My Two Cents Worth: Being Squeezed to Death

Friday, March 1, 2013

Being Squeezed to Death

Another day of the Pineapple Express and it was raining harder than yesterday and expected to be like this all weekend. Hmm ..I hope to keep my emotions positive and that the outings I have planned will not be stressful free. I'm going to a family event tomorrow attended by my parents, siblings and extended family, where I will bring a few coping strategies keeping me focused and calm. Wish me luck! :) A book to read, doodling & writing paper and my husband who is my biggest support.

Family events is the most stressful activity I encounter and makes me very anxious when left out of conversations and/or, if there is any heated discussions. I am doing much better with my depression lately, but always have an escape plan if I can't cope and/or take a anti-anxiety pill which calms me down. I have alternative plans also which includes; escaping to a guest bedroom, deep breathing, meditation and listening to music on my MP3 player.

When I experience stress and anxiety; it feels as if a knot has developed in my chest and a wave of tightness spreads throughout my chest, down to my stomach and up into my neck. It is like I'm being squeezed to death and everything around me seems like I'm in a dream state with halo's forming around people and things.

Well, I'll stop here and get ready for tomorrow.... See more below picture for Anxiety Information lnks...