Anxiety Overdrive

[Racheezy]

I live in Texas and am currently struggling with an overload of anxiety. Recently, I had to leave my home due to loss of power. My area was unfortunately very affected by the winter storm. I’m currently sitting in my cousin’s closet trying to remember to breathe so that I do not have a panic attack and embarrass myself in front of everyone here. My heart is beating super quick and I haven’t slept well in a few days. I will admit that I had some alcohol and it got worse. I know I shouldn’t have but I was trying to get out of my comfort zone (not that I was already in it).

There’s just been so many changes and I am so used to being grounded in one place. It’s so hard to do any exercises to remind me that I’m okay and I’m my own home.... but it’s just not working. I am fine now in awarm house with food and water, so why am I freaking out? I’ve been considering going back to therapy but with this climate, it’s so difficult. To top it off, my doctor’s office is closed and I can’t ask for a refill on my alpazolam. I’m so used to everything being under control and always having a plan... I don’t know how to even calm myself right now.

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So it's normal to have anxiety and feel overwhelmed when things change, especially when it's suddenly and unexpected. I have panic attacks just going to the store so there is no gauge on when it is or isn't okay to have a panic attack. They are just there. don't feel bad about it because there is no reason to. Anxiety is typically tied to a thought that causes us stress though i the moment it can seem impossible to identify. Something like mindfulness can help keep you present in the moment but immediate helps are grounding techniques. Here is an article on some things you can try to keep you present.

healthline.com/health/groun...

[Isinatra]

I feel for you. My sister lives outside of Austin, Texas and she’s having to car camp to keep warm. In my past, when I couldn’t reach my doc for a refill, I’d go to the ER and they would give me a small refill of meds to hold me over. Yeah, the comfort zone thing. I’ve spent my share of time in closets. Just know that the weather will break shortly and you’ll be back home and comfortable soon. No one wants to have a panic attack. If your family is aware of your situation, hopefully they will comfort you, not make you feel embarrassed. At the least, you can get some comfort and understanding here. My mothers great advice, this, too, shall pass. It always does. ❤️🏄‍♀️

[getdowngetup]

Hi RacheezyI'm also in Texas. Horrific circumstances with weather. OMG-1/2 or more without power, heat and in some cases shelter. I lost my insurance, doctor of 2 yrs., group therapy and refills in Dec. I quickly got a temporary insurance, got on a clinic waiting list and used a by phone or internet service called TELEDOC. Try if you can to Google it or google psychiatrist online/phone. I quickly was able to get a by phone appointment . Very nice doctor spoke with me 30 minutes, understood me and prescribed medication to hold me over until my waiting list number at clinic comes around next month. Phone doctor however may not prescribe controlled substance or meds for schizophrenia -such as benzos, ketamine, haladol etc... Unfortunately 2 of my meds were controlled substances. I had already months back stop one and begun weening off clonazepam. Doctor was very compassionate on phone , called in a substitute med and I started it same day. I feel you, am praying for you. May Peace and Love be around you , Be in you and upon every bit of all your

Life. Thank you for your share.

😊

[jessicjames]

First, get a medical checkup. If all your values are ok and it is based on a purely psychological nature then maybe the following could help you. Read about anxiety and panic with all their symptoms and effects on your body. Try to get an understanding of the problem. There are a lot of tools and therapies to target the problem but the goal is the same.

n case of a Panic Attack you have to show your body that the danger it suspects is not real. It is a chemical imbalance of the natural reaction to react appropriately to certain processes in your body. Getting control over your emotions can help you a lot. I learned a few tips from mangoclinic.com/anxiety-man... . If you understand how you react to things and not just let them happen, you will find a key that can help you tremendously. You must not be hard on yourself and you must not wish for a different state of mind. We must love ourselves as we are and base it on that. We actually just run away from ourselves all day. Of course, we have to change our way of thinking but not our BEING. Acceptance is so important.

[Racheezy in reply to jessicjames]

Thank you so much. I really hadn’t thought about it that way. It’s difficult to feel like I don’t have control over what’s going on. I do find myself wishing I was normal and I had accepted it before. I think I struggle with the fact that I feel like I don’t have control. I feel so off balance and so chaotic.