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...
I went through something really shitty and quite frankly traumatic about a week ago. This guy I thought was my friend just drunk dialed me and tried to get me to come over his house. (I was drinking at his house when the event occurred) Anyways, the guy who caused to trauma was in the background saying how much he misses me and wants me to come over. They kept saying they have beer and they know "I want it". I'm completely triggered and with anxiety. Everyone I know is sleeping. I can't think straight and I feel like throwing up. I wish I never picked up the phone...
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I did the dumbest thing today. I charged my earbuds, unplugged the block and put the block in my little bag instead of the earbuds. I wasn't happy about that when I got to the gym. What a dummy!
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Years ago, I won a mirrored armoire from my job. It's in my bedroom but I rarely stand in front of it. Yesterday, I had to have a dexascan done so I had to change into a gown. There was a full length mirror in the changing room. I'm aware that I gained 5 to 7 pounds over the last year from cheating on Keto but I didn't know what it looked like. It was a reality check.
You took care of yourself by stopping and hanging up phone. You know you are dealing with the emotions, feelings, and thoughts about the conversation. Tell yourself you handled it, you are fine, and you made a decision in the moment.
Anxiety is neither negative nor positive, it is a reaction to the fight or flight or freeze. Hydrate your self, breathe, and calm your thoughts with "I took action" and distract the usual pattern.
Best wishes.