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What is my deal?

rskb3
rskb3

I just returned from a big trip, I flew across the U.S., which is a huge deal for me because I usually get anxious just driving a few hours away from home. I didn't feel perfect the whole trip, but I made it through. I have been home about a week and now for the past few days I have not felt well and am feeling more anxious and having bad, racing thoughts. 


I always have a tendancy every time I don't feel well to always check my temp thinking that if it was an illness then I would feel better because there would be a lagitimate reason for my feeling this way. But I am only running a degree under normal, so I am sure it is just my anxiety rearing it's ugly head again. Do you think that all that anxiety I should of had on my trip is catching up with me now that I am home?

AnxietyFreak40
AnxietyFreak40
I have done the check temp thing many times. Yes, it is just the anxiety. I am well known for making it through whatever and having the anxiety attack when things are calm and quiet. You are NOT alone!
JC1221
JC1221
It can be many things causing you anxiety. From what I read it seems you already deal with GAD which means you're usually always anxious. Its your anxiety acting up because your mind is racing and you have negative thoughts. Believe me, I'm there with you on a daily basis. Nothing is wrong with you physically. I recently went to a cardiologist and had tests done because I thought I had a heart problem. Turns out, my heart is fine but guess what, I still feel the same symptoms. Direct sign of anxiety. You need to accept it and try to distract yourself. Talking to someone who understands always helps so I'm here whenever.
shannon1989
shannon1989
I do the same thing only I check my pulse in my wrist to get my heart rate.

I have traveling anxiety as well, road trips and I've only been on a plane twice a while back but II never want to get on one again. That's great that you were able to make that big step and go outside your comfort zone to travel like that. I'm sure you were subconsciously holding in a lot of your anxiety the whole time and it is now catching up with you. Try to concentrate on the fact that you are back home now and you took a big step and be proud of yourself. You aren't alone in how you feel. Stay hopeful.
rskb3
rskb3
Thank you so much for your responses. I can't tell you how helpful it is to hear your opinions and I think that you are all correct, I think my anxiety is catching up to me. I am sorry that you guys go through this too but it is helpful to know that I am not alone.