Just venting

[Sam_Walker]

Hi again I hope everyone is well and happy and healing!!

I know this is a very petty worry, but every time I receive a text or a phone call from one of my few friends, I get extremely anxious and panicky, my breathing and heart rate speed up and I get awful stomach cramps. Then I feel guilty because I don’t answer them because I’m overly worried I’ll say something wrong and they’ll get annoyed. Also, I overanalyze everything they say and worry they dislike me after the conversation is over. Just needed to vent a bit. Have a good day!!

[Agora1]

Thank goodness for Caller ID Sam

I no longer answer my phone unless it's someone I know and even

with that I may let it go into voice mail.

Even if I hear a phone ring on tv or a cell phone buzz on tv

or a doorbell on tv, the same thing happens to me. A momentary rush

of adrenaline with accompanying symptoms. It's gone as quick as it came

but never the less my over sensitized nervous system does respond to those

triggers. You certainly aren't alone. I could bet you there are others on this site

who experience the same thing. Ironically, the phone just rang ha ha ha

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

Hi! I just freak out no matter who it is who calls: my brother, my daughter, etc. I always think it's going to be bad news and my anxiety really bubbles up. I know how you feel and it's just so frustrating. I may be responding to you, but thanks for listening to me.

[Sam_Walker]

Hi Agora1 😁😊 thanks for the fast reply!! I’m not glad that others feel this way, but it’s still nice not to be alone in this!! That is exactly what happens to me!! Do you also get triggered by loud noises, yelling, and specific words?? I get triggered by the words introduce yourself, presentation, fine, whatever and other words that seem completely meaningless! Lol about the phone 😂 I hope your anxiety gets better soon!!

[Agora1 in reply to Sam_Walker]

Sam, I've learned to ignore the triggers and roll with the punches

However, besides sounds, I can be triggered by smells (esp. chimney smoke

and fire pits) and yes certain words and loud unexpected noises. It's all a part of

the Anxiety Game.

[Sam_Walker in reply to Agora1]

That’s great that you are better!! Goodnight!

[Hidden]

Nearly all kids do,my daughter talks to me about texts she's received or sent so she feels okay about what she's sending,couldn't you do that?or you could tell your friends your always worried things come out in the wrong way via text and if they ever feel that your upset in a text or angry to please ask you?

[Sam_Walker in reply to Hidden]

Hi curlybacks Yes I think I’ll talk to them about it. One of them knows I have anxiety but she still doesn’t really understand. I’ll try to talk to them though thanks so much, goodnight!