My partner is a cancer survior twice over and has been suffereing from extreme anxiety lately.  It takes a toll on me as it seems to be taken out on me.  He recognizes the issue and I want to help him with any resources or tools I can.  Anyone know of anything?
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Try www.stevenhalpern.com or find his music the store.  There's more info about WHY the music helps people at the website.\n\nAlso, Tahitian NONI juice is AWESOME!!!  It is listed in the Physician's Desk Reference with NO known negative side effects. www.tni.com \n\nAlso, read up on spiritual warfare.\n\nAny or all of this will help.
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Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net/ )there is a lot of great content and information on the subject there.\nAlso the stresseraser is a great product, you can find it at (http://www.buystresseraser.com )
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If you haven't had one already, ask about a PET scan. It's sorta like a CAT scan, but it's used to detect any cancer in the body. When my husband had cancer, it's what they used to see where it was, and then they used it once more after his treatment was finished to see if all of it was gone.  Also, ask about maybe getting put on a steroid. My grandfather-in-law, has some health issues, but he had gotten to where he would eat maybe once a day, if that. They put him on some sort of steroid(not sure of it's name)and now he eats like a pig.(good thing) \n  I would also consider going to a different doctor and letting them give you the once-over as well. Having a fresh set of eyes and a  mind on the case may help. I wish you the best, hope you get everything figured out and get to feeling better!
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I have anxiety and my husband doesn't suffer from anything...You have a head start...depression is somewhat like anxiety. If she is a girly-girl (like me), give her a good amount of affection, all the while telling and re-telling her that you love her. Sometimes, if my husband's voice is very calm and loving, it will calm me down. She just needs to know that you are there for her. And don't do like my husband and think it's funny for her to freak out so you egg it on. Simply telling her everything is going to be okay...isn't enough. If she starts freaking out too much, just hold her...that's a soothing thing to do. It has been proven to relieve stress. I hope this helps.
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I have had panic attacks since I was 17, I'm now 23. There is a book that helped me understand how to relax myself and deal with these attcks. Its called the Anxiety and Phobia workbook by Edmund J. Bourne. \n\nSomething I have noticed that has helped tremondously is to excercise. If your not a gym person, I recommend walking at least 30 mins a day.
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i have recently started taking STW for stress issues, and i am happy to say that I am feeling much better. there are some great sites all you have to do is google it. good luck
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hey i am the a s s here. I am trying my best to deal with it. I thought it would go away but it has not. I have noone to help me with this and I am at a loss. maybe the best idea is just death. I cannot live like this anymore. i cannot beleive I am this man. I realize this woman is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I appreciate her so much. I was just looking for some ideas on how to make it stop.
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Sorry to hear about your uncle. I've been an oncology nurse for 9+ years and my best advice is just love your uncle like you always have and don't be afraid to discuss death and dying issues with him. Don't be afraid to say the word "cancer." Find out what he wants, if he has a living will in place, does he want to  be resuscitated if he stops breathing, etc...Letting him decide how he wants things to be now-while he's able-will help give him a much needed sense of control in an otherwise helpless feeling situation. The trick to taking care of or being with most sick people, is remembering that they don't want to be treated like they are "sick" people. He's still the same man on the inside that he was before the cancer started doing it's own thing to his body. He's more than his cancer. His life is more than this disease. It can be a real relief for terminal patients when people are just simply honest and say, " I just hate the thought of you not being with me," Or, "I'm so afraid when I think about you dying." Or, "Are you afraid of dying?" Give him permission to talk about the "elephant in the room," if you know what I mean. Good luck to you. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
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An atunement from a Reiki master. I heard a story about someone with cancer having excellent luck with Reiki. I know a Reiki master who often volunteers at the local cancer center. it might be worth checking out.
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How lovely of you to do so. Well, mine isn't really one to use on someone else, but my Partner of 25 years worries about me (i have some health problems unfortunately) I was really hurting one day and had gasped. I got "The Look" and I told her not to worry. She responded by saying" That's like asking me to stop breathing." It was so sweet. Go and make someone's day, dear. They'll remember it.
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I'm still doing tests,examinations,visit doctors and sites about my condition (precancerous cells in cervix and possible cancer of the endometrium). There are lots of supporting groups and organisations if you just search. Hospitals also have specialised personnel in psychology. I think that the best is having friends and family by your side, because all others treat you out of pity.
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Support Groups: \nSocial support can often help with the stress of dealing with illness, and support group members may also have useful tips for finding the best treatment and coping with the condition.\n\nThe Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) may be accessed at www.ccfa.org.\n\n\nHere are some other links to try\n\nhttp://ibscrohns.about.com/od/onlinesupport/
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Dearest,\n\nWhile you want to help you boyfriend with information on the Internet, nothing can substitute meeting with a professional face-to-face. There is so much more to communication than just words. Body language and positive reinforcement are other communication components that people suffering from emotional problems need in order to get better. He needs to speak to a licensed professional. \n\nThe best advice I can give you is to have him find a professional in his area that can speak to him face-to- face. This is important because depression is a serious condition and finding someone for him to speak to face-to-face just might save his life. The information shared is kept confidential as long as he is not planning to cause bodily harm to himself or someone else. A professional therapist can do a good thorough assessment and make recommendations for further treatment options. \n\nGood Luck!
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Hi there,\nMy name is Alison, 21 (22 this Thursday) and have been suffering with Panic disorder/agoraphobia/health anxiety/OCD for four years and have had my fair share of panic attacks!\n\nYou've probably heard about the paper bag technique, breathing in and out slowly until the attack has subsided, I find breathing into my hands as useful too. The idea behind this is that  when you panic you overbreatheas you take in way too much oxygen and your carbon dioxide levels decrease rapidly, casuing you to feel faint, dizzy, insane etc. The idea is to regualte the your oxygen and carbon dioxide levels agin.\n\nWhen you breath into your paper bag it is important that you breath out slowly, so that your carbon dioxide levels increase. Breathe evenly and try not to hyperventilate too much.\n\nThe way you think can make your panic attack worse too. My therapist gave me some information that says that it only takes three minutes for your body to recover from the effects of panic, but when we think wrongly and catastrophise the cycle of panic is allowed to continue needlessley.\n\nDr Claire Weeks advises in her book 'Essential help for your nerves' that overcome you panic attacks and anxiety you have to accept you symptoms and don't add any secondary fear. By that I mean, when your attack first strikes, (primary fear) don't keep adding the classic 'not again!', 'what if' and 'i'm going to die'  thoughts, (secondary fear) and instead think, 'Ok this is a panic attack, i'm going to take control and allow this to pass.' Actually let your body do it's worse to you, don't tense up and think the worst, just tell yourself that the moment will pass.\n\nAccording to Weekes the key to overcomming anxiety is acceptance.\nShe advocates a four step programme to overcomming panic:\n\n1.FACING: When faced with a situation you feel uncomfortable with don't run away, stick with it!\n\n2.ACCEPT: Accept that you feel panicky, by telling yourself you don't want to feel this you makes yourself more tense. Accept all of your symptoms, let your panic 'do it's worse'.\n\n3.FLOAT: Rise above the situation. No matter how bad it gets, tell youself that your going to get through this. Carry on with what you are doing.\n\n4.LET TIME PASS: Of course you want your panic attack to go away immediately, but you can't rush it. If it takes a couple of hours for calm to return again, then that's the way it has to be. Just tell yourself you are going to gain control and get better. \n\nThis technique does take practice, but it does work. I was terrified of choking and so ate alone, since beginning thearpy, and using this technique, I've begun to eat downstairs again. Even when I feel panicky and tight chested, I never run away, I take my time to eat my meal and allow panic to be overcome by confidence.\n\nI've gone on for too long I hope it helps. The Claire Weeke's book is brilliant. Maybe you should get a copy.
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There is a very strong chance you are having a common somatic symptom of anxiety. the most common physical symptoms of anxiety are shortness of breath (almost always described as you have described your feeling), light headedness, chest pain , tingling in the extremities. \n\nUsually the exam is normal , labs are normal and continued complaints at the doctor cause the physicain to order more and more testing , worsening the concerns about a potential physical problem , worsening the anxiety and often worsening and bringing attention to the symptom.\n\nThe statement that it is better with exercise very likely eliminates any real possibility that the symptom is coming from your heart or lungs and exercise reduces the catecholamines and other stress homrones you are suffering from.\n\nYour docotr should due a simple office test called spirometry and a chest x-ray. If these are normal focus on stress and anxiety.\n\nTry to treat it without drugs - though sedatives and benzos like valium would "cure " your symptoms they are addictive - try to avoid them. the SSRI's like zoloft would help and would be safe.\n\nTry meditation , yoga, counselling , exercise, stress and breathing management techniques.\n\nYou don't have cancer - find ways to relax.\nI wish you luck and good health!
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There are many places to go.  One website i suggest is http://www.sarahsmiley.com/military_links.htm#Support_Links  This place helped my friend when her husband went away.  Good Luck and God bless your wife and your family.
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You are not clear as to what your question is.  You don't say how old you are.  Death is something that we all face and that you are ill is very sad.  I am sorry.\n\nDepending on your ages, good communication with your husband is vital.  I say this because different generations handle communication differently.  If you have good communication, it's important that you find a way, perhaps with a counselor, to talk about your fears.\n\nThe fact is that we all die.  When faced with this type of thing it's just more in our faces than when we age normally.\n\nFor your own fears, I suggest that you find a book called The Book by Alan Watts.  It may give you some insights which you may put into practice.  \n\nYou don't have to face this alone.  Dealing with the reality that you are facing will take courage.  Finding someone to talk to and a knowledgable person to speak with will help.  \n\nCommunicate your feelings to your husband, if you can and take care of your own needs, too.  \n\nBe brave.  Breathe deeply.