Anxiety Support Group

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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Ever-evolving panic/anxiety

summerbabe88
summerbabe88

I thought I was getting better and gaining back a little piece of myself. I'm deeply upset that when I went on a mini getaway last weekend for my birthday I was a hot mess of anxiety. Even more so, for the first time EVER, I could not bring myself to drive home from my boyfriend's apartment (he lives an hour away from me). I took back roads and panicked the whole ride. I've never felt that uptight and fearful. I've been keeping my head up but have had this funk about me....it's hard to go out and I startle very easy ....I understand I have to be easy on myself but imI so upset and nervous...

Community LeaderMid
Mid
You are getting better. Recognizing anxiety when it happens is so important. Look at what you accomplished even feeling the anxiety. Wow! Be proud of your work and continue the effort to be "in the moment!.
Keep on keeping on!
SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
Calming hugs. When I went through episodes like that, it tracked back to traumas I had been through which had nothing to do with driving, just PTSD. Hoping you will use every calming tool you have in your toolbox. Comforting hugs as you realize that you are now home and safe.
summerbabe88
summerbabe88
Thank you kindly. I really appreciate the kind words, hugs, and postive vibes!
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