Panic relapse

[Msheatherlady]

I felt like I was doing okay with my anxiety but today while I was working from home I just got hit with a panic attack out of nowhere and i just started crying in frustration and fear. I hate how anxiety makes me feel and it’s always frustrating when I feel like I’m moving forward and then I get hit with a panic attack. I decided to take a propranolol which seemed to help calm my body down but I feel like I won’t feel fully better until I can go back to “normal”. I hate being home alone, I miss my family and friends. I know I can talk to them on the phone but it’s not the same. It doesn’t help that I’m living with my mom who has bipolar disorder and I never know which side of her I’m going to get any day. I feel helpless even though I know I’m not. I know it will get better but the time it’s taking is hard to take in. If anyone has any tips of how to pass time please let me know or how people have been coping with their anxiety while all this is going on.

[Jason1234567]

Hang in there

[RiverSong93]

Hey, i am sorry to hear you are having a bad day. Do you read? Maybe try a book, if reading is not your thing, maybe try a game? I enjoy words with friends it seems to help distract me, as well as this vietnamese card game called tien len.. Besides that i like having music in the background, i always have my earbuds with me.

I hope your day improves and that you are able to find something that brings you some relaxation.

Peace and love. 🌻🌺🌼❤

[Sabio77]

Msheatherlady thank you for sharing. you are not alone. it is not easy to go thru this virus lockdown. try aroma therapy, soothing music, do an art project, play an instrument, read a book, take a shower, drink water, fresh air, go for a walk, do light stretching exercises. also do not drink caffeine or sugary drinks like pop and other flavored drinks. instead drink green tea, water, milk and little orange juice. do not eat corn or spicy food but try fish, chicken carrots, celery, spinach and beets. these help me .

[maryebread]

Hey! Thank-you for posting!

I also deal with panic disorder, during the quarantine it can amplify these "out of control" feelings i sadly know so well about too These times are strange because everything routine has kind of flew out the window, giving more opportunity for trying new things, creating new routines, getting to know yourself/values more.

When i wake up, I have a small routine that has helped me; I take a few slow deep breaths, make my bed then go to the kitchen, make tea and do about 15 mins of stretching/yoga. Its helped me keep my mind clear/ready for the day.

I also try and go outside for a walk to the store/to the river or just find some peace in trees.

Id be interested in hearing about more of your story, if you started an online blog!

I hope this helped a little bit, bless.

[Coloradowalker]

I’m sorry that you have had a tough time being at home and with your anxiety. I did find Propanolol to be helpful with the physical symptoms of anxiety. I like that it isn’t a benzo and could be taken throughout the day as needed. Also found great relief with Lexapro but it did take several weeks to notice changes. I’m hoping that you start feeling more peaceful soon and that we will all return to some normalcy in the near future. Take good care of yourself❤️