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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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mctherapper17
mctherapper17

Hey y'all,


So I am pretty sure it has been quite a while that I have posted on here.  A lot has happened since this school year started end of August.  But the stress and anxiety has been extreme.  My panic attacks have been getting worse, and causing more physical symptoms.  Lately, when I get attacks my cheeks get extremely red and my face is heated.  The issue is that for the majority of that time, I am actually cold and it makes no sense.  Sorry.... It has been a realllly long day.  And I still cannot go to sleep.  I have a project to finish, and a paragraph to write, while also stidying for various exams as well.  

OllieTree
OllieTree
<3 I feel you so hard right now. I’ve been coping by eating too much when I get home from school then napping like crazy- so at the moment it’s 9 pm after my nap and I haven’t begun studying for a bunch of tests or worked on the projects I’ve been assigned yet. I feel a big part of it for me is the stress of everybody else around me- it transfers over- people almost think you’re weird if you’re NOT stressed.

Anyway- I don’t have physical symptoms anymore after getting on a really low dose of lexapro, which I don’t know if that’s an option for you.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Stay hydrated. Keep a short to-do list in front of you to help you focus on in the moment tasks you need to finish.

Do what needs to be done. Keep working at those. That's what going to help you move forward.

You can do this. You are stronger than you realize.
Cielo77
Cielo77
@mctherapper17, sorry that your are experience panic attacks with red face and hot flashes. it is difficult. I get that way sometimes too. depending on the severity of the attack. I try really hard to counter it with positive thoughts and actions. to try to get to a clear open space of fresh air and take slow deep breaths. Have you found out what triggers this? I urge you to try to find a therapist if you haven't already to discuss this things. Hope this helps you. Sending encouragement and a :)
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