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Very anxious weekend

jlewis27
jlewis27
Although my weekend should have been really relaxing it was quite the opposite. My cousin and her boyfriend went camping with my family this weekend and she basically followed me around everywhere which was awful since she invited herself. On top of that I felt really detached from everything and was scared that I might have a panic attack. Then my boyfriend and I went to the creek that is very shallow and I was having fun looking at all of the cool creatures but then he wanted to walk down the creek...thats when my mind started racing and my heart started pounding out of my chest. I felt like we were going to see a bear or a snake was going to bite me. I was freaking out and thought that something bad was definitely going to happen. Even this morning I am feeling like I just want to run and hide. I really would like so encouragement!
Crispymomma
Crispymomma
Sorry for the anxious weekend sweetie. Hope it calms down today.
dobb5622
dobb5622
Hey in there. I'm going through the same thing. It's our thinking that gets the best of us. 9.5 times out of 10 nothing that we are thinking about happens anyway...its all us over thinking. In the struggle with you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I dont get anxiety over the same stuff you talked about, but had a kinda rough weekend too, what with it being a holiday.....they get to me,not sure why.....made it through though and hope you can tamp your anxiety down and things get better for you......Rowdy
deleted_user
deleted_user
Im guessing you didnt take any medication with you? I would never travel without it. "just in case."
Reed31
Reed31
How courageous of you to go on this adventure and put up with all that you did! I hope that you spend some time celebrating your successes.

Someone on here suggested finding my voice and speaking up and although I am a slow starter, when I speak up I do find myself less anxious.

I usually get anxious because I don't want to do something or put up with something but feel I don't have a choice. We always have a choice, though, and it's okay to say "I'm really enjoying being here looking at the little creatures. I'd like to stay a while more" or "I really enjoy having time with you but I also need time to myself (or time with my honey). I'm going to go down to the creek for awhile and I'll see you later."

Sending hugs and strength.
jlewis27
jlewis27
That you everyone! I actually don't take any medications. I am kind of afraid of medication so I have been trying to find ways to calm myself without medications. I was having a fun time looking at the fish and I thought I could handle walking out farther but the father I went into the water the more nervous I got. Luckily my boyfriend helped me get back to the creek bank.