Yeah, stress can trigger anxiety/panic attack. Constantly thinking about domestic issues definately doesn't help, put you in this perpectural cycle of anxiety. I think you may need to find something to take your mind off the situtation. Do something different from what you do normally. Hope you feel better soon.

thanks Jim Jim.. i'm feeling better now than I was. I talked to my hubby, that helped. That is good advice though.. do something different than normal. I do tend to do the same things all the time.

Thanks alot. Hugs.

It is hard for people with anxiety to do different things. Like my husband will suggest a new restaurant and I automatically start to get nervous! Why can't we just go to Chili's? I already know the menu and the layout. How ridiculous is that!?! Poor guy just wants some Cajun food.

I deal with the same thoughts. I will convice myself of the most crazy things. The best way I find to deal with it is tell myself "NO, STOP IT"! And then start doing something else......go for a walk, etc. Stop the thoughts before they get too out of hand. It sounds like your husband is understanding which is a major plus.

That's funny, need, I do the exact same thing about restaurants. I'll panic and fret over if i like them or not... I'm also funny about what seat I get, what direction i'm facing.. etc... It def gets out of hand sometimes.

That's def good advice...I think if i could just find something to distract me real quick before i go down the downward emotional spiral, i would def feel alot better.


Thanks so much :) Hugs

The simplest advice I can give you, but the most effective, is to just "pretend" that nothing is wrong - even if you feel so jittery you can hardly stand it. Just say things like "All is well" "I am just fine". I am standing here, doing my dishes (or whatever). See I'm just using the dry towel to wipe this plate. I am so happy (even if you're not). It's your sympathetic nervous system that initiates the fight/flight response. It's just doing what is designed to go - it's reacting to your stressful and scary thought cues because it senses there is imminent danger. Luckily, it's not that smart and it is easy fooled. If you coax it into believing everything is okee dokee, it will switch to the rest and digest response instead. Sounds insanely simple, but it really works.

Thanks Myo,

I will have to try this one =)

No doubt, when anxiety rears its ugly head constant positive thoughs are critical, even if you must take yourself back to a happier time and place.

I sometimes even think about my childhood and how happy I was to calm myself down.

Beep breathing is also important during this time, remember the brain needs additional oxygen during these times.

I have certain times where I tap my foot to put me back into the "present" with excitement over the coming adventure. Hope all these ideas help you past the "stuck" moment.
Best wishes!

Here is a song from 1971 that calms me down more then I can ever tell you, perhaps it will help some of you also. Please give it a listen.

http://youtu.be/mpDQqiQwhps

When I get all anxious for a reason that I can't pinpoint I just take a big breath and step away from what I am doing. A few deep breaths and trying to refocus my thoughts can sometimes snap me out of it. I tell myself to stop and breathe and that I will be ok. Sometimes meditation or yoga or going for a walk works well. Just doing something to reset your mind. Maybe talk things out with a friend or your hubby. Good luck!