Help anxiety

[Rlost]

As a teenager, I had anxiety, but with therapy, I was anxiety/ panic free for more than five years. Now it's been more than a year that I've been fighting a day to day battle with myself due to anxiety and panic attacks. Towards the beginning of almost two years, my anxiety was extreme. I had nonstop panic attacks that would keep me from moving 'literally" I did not work, go to school or go anywhere. I would be home as much as possible. I had panic attacks at home, and it was so scary I felt so much fear I don't know how to explain. This day I have a therapist, I drink herbal teas, I practice grounding techniques, and I still have anxiety. If I'm sitting down and get up, I start to have skipped heartbeats. This gives me so much fear, and I don't know if this is normal. I bought a pulse oximeter, and sometimes, my sp02 (oxygen) levels are low, and I get more anxious. Has anyone else had this issue? I don't know what to do; I'm tired of this anymore.

[Brightfuture22]

Hi Rlost,

First, I am sorry that you are experiencing the horrid feelings of panic and anxiety.

When you say your O2 levels are low, how low are you talking? Have you been checked by your doctor or a cardiologist for the skipped beats?

It’s good to know that you are seeing a therapist, I believe they are very beneficial to long term management of anxiety.

I hope that you start to get some relief soon!

💜

[TrustnGod]

Hello Rlost. I’m so sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Constant panic attacks must be so difficult to deal with. I have a pulse oximeter too. Sometimes my oxygen is like 89%. One time I freaked out because of it and went to the ER. My oxygen level ended up actually being 100%, my oximeter was just not doing its job correctly.

I suggest you first discuss with a doctor and then move on from there. If they’re figuring your oxygen levels are normal and fine, then you’re probably fine and your oximeter is reading it wrong.

~Lia

[Autumn822]

How are you doing now?