Is it like a panic feeling?

Hmmm I guess.. it’s a panic attack where for those few minutes I lose all logic a.nd focus on the symptoms I’m having.

The feeling trapped feeling is what I've had before still do at times but not as bad because I have learned about the anxiety attacks and panics when feeling trapped or letting my mind race then everything collapses and I lose control.. throws me into an attack.. of course they are absolutely scary and the trapped feeling doesn't make it easier.. what I've done was educate myself on all of it.. and developed a couple ways to ease the trapped panic situation till it passes.. which I've learned it passes and you will not die lol that definitely make me feel better.. but these ways of easing mine are my ways of feeling comfortable and calming down.. I know I'm not a doctor or anything but some things I've learned and use have definitely relieved me.. find what calms you down what distracts what makes you comfortable when you're feeling trapped! Or feeling panicked or high anxiety coming along.. first thing I read in many things is to accept so it makes it easier that okay its here now I will calm myself distract myself

Like mine are.. writing.. reading.. closing my eyes saying it's okay it will pass.. phone a relative or friend.. looking up my personal interest on the internet like looking basketball scores baseball scores.. it's all there and helps

Hello Colby. Welcome to the forum.

What works for calming my anxiety varies greatly for each round of ^it^. The anxiety I get from being too busy is a whole different critter than the anxiety I get from being lonely or going through major life changes. This is one of the places I come to help me sort which tool I need for any given round.

Hope it proves helpful to you, as well. What have you tried so far?

Hi- I’m so sorry that you are having a hard time.
According to an article, when anxiety symptoms come, it’s helpful if you will control your breathing. Talk to someone about how you feel, someone you are comfortable with and you can trust, it will also keep your mind off of your symptoms. You can also do some physical activities and do things that will relax you. I hope this helps.

I pray that you will overcome and anxiety will not control you. Keep us posted, we are here for you. Take care, God bless.

I sometimes get anxiety at night and it prevents me from sleeping which makes my next morning an anxious mess at work. I've noticed that focusing on my breathing sometimes keeps me awake because I'm super focused on it.

Meditating apps have recently helped me sleep. It tells me what to do so I don't have to think a out it and most times I drift off before the guide even finishes.