Information and opinions on Anxiety from agserra1 at AnxietyConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110 http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110 http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/58482/evening Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:38:58 -0500 agserra1 Well I did get out last evening .. went to the Classic Car cruise-in .. was a bit nervous , but once I pulled in and saw all the cars , my nervousness went to pure joy ..   I know I went to also mingle , but I took it slow and did a walk through , stopping by each car and admiring most .. smiling and nodding ..   As suggested I did find a seating area and so I sat for a bit .. as I also was tired .. once I did , I though , yikes !... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/58482/evening http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/58129/avoiding-drama Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:53:03 -0500 agserra1 Sounds easy , NOT , especially when the drama comes from family .. last evening while wlking one of my dogs , I was listening to the sounds of the neighborhood , the music and laughter .. the moon was bright and stars were out .. nice ..   Then I heard a funny sound, so I stood and listened and there it was again .. it drew my attention to an adjacent side street .. lined with it's neat little homes and fences , and there on a patio of a... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/58129/avoiding-drama http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/58035/pain-knowledge Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:57:44 -0500 agserra1 Sometimes the pain of knowledge gets in the way of moving foward .. in knowing yourself , your capabilities and limitations ..   Knowing too much sometimes holds you back from being able to progress in that you think too much about you .. you become aware of all your movements, thoughts and it is a pain in a way like no other ..   I am to go to an outdoor function , alone, by myself .. and walk around , at night , amidst a group of... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/58035/pain-knowledge http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/57608/springs-eternal Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:37:35 -0500 agserra1 Ahh , hope springs eternal .. while I am still having anxiety/panic isuch ssues , and will more than likely these issues will stay with me , I am finally getting it ..   Learning what sets me off .. and how to express it .. being new at recovery , it has been a long journey ...   Now that I am here in California , attempting to get my "head" together , I find that I get anxiety over such things as reading others issues , and not... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/57608/springs-eternal http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/55900/close-chapter Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:20:47 -0500 agserra1 Hello - it has been a bit since my last post and boy was I ever in a pickle .. but I have since moved to S. California and am staying with my brother ..   Here I have the warm climate , sunshine and a front yard all to myself .. I have been continuing my therapy sessions over the phone and online and have begun using my anxiety to work for me ..   How ? By gardening .. I have been able to burn off the frustration and anxious panic... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/55900/close-chapter http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/51451/letter-hope Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:00:09 -0500 agserra1 Saw a program about positive reinforcment .. it is Christian based .. but I tried it today and have found it helpful ... so I wrote myself this letter to read each day , or whenever I feel like it ...   Dearest Adrian -   You are a great person and will succeed in whatever you do in this life .. you are strong and brave .. you are able to overcome adversity ..   You will be happoer beyond your wildest dreams as you... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/51451/letter-hope http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/51324/relaxation-method Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:40:11 -0500 agserra1 Hello - Learned soma relaxation techniques .. EFT .. A tapping method used to help me refocuse and lower my pain and anxiety ..   My therapist taught me two .. I am posting the easiet of the two first .. it is simple and hopefully will help you to relax and refocus your energy ..   First you get nice and comfy as best you can ... Place your index fingers (the tips) at the center of each eyebrow and tap... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/51324/relaxation-method http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/50689/holiday-season Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:49:12 -0500 agserra1 It is that time of year again , when family gets together and frineds rejoice in the holidays .. for most anyway ...   For some it is a time of lonliness and isolation .. and as I sit here and think about all of those who have no one to share with .. I am compelled to write ..   This year was different, as I shared Thanksgiving with neighbors .. they opened their home to me .. and I had the opportunity to share the few hours of my... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/50689/holiday-season http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/49859/moving Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:44:50 -0500 agserra1 Haven't been here in a long while .. been doing well with my anxiety .. have restarted the use of lexapro .. and am doing so much better ..   So now that I have straightened out this issue of too much xanax , and have gained some control .. I can think clearer , and feel less stressed ..   In all the time I have been on this forum, I have gone through many issues , and am now in a position that I truly never thought I would be in... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/49859/moving http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/45232/creature-comforts Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:59:46 -0400 agserra1 Having my two dogs is one of the best treatments I know in my world .. they not only provide companionship , but comfort .. I know it is a topic with most who have an illness and has been documented that pets can increase your "happiness" level ....   I know mine have , and taking them for walks , tending to their needs helps me remember that I am not alone ... so what happens when your pets need basic health care ..   If you... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/10110/45232/creature-comforts