21 August, 2007
Panic
I'm finding that the journey to work can get a bit tricky. A couple of mornings I have got a bit panic-ky. As in needing to take a few deep breaths to calm down. Then I need to use the loo (but don't - I think I'm worried that the loo will be out of order and I'll wet myself) and spend the rest of the journey trying to calm down. Most of the time it works, I manage to calm myself. It is pretty horrible at the time though. As the journey home is fine I think it is nerves about the day ahead. I'm sure that I'll get through this. Although tonight I'm worrying about tomorrow morning's journey. So in short I am worrying about being worried tomorrow.You don't need to tell me that's mad. Anyone got any tips in how they deal with their own irrational behaviour?
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I usually find that my own irrational behaviour is directed at others.
So an apology, sad face and puppy dog eyes should work when everything returns to normal. I say "should", but it never does for me!!! :o(
And as for your journey, get them Russell Brand podcasts to take your mind off your bladder!
x
I wish I had an answer. I do the same at night, I worry that the chav neighbours will start being noisy and find myself waiting for it to happen! That way I don't sleep either way.
I went to London on Monday by train and got very anxious that I might miss the train. Odd
Hi Gina,
the panic in itself can be stress inducing and build up anxiety, as you are finding. I have found that prior to what I feel may be stressful events, that I find a quite spot, and do a visual journey of that time. I picture the step by spet actions and imagine myself calm and confident. Almost like doing a little meditation so that as it happens in real life, you feel more in control.
It might be complete and utter rubbish, but could be worth a try.
Hope it helps
PaulaBxx
I'm very sorry to hear you are having a rough time of it Gina. Someone sent me some links a while back because I sometimes have panic attacks about going out of my front door or if I am too far from home so although it is easy to say, I do have a very good idea how you feel. The advice I was given was practically word for word what the very wise Paula said. I got some information from here http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=16448
which I did find gave me some stratagies for coping and some relaxation information.
I hope things get better for you soon, I've got some more links if you want them, just give me a shout, I didn't want to overwhelm you with loads of them. Love, Mrs M ~ X ~
New jobs, new school, new journeys can always be 'scary', we all go through more than one on lifes journey. I'm guessing you must have been through similar before and come through it stronger than before. Reflect on the positives of a previous experience, how the worrying was all for nothing and carry that positive energy with you.
good luck!
thanks so much for all your kind comments. I had a much better journey today - thanks again xxx
I've a male friend who used the loo on a very crowded Friday night commuter train one winter after a heavy drinking session. Unfortunately the light was out of order, but fortunately his aim couldn't miss the toilet as the room was so small.
He did, however, think the sound a little unfamiliar, and after returning to his seat in everyone's full gaze he discovered why - the stream of urine flowing through the carriage brought the sobering and thoroughly embarrassing realisation that he'd forgotten to check whether the seat lid was up!
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