No logic to triggers

[Hardlookcap]

My dogs are becoming triggers for me. When they bark and act crazy at the front window i instantly panic. I’m flung into a huge fog and go to the door and peak out the window as if the FBI was looking for me!

A panic attack to dogs barking and/or a knock at the door! This is absurd! I know it’s absurd. It’s just so wild how my body reacts. I try to look at things from an outsiders perspective and when that happens I’m looking at me like my own self is crazy!

I can’t tell if I feel paranoid someone is looking for me to tell me something bad or if I’m just anxious because I don’t want anyone to see me in my rock bottom episode I’m having. Thoughts?

[MinhHo123]

Isolation has been my biggest downfall. Everyday I force myself to interact with people. It’s a struggle for me when i used to be the life of the party. Be careful that isolation doesn’t get too comfortable for you and that if anything disturbs that, disturbs you. I can relate to your feelings. Silently coping with intense GAD for three years because I don’t want anyone to know my weakness. Sending you good vibes Hardlookcap from Atlanta.

[Hardlookcap in reply to MinhHo123]

I too have always been the life of the party, always cracking jokes, and partying. Everything started when my psychiatrist retired abruptly and it domino effected right into full blown agoraphobia. It’s a nightmare now.

[Hardlookcap in reply to MinhHo123]

You know what I’m also noticing... I’m staying awake all night because I feel more at peace that everyone is home and it’s quiet and the world doesn’t move fast at night. I sleep in the day when everyone is gone and the world is busiest.

[Anxiouspony12 in reply to Hardlookcap]

I tend to get up at night due to all kinds. But yes it's quiet isn't it? Not same for me though as live in unsafe housing in big city on main road so can't sleep in day much either!!!

[Anxiouspony12]

Hi there. Trust me it isn't weird I used to have a dog did it all the time. I still jump at anybody near my door. It's normal for me. I don't live somewhere I feel safe have to move. I also have ADHD, IBS, dissociative personality so you can imagine how I get I have to hide from any member of the public me or one of my alters eyes suspiciously. Take care x

[Justswimming]

I'm thinking you want to isolate ..so you feel safe