Comments on: What is Anxiety? And What is an Anxiety Disorder? http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/ THINK WELL to FEEL WELL...It's All About Being Emotionally Healthy! Fri, 18 May 2012 07:28:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Doc KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/#comment-508 Doc KC Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:40:48 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=42#comment-508 Dear Laurie, I do wish that you were seeing a therapist right now. Although you DO seem to be doing well, I think that speaking of your specific issues in more detail would be really healthy for you. Hey, it would be great for everyone! I cannot express to you how grateful I am to have you here in the discussions, I only wish I could give you more. This forum type situation does not leave room for that; however, privately, I would be happy to be there for you one on one and more specifically. If you touch base with your therapist by email, that is great too!! What you seem to be doing from your description is called progressive relaxation. If it works for you, that is wonderful! So, glad to hear that you are armed with techniques to cope with anxiety. If your med is not working, I would strongly suggest going back to the psychiatrist who prescribed it and having it modified. You don’t need to suffer needlessly. The best of luck with your business! I can just hear your excitement jumping off the page when I read your words!!! Keep up that wonderful passion and drive! Thank you so much for your comment and please keep reading and posting! Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com Dear Laurie,

I do wish that you were seeing a therapist right now. Although you DO seem to be doing well, I think that speaking of your specific issues in more detail would be really healthy for you. Hey, it would be great for everyone!

I cannot express to you how grateful I am to have you here in the discussions, I only wish I could give you more. This forum type situation does not leave room for that; however, privately, I would be happy to be there for you one on one and more specifically. If you touch base with your therapist by email, that is great too!!

What you seem to be doing from your description is called progressive relaxation. If it works for you, that is wonderful! So, glad to hear that you are armed with techniques to cope with anxiety. If your med is not working, I would strongly suggest going back to the psychiatrist who prescribed it and having it modified. You don’t need to suffer needlessly.

The best of luck with your business! I can just hear your excitement jumping off the page when I read your words!!! Keep up that wonderful passion and drive!

Thank you so much for your comment and please keep reading and posting!

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: Laurie http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/#comment-486 Laurie Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:38:56 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=42#comment-486 I'm not seeing the therapist right now. I have contacted him via email to touch base. What I am doing is concentrating on relaxing. I stop what I'm doing and first start to relax my shoulders, then my stomach muscles. I then move to my neck and other areas. If that doesn't do it, I try and get involved in something that will distract me so I can forget about it. I'm on a med for it but it doesn't help much. I am very excited about my business. It is going to rock! It is very original and will allow me to use my talents and creativity. It is going to be so much fun. I have no doubt that this is was I am supposed to be doing. My business partner, is a great match for me as our stregths really compliment each other. We also work well together and support each other a great deal. I have worked with her the last few years so we know what each other is like. Thanks for your well wishes. I can't wait for the pool to open so we can dive in the water!!!! I’m not seeing the therapist right now. I have contacted him via email to touch base. What I am doing is concentrating on relaxing. I stop what I’m doing and first start to relax my shoulders, then my stomach muscles. I then move to my neck and other areas. If that doesn’t do it, I try and get involved in something that will distract me so I can forget about it. I’m on a med for it but it doesn’t help much.

I am very excited about my business. It is going to rock! It is very original and will allow me to use my talents and creativity. It is going to be so much fun. I have no doubt that this is was I am supposed to be doing. My business partner, is a great match for me as our stregths really compliment each other. We also work well together and support each other a great deal. I have worked with her the last few years so we know what each other is like. Thanks for your well wishes. I can’t wait for the pool to open so we can dive in the water!!!!

]]> By: Doc KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/#comment-485 Doc KC Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:21:17 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=42#comment-485 Dear Laurie, I’m empathetic to the fact that you were let go from a job you enjoyed without good explanation. I am glad, however, that although you feel that void, you have moved somewhat past it onto other ventures. You seem very excited about your new business and your will and determination to succeed is what will help you on your journey to making this business the best it can be. Sometimes we have to sacrifice things (money) to try to make a dream come true. It sounds as if you will still be able to pay your home bills, etc. and so I wish you the best of luck in beginning this new venture! I know you are aware that the stress/anxiety you are feeling is completely normal for such a big life change. You truly seem to be handling it well. I hope you are working with your therapist on ways to help calm your breathing when you need to and to use coping skills to reduce anxiety and not allow your stress level to go beyond a certain point when you feel it getting there. These are the things I hope you cover with him/her. All the best to you and thank you so much for your comment! Please keep reading and posting! Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com Dear Laurie,

I’m empathetic to the fact that you were let go from a job you enjoyed without good explanation. I am glad, however, that although you feel that void, you have moved somewhat past it onto other ventures. You seem very excited about your new business and your will and determination to succeed is what will help you on your journey to making this business the best it can be. Sometimes we have to sacrifice things (money) to try to make a dream come true. It sounds as if you will still be able to pay your home bills, etc. and so I wish you the best of luck in beginning this new venture!

I know you are aware that the stress/anxiety you are feeling is completely normal for such a big life change. You truly seem to be handling it well. I hope you are working with your therapist on ways to help calm your breathing when you need to and to use coping skills to reduce anxiety and not allow your stress level to go beyond a certain point when you feel it getting there. These are the things I hope you cover with him/her.

All the best to you and thank you so much for your comment!
Please keep reading and posting!

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: Laurie http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/#comment-484 Laurie Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:08:30 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=42#comment-484 This past year has been very stressful as I took a new job in our school district, didn't even get a chance to succeed and was told I would not be in this position next school year. I was devistated. Being the teacher of the year for our district a couple of years ago, I was not used to professional failure. And what made it worse was the reasons were vague and contradictory to what the people I worked with were reporting. So I have experienced a great deal of anxiety as I decided what to do. I didn't doubt myself. I know I did a good job. I just hated that I was getting a raw deal. So I decided to go into business for myself. SInce Christmas, I have had body rashes from the stress and I have a daily problem breathing. I can't get good deep breaths. It's uncomfortable. Friday is my last day and then I will be focusing on my new business full time. I am extremely pumped about the new venture but our income will be cut in half until the business catches on. I am hoping that after Friday, I'll be breathing better and can enjoy the business. I'm not really stress about the new business, other than trying to cover all the bases, but I am scared about the money. And I hate what happened to me. This past year has been very stressful as I took a new job in our school district, didn’t even get a chance to succeed and was told I would not be in this position next school year. I was devistated. Being the teacher of the year for our district a couple of years ago, I was not used to professional failure. And what made it worse was the reasons were vague and contradictory to what the people I worked with were reporting. So I have experienced a great deal of anxiety as I decided what to do. I didn’t doubt myself. I know I did a good job. I just hated that I was getting a raw deal. So I decided to go into business for myself. SInce Christmas, I have had body rashes from the stress and I have a daily problem breathing. I can’t get good deep breaths. It’s uncomfortable. Friday is my last day and then I will be focusing on my new business full time. I am extremely pumped about the new venture but our income will be cut in half until the business catches on. I am hoping that after Friday, I’ll be breathing better and can enjoy the business. I’m not really stress about the new business, other than trying to cover all the bases, but I am scared about the money. And I hate what happened to me.

]]> By: Dr. KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/#comment-245 Dr. KC Fri, 16 May 2008 00:57:40 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=42#comment-245 Dear Victorine, I would love to learn more about this group you are talking about. There has been a stigma on "mental disorders" for way too long and I'm all for educating people on the different types of disorders out there. I believe that education leads to empowering people and lowering ignorance levels. I would very much like to be a part of this battle to get rid of the bad press people get for having to deal with something they didn't ask to have. I also prefer to use the term "emotional disorder" as I feel it has a softer feel and sound to it. Thank you so much for your comment. Please keep reading and posting! Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com Dear Victorine,

I would love to learn more about this group you are talking about. There has been a stigma on “mental disorders” for way too long and I’m all for educating people on the different types of disorders out there.

I believe that education leads to empowering people and lowering ignorance levels. I would very much like to be a part of this battle to get rid of the bad press people get for having to deal with something they didn’t ask to have. I also prefer to use the term “emotional disorder” as I feel it has a softer feel and sound to it.

Thank you so much for your comment. Please keep reading and posting!
Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: victorine http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/#comment-242 victorine Fri, 16 May 2008 00:14:48 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=42#comment-242 Hi, I belong to a small grassroots group that is educating the public; fighting stigma and empowering members of our community who have mental illness. I am making a 'tool kit' on anxiety. I was interested in your post on anxiety, i'm glad I stopped to read it! Hi, I belong to a small grassroots group that is educating the public; fighting stigma and empowering members of our community who have mental illness. I am making a ‘tool kit’ on anxiety. I was interested in your post on anxiety, i’m glad I stopped to read it!

]]> By: Dr. KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/#comment-172 Dr. KC Sat, 10 May 2008 13:50:59 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=42#comment-172 Dear John, Thank you so much for your kind comments and support of my blog! I'm glad that I was able to share some pertinent knowledge and information with you and your wife. You have mentioned something very insightful! People can have the "world" in their hands, but if they are not happy with themselves, they can feel very alone standing in a huge crowd. You are very wise! It warms my heart to how you have come from a very difficult place into a relatively stable one at this time. The first step, as you know, is realizing there is a problem and then doing something about it. You have mastered this! It's great to know that you have done much of that work on your own, but it is also wonderful to know that there are people around to help you out in the times you need a little "push" or someone on which you can lean. I'm here anytime. Please write in to www.DOCintheBiz.com/subscribe.html if/when you want/need. You're NOT alone! Thank you again for sharing your story. It was very inspirtational! Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com Dear John,

Thank you so much for your kind comments and support of my blog! I’m glad that I was able to share some pertinent knowledge and information with you and your wife.

You have mentioned something very insightful! People can have the “world” in their hands, but if they are not happy with themselves, they can feel very alone standing in a huge crowd. You are very wise!

It warms my heart to how you have come from a very difficult place into a relatively stable one at this time. The first step, as you know, is realizing there is a problem and then doing something about it. You have mastered this!

It’s great to know that you have done much of that work on your own, but it is also wonderful to know that there are people around to help you out in the times you need a little “push” or someone on which you can lean. I’m here anytime. Please write in to http://www.DOCintheBiz.com/subscribe.html if/when you want/need. You’re NOT alone!

Thank you again for sharing your story. It was very inspirtational!
Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: John Sullivan http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/#comment-168 John Sullivan Sat, 10 May 2008 08:56:34 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=42#comment-168 Hi I see our blogs share the same nameservers:)well I was so impressed with you and your blog I was even telling my wife about it and you.As someone who has personally had their whole life devastated by depression of my own and family members etc I just wanted you to know that I stumbled you a few times cause I think it is very important.I have learned over time how to deal with things in my own way and it works. I always thought a person once they had all they wanted would be happy.I have had that happen to me have the world and still be BLANK.All alone in a crowd,distant at a party whatever.Thank God for me it has been a lot better since I stopped drinking in Nov. On days I can feel it I just make a note to self to step back think of all the positive things in my life and no matter what don't do anything destructive,yrs ago I would go into Ballastic mode.And I and countless others suffered for that.Now I don't even go anywhere near that. I'm a big fan good luck to young lady and I'll see you around,anything I can do let me know.Thanks for all your efforts and talents. Hi I see our blogs share the same nameservers:)well I was so impressed with you and your blog I was even telling my wife about it and you.As someone who has personally had their whole life devastated by depression of my own and family members etc I just wanted you to know that I stumbled you a few times cause I think it is very important.I have learned over time how to deal with things in my own way and it works.
I always thought a person once they had all they wanted would be happy.I have had that happen to me have the world and still be BLANK.All alone in a crowd,distant at a party whatever.Thank God for me it has been a lot better since I stopped drinking in Nov.
On days I can feel it I just make a note to self to step back think of all the positive things in my life and no matter what don’t do anything destructive,yrs ago I would go into Ballastic mode.And I and countless others suffered for that.Now I don’t even go anywhere near that.
I’m a big fan good luck to young lady and I’ll see you around,anything I can do let me know.Thanks for all your efforts and talents.

]]> By: Dr. KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/#comment-147 Dr. KC Thu, 08 May 2008 18:10:00 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=42#comment-147 Dear Axecity, Thank you for your comment and I appreciate your feedback! I hope you will continue reading! Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com Dear Axecity,

Thank you for your comment and I appreciate your feedback!
I hope you will continue reading!

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com

]]> By: axecity http://docinthebiz.com/blog/what-is-anxiety-and-what-is-an-anxiety-disorder/#comment-140 axecity Thu, 08 May 2008 10:03:08 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=42#comment-140 This was really a great article to read, I like such psychology topics especially when presented in that simple way. Keep up such nice articles. This was really a great article to read, I like such psychology topics especially when presented in that simple way.

Keep up such nice articles.

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