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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Dealing With Panic Attacks and Constant Anxiety

RobertKnightRider
RobertKnightRider

Hi, im new to the group. Ive been dealing with panic attacks and anxiety for 20 years now. Ive had long periods of feeling great with no medication at all. But the past month or so has gotten really bad. The medication doesnt seem to be helping and I have constant pains in my chest and face and then of course severe panic attacks. I am doing my very best to cope and overcome them but its gotten really bad lately. Any suggestions or stories will help. Thanks!

summerbabe88
summerbabe88
I am feeling the exact same way. My medicine seems to work to a point but I'm constantly anxious and have severe panic...like there is no talking down! I try to remember they are just thoughts and it's okay to feel this way since I am stressed. It helps knowing you are going through this as well...I wouldn't wish this on anyone. PS- I once was breathing into a latex glove during a panic attack it was so bad the glove popped! lol <3
JC1221
JC1221
I'm on the same boat except I don't take any meds. I should but I don't. No reassurance from any doctor calms me down. It's horrible.
cielknightroad
cielknightroad
Im feeling the same thing too. It's winter here and its very cold. It's a bit of highs and lows. Sometimes my anxiety is less and sometimes it's worse. Anxiety and Panic attack sucks. Im waiting for summer, maybe things will get better. ;)
AnxietyFreak40
AnxietyFreak40
I have been where you all are. I wish I had a magic fix but I don't. I try deep breathing, exercise to burn off the adrenaline, music, games to distract myself from the anxiety. Sometimes I just close my eyes and say to it...FU..You are here and I accept that, but I don't have to like it..and try to ignore it and go on with my day. Sometimes I vent it out in a journal or post as you have done here. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. Big Hugs!
RobertKnightRider
RobertKnightRider
Thank you all for your replies. It does help knowing that there are others who deal with this everyday as I do. I just try to tell myself no matter how bad it gets that I will be ok and I will get through it. This morning has been a tough one.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Breathe. Stay hydrated. Move around. Keep a journal. Remember that anxiety is natural and it works for you.
It often starts with the first step of writing it out, which you have done. Learning the pattern of thought that you can change will help.
Welcome to this group. Best wishes.
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