Manic anxiety leading to mild panic attacks.

[Knowone]

I lost a finger about 3 weeks ago, At first It was fine it hurt but that was all.

a week passes and I go back to work, everything is fine, normal, still some pain..

on the friday night of that same week i went to work, something in my head changed... I could feel my chest closing, my heart beat racing, long story short I admited myself to a hospital for abdominal pain and weird panic and anxiety. they ran every test possible, and have me on avitan. Even when i take that stuff I dont feel like I'm me anymore... that lingering anxiety doesn't go away.. how do you guys cope with this.. will it ever go away.. is it something i'm gonna feel for the rest of my life ?

[Stilltrying_]

I have never experienced anything like this but I can see it would be a distressing event and something that would take time to get used to. It sounds very reasonable that you are experiencing increased anxiety and worry but I think it will get better in time. In the meantime how about having a word with someone about it if it gets really bad. x

[Knowone in reply to Stilltrying_]

thanks so much, I do agree its traumatic, but to my conscious mind I had accepted it and I was a big deal, but I dont feel its a big enough deal for this anxiety to be going on It's not like I worry about a specific thing, its just generalized anxiety.

[TheResilientOne]

Hi knowone,

To answer your question visit anxietycoach.com there is a variety of information on how to help you cope.

Panic and Anxiety can come out of no where but it can also be the after affect of a traumatic event. In my opinion you losing your finger is very traumatic.

I want you to know you are normal and you are not crazy! You are heading in the right direction. I’d recommend you linking up with a therapist and asking them to give you information/ guidance to help you through coping! Also reach out to friends family and loved ones to help assist you in this journey. But for now belly breathing and learning how to accept the anxiety and panic is essential. You will make it and better days are ahead!

[Knowone in reply to TheResilientOne]

thank you.. it has gotten a little better in the past few days, I just dont feel a specific worry, more of generalized anxiety, I will look into finding a therapist.

[TheResilientOne in reply to Knowone]

Everyone’s anxiety is unique. As long as you are gentle with your self , and count the good days , and do the work .... it will get better !

[Knowone in reply to TheResilientOne]

Thank you so much I'm gonna keep strong and not let it cut into my real life.

[TheResilientOne in reply to Knowone]

You’re welcome! I’ve been struggling hard for the last week! So I understand the need to want to “find or fix” what ever it is so U can get the show on the road and get back to doing things or feeling things you have normally been doing. Today I listened to Claire weeks and nervousness is as much as a healing process as the common cold... or the flu. We have to rest it out and take extra care of our self. I believe in you! And the more you reach out on here the more safe you feel and the more your support group gets bigger ! Please keep us updated !

[Sadness1988]

You have gone through a traumatic event. It will take time to process it. The advice I give people that begin having anxiety is to exercise as much as possible. When the panick takes over your thoughts, go for a brisk walk. I have suffered depression and anxiety for years and other than medication, which has side effects, exercise has helped me most.

Good luck. I hope you get a handle on the anxiety.

[Knowone in reply to Sadness1988]

I hopped on my mountain bike on the hardest setting, it doesn't go away but I can prevent panic from on-setting, will this 'lingering' feeling of anxiousness go away eventually?

thank you so much for the reply