Struggling

[T123]

Hey guys I’ve been struggling with horrible anxiety and panic the last couple days. I feel like I’m slipping into a dark hole and I don’t know what to do I know I’ve been here before but it’s so exhausting and feels like it’s never going to end. Any suggestions, every time this happens it gets more and more tiring and harder to work to get out of

[Hb2003]

First you need to find out what’s causing you to have panic attacks then Avoid the triggers -Hiba

[Arymretep in reply to Hb2003]

Have you tried deep breathing , I find it helps me a lot, just sit quietly and breath in for 4 hold for 3 and breath out for 4 a few times until you can feel yourself calming down, you can do this anytime as it keeps you calm

[Broken1971]

Just remember that it will pass. When a panic comes on I try to do some breathing exercises like loopyloolool suggested...and I splash cold water in my face. It really helps snap you back even if just for a moment. My doctor also gave me ativan for panic attacks but I only use it in extreme emergencies. Hang in there!

[crowningglory19]

I'm sorry to hear that, it is good that you recognize it and then can stop it before it's too late. Some things that help are the following: Taking magnesium will calm your mind body and spirit and help you sleep better. Ginseng is great to get rid of those sticky negative thoughts that loop. Also, taking walks, sitting on grass, or going in yard barefoot are good to get you grounded to the earth again and help stabilize your central energy. Help others, it will help you too. volunteer if you can to gain good friends who are like minded too. Also, counseling is good, and many churches offer it free. <3 Hope this helps you too.

[SirGrits]

My thing is a little different then your thing T123, my thing is insomnia and sleep anxiety. But when I relapse or fall back down the hole it's so much worse, especially after I've gone so long doing well. My anti-anxiety regimen is journalling, Bible reading, walks and videogames; more or less in that order. What seems to help recover from a relapse is self forgiveness or perhaps better phrased as shrugging it off. What I try to remind myself of is that a)I'm still here b)things are actually pretty ok objectively and c) therefore, a relapse isn't that big a deal. The more effective I am with that post-relapse bit it seems like the longer I go on the straight and narrow.Hope that helps some, God speed.

[Hidden]

The fact that you’ve grown to a place of “I’ve been here before and this blows” is huge right? Weren’t we not in a place of grave despair at times before in our life thinking”there’s no fucking way I’m surviving this.”

You’re reaching out.

You’re seeking someone to relate to.

That’s strength.

I’m struggling like a fuck right now but digging DEEEEP for my sons and my dogs the only ones that never turned their fucking backs on me in my life when things go down.

Bless you in your journey.

I wish you strength and peace

[HisChild4ever]

I am very sorry! Do you have a counselor or a therapist? I don't know what's good for anxiety and panic but I have suffered mostly from depression for many years and during times of big despair I would go to my bed and listen to Christian music and it would help me. I used to go to my bed a lot when I would feel horrible and being in bed was better for me than being with people. I added Christian music to my time alone and sometimes I put sermons on. It would help. I'm sorry I can't provide you help for your anxiety and panic! I know that walking outside is very helpful for us mentally, physically and emotionally. And it is true that volunteering can help us a lot too. I volunteer because it was recommended to me, not because I wanted to do it. And I know that it's better than isolating myself and focusing so much on my negative thoughts and pain. I hope that you feel better very soon. It's not easy being in your place. If you don't already have a therapist, I hope that you find someone who helps you a lot. God bless you!

[sunandbutterfly]

I definitely agreed with His daughter. At the worst point of my anxiety, I would listen to Christian music (or dramas Adventures in Odyssey at night) before bed. The message I lift my Hands by Louie Giglio was helpful as well.

I also sought counseling and would highly recommend it to you. (Licensed counselor is recommended). I was able to learn some things that helped me to cope with anxiety and to prevent it from going into panic. Is that something that you may be able to do?

Sometimes, if it was during the day time, I would go for a quick run or walk. Is that something that would be helpful to you?

There may be some things that you can do nutritionally to help as well.

Hang in there.

Please let me know if you would like any additional resources.