticipatory-anxiety//tensor
Posted by Phillipa on March 5, 2013, at 20:33:32
In reply to Re: Anticipatory Anxiety? » Phillipa, posted by tensor on March 5, 2013, at 2:53:29
Tensor thanks just read now. I guess I do have it plus GAD. Went away for years when in school and working. Now it's back but since playing with meds it's becoming more apparant to me that I do indeed have this. Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on March 5, 2013, at 20:43:15
In reply to Anticipatory Anxiety?, posted by Phillipa on March 4, 2013, at 21:09:48
CBT or DBT I think.
Medications may also help. Sometimes just knowing I have medications help it, because part of what I fear is becoming unbearably anxious. Knowing I have a way to stop unbearable anxiety helps with anticipatory anxiety perhaps more than actually taking the medication does.
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