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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FallenAngel
FallenAngel

I am experiencing SEVERE anxiety attacks which make me unable to function.  I've tried everything I know to deal with this.  Self-talk, getting out of the house.  Right now I am at work and unable to focus on what needs to get done.  I was taking Abilify but my prescription ran out and I am waiting for it to come in the mail.  I don't know what else to do right now.  I feel like I'm going to be sick and I am on the verge of tears all the time.  I am trying my hardest just to function til the day is over and I can go home and curl up.

Tired
Tired
Can you take a break and walk outside or inside the building?
It helped me a little. Take a brisk walk. Talk about your feelings
to a co-worker. Listen to talk show or music. State out the window
while taking slow deep breathes.
FallenAngel
FallenAngel
Thank you so much. I think I'll try both taking a walk and listening to some music.
anxietypath
anxietypath
I like to fill my mind with "non emotional" thoughts. Count backwards from a high number - by 1's, 2's or 3's. Hold an ice cube on your skin, splash cold water on your face, hold your keys in your hand and squeeze. Buy some gum or mints - flavors that you do not like - and use them to take your mind off your anxiety.

Recovery from anxiety disorders is essentially learning to look away from your fear. To look away from your anxiety. Practice the tools mention above when at home when there is little or no anxiety to become familiar with doing them - and then when you need them they will work more efficiently.

Wishing you all the best!
giaeve
giaeve
I know it is hard but when you are in that pit, get up and change your scenery or environment. Force yourself to take a few steps to get moving. Go to the store and just walk around. Go outside and walk. Get your senses all back into check by looking for beautiful things around you. Focus on smells, sounds. Try to talk to either a friend or even make conversation with a stranger. Change your focus at that second.
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