I'm sorry to hear that, I can relate somewhat to that, I am pretty easily triggered but by different things perhaps. For me, if someone doesn't text or call me back in a reasonable amount of time I start to feel that they dislike/hate me and that they're talking about me behind my back and other things like that. Then by the time they do respond, I'm usually so anxious and upset, that I feel ridiculous for thinking all those things or I'm really angry that they didn't respond and an argument sometimes starts.
They tell me things like "calm down" "I didn't notice my phone" and other things like that. Other things trigger me as well, but that's just an example. Do you have anything you can do that helps ease it?

Yes! That's currently how I'm feeling right now. Reality TV shows with fighting and bickering makes my anxiety start, as well as like you said shows like game of thrones.

Commercials about any health topics also bug me too.

I can't go to the movies because the loud noise triggers my anxiety, I literally have to stand up and go outside and it blows because I used to love going to the movies. I also can't watch t.v it's ridiculous I totally understand what u are going through.

I have to limit my news intake. I mean I want to stay informed, but too much can be depressing. We also cut off our pay tv. If we watch anything, it's streaming. And, Sumohterguy, I'm with you about the health topic commercials. The drive me crazy!

The health commercials trigger me, too. Now this train crash in Philly is triggering me. I don't even ride the train, but I'm worried because I may need to some day. Anxiety is so stupid.

Hello BlueYonde...I have had anxiety since a child and I'm now 62...Things that have helped me are herbal teas. Now if your currently taking any medicines for anxiety..etc.. there are many teas you just can't drink along side of that... I googled them individually, I just ordered 4 from amazon. Ashwagandha, Hawthorn,lemon balm and passion flower are the heavier hitters, unlike chamomile which is a weak calmer. I haven't tried them yet, but I will steep it for a short time and water it down, just to see how my body handles it. Google the anxiety teas..and remember you have to read which your allowed to have if you are on meds, that's so important. I was on prozac for 35+years and took myself off when I was dx with graves disease and have done pretty well for 3 years..with some stressful events, I was so internally sensitive to the outside world I went to the doc, who gave me Lexapro which I did not take as of yet..Things are better, but I know how out of control one can be with anxiety..off the charts scary. I'm sorry your having a ruff go...I'm still working on myself and it's a daily struggle. I wish you the best. Janelle15

I don't watch much news and take mine in small chunks in the newspaper. I can be weeks behind which has been embarrassing when everyone's talking about the earthquake in Nepal and I'm saying 'what earthquake' (okay not quite that bad!) But at my worst point I couldn't watch any television: a sitcom was too stressful. And I couldn't read a book. So I didn't try!

I had 3 months sitting in a chair at one point of my anxiety, and it was wonderful. Just taking away all of those stresses for long enough for me to relax. It was wonderful. If you want to avoid stress, go ahead. I did it and it made a huge difference to me in terms of toning down the anxiety. Nowadays I make sure I don't absorb more than I can handle.

Similar situation -- can't watch anything dark or violent. It is so much worse since I had my baby; I worry constantly something terrible will happen to him. Do you currently take any medication? Any improvements with meditation or prayer? Please let me know if you find something that works. It feels like I have to hide from life just to keep the worries at bay and then they STILL sneak up!!