Can't shake it ...

[detour13]

Laying in bed watching the hockey game.. And have a tight chest.. I know I'm not having a heart attack. But I'm super anxious just Incase I am..

Freak I hate this anxiety panic attack crap.. My whole life I have been suffering from this demon...

I really thought at my age I would of got used to it... but no!!!!! FML

[Fearoffear]

I completely agree. I hate settling down to watch a movie and at some point during relaxation I get a hot sensation run down me and my heart starts racing. I have been dealing with some form since grade school, many many years ago. I have gone months to years without it interfering, just to have it return. Finally I realized it is a part of me that makes me, me I guess. Coping skills, learning your body and yearly physicals are what I need to overcome anxiety. I just wish I always thought so rational but that's what makes anxiety a surprise even though you know what it is you've survived all the other attacks. We don't seem to remember how to stop it when it comes back or it's learned our new behavior or coping skills so it gets a new plan. It's exhausting but we are stronger than anxiety. I hope it subsides soon for you. Just keep reminding yourself you are safe and this feeling will not last forever. Gentle hug 🤗🤗

[detour13 in reply to Fearoffear]

Thanks you guys are the best ..

[Hb2003]

Aww I’m so sorry that’s happening to you I would freak out too if I were you . Lots of kindness and support 🙏

[detour13 in reply to Hb2003]

Thanks you guys are the best!!

[Hb2003 in reply to detour13]

Your welcome 🙏 😊

[Hidden]

The thing about anxiety is that it never goes away. The common misconception of anxiety is that it's just something that can be conquered and gotten rid of. Well it isn't. Anxiety is an emotion not unlike excitement. They both cause the same kinds of bodily responses and the same kinds of feelings. The trick is to learn what to do when it happens. So when you start to feel anxious you can use those learned coping skills to ground you and bring you back to reality. It's not always going to work but it's just like anger. You can have skills to deal with anger but eventually something is just going to make you mad. And that is okay. But it's more about learning to cope with it and learning that it's a feeling just like any other. Once you do that it becomes more manageable. Work on your coping skills and set your life up for mental strength. Get a routine in, exercise, and journal before bed. Those things should help as well. Also, limit your stressors and make sure no matter what to take some time out of your week to just decompress.

[detour13 in reply to Hidden]

It's so true it never goes away.. I got my 1st one at 18 and I'm 53 and still suffering with this demon...

That's why I feel for anyone going thru this crap!!!