Weather blues and anxiety

[Kevin160]

Since the weather is getting cold , i have started to get flashbacks of my first panic attack and the start of my anxiety , it all started in january so it was really cold, and since my main fear was stress and blood pressure which rises with cold, so i spent the winter and more with severe anxiety, feeling that atmosphere again makes me fewl uneasy ..ofcourse everything is different this time round because i know more on coping, management and i just know so much that helps and i have hope and optimism

Anyone experiences PTSD like symptoms after scary events like panic attacks , hospitalizations due to panic attacks caused alot of anxiousness, and dont get me wrong im very calm , but i get some moments throughout the day where i feel on edge or tense and some thoughts pass by

[Pugglesworth]

Hi Kevin.

I don't think I would call my reactions PTSD as that term seems to be reserved for more severe events than a panic attack. That being said, I certainly do experience anxiety in areas where I've experienced a panic attack. For me, there is a distinct difference between anxiety and panic: anxiety I can control with coping mechanisms while a panic attack needs to run its course (or be brought under control with an Ativan). Surprisingly, I've gone to the ER waiting room to wait a panic attack out. I didn't admit myself. I just sat in the waiting room while my Ativan kicked in. It helped (panic attacks mimic heart attacks).

I haven't had a panic attack for almost a year now. I still get a lot of anxiety going to meetings (had a panic attack in a couple of work meetings), some anxiety driving (had a panic attack on the road), social events with a lot of people (had a panic attack at a concert) and other areas. I just accept the anxiety is there and keep moving forward. It keeps getting a little easier. Not more comfortable necessarily; just easier to accept and carry on.

Good luck.

[Kevin160 in reply to Pugglesworth]

Thank you for the advice ❤️

[Hidden]

I am really sorry you are getting flashbacks and feeling more anxious. Have you ever had any therapy? Therapy could help you through this.

[Kevin160 in reply to Hidden]

I had counseling in the past but i didnt have any therapy as of new .