Are you on medications at all? If not they can surely help. If you are on meds I encourage you to follow up with a doctor if they are not working as well. As far as helping with anxiety yourself, get your mind focused on something else. Try to read, take a walk, clean, listen to music, practice yoga, etc. You can also try writing down what you're anxious about and logically discrediting the anxious feelings. Breath, it helps. Good luck to you.

piper1031, welcome back. thank you for sharing your thoughts. You are not alone. My dear, have you tried talking to a therapist... are you taking any meds already? when a panic attack happens, try to take slow deep breaths. drink lots of water, listen to soothing music. switch those negative thoughts to positive energy like doing an activity. read a book, do art, call a friend, write a journal, chew gum. focus on your positive skills/traits. Hugs of encouragement.

I know it absolutely doesn’t seem this way but...it will get better eventually. I’ve been there. I can guarantee you that! All of us experience anxiety panic a little differently but the devastating horror trick that anxiety try’s to pull has its grip on you it’s a vicious cycle of spiraling. Panic disorder was definitely one of the hardest mountains I had to climb but I survived. Honestly, I still have bad days every now and then. You just have to put one fit in front of the other. I recommend a couple things. Definitely start a journal and stick with it every day maybe even 2+ times a day. As you start to break free you will visit your journal less. And secondly, I very strongly recommend subscribing to a podcast called “Anxiety Coaches Podcast”. Gina Ryan is the host and also a past sufferer of anxiety panic. She is amazing. It’s like she’s talking directly to me. She also is happy and very quick to answer emails and also provides group and 1 on 1 coaching. Now when I get a little anxious I put on the podcast and my tensions float away pretty quickly. If you need someone to talk with I will definitely help you however I can. Hang in there. I know how bad it sucks rights meow. It sucks...Trust me you will come out of it eventually. It can take weeks to regain your mojo after a bad visit to anxious state. Try and float through the intrusive thoughts. Take some time and get really well rested. If I find myself in an anxious state occasionally, I accept that it was a bad day and that it won’t last forever. Then I watch some sitcoms (Seinfeld is my go to).
Laughing really does help in times like these. You’re not alone and I promise you will feel better. It’s a roller coaster. Accept that your on the ride and you can’t get off until it’s over. Best wishes and feel free to reach out if you need to chat.

Take care of you!
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