My anxiety today is really bad.

[sh0526]

I’ve been battling anxiety attacks for over a week now, and this morning was one of the roughest. I’m at the point now where I feel like something bad is going to happen. My anxiety is always triggered by my past mistakes, and this feelings that I’m going to lose everything in my life, because of my past mistakes.

The upside is that I get to see my doctor today and hopefully work on my medication. I just hate dealing with this during the holidays. I’m usually in such a good mood this time of year. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[Hidden]

Hi sh0526! I’m sorry you’ve been suffering this past week. Anxiety knocks at our door like a dreaded salesman, always at the worst time. Past mistakes are something I can relate to. But, they ARE past. No amount of worry/anxiety can undo them. Believe me, I’ve tried. It’s so sabotaging that we think the longer and harder we think about past mistakes that we can somehow rewrite history. Look forward and remember you are wiser because of the past. So glad to hear you’re seeing your doctor today. That’s a step forward. Hopefully some holiday spirit finds its way to you soon. 🎁

[sh0526 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! I really appreciate the advice and support.

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

Great response KellyKay xx

[Starrlight]

My anxiety is up too and feeling something really bad is about to happen too. You’re not alone. (((((((Hug)))))))

But you know what? The things are gonna be how they’re gonna be no matter how little or how much we worry. But I understand it’s hard to control at times. Lately meditating helps me a lot. I can send you a link to my fav one if you’d like. Best to you.

[sh0526 in reply to Starrlight]

I would love that, thank you so much!

[Starrlight in reply to sh0526]

youtu.be/pfIikxpis9s(Not working as expected?)

[sh0526 in reply to Starrlight]

Thank you!

[Starrlight in reply to sh0526]

No problem I’m hoping it helps you. ☺️

[Pitalife]

You definitely aren't alone,where all here for badvanxiety n depression,I caregiver my elderly mom and it's very tough,very tough, tough but I pray for peace,I been having severe panic attacks and anxiety it's such terrible way to live add chronic pain to the mix and it's he'll on earth...

[sh0526 in reply to Pitalife]

I’m sorry to hear your struggles. It’s a good feeling though to come on here and know you’re not alone and we can all work as a team and support each other.

[designguy]

It could be that your anxiety is from trauma in your past that you need to deal with, process and heal. I healed a lot of my anxiety but didn't resolve it until I leaned of c-ptsd/trauma and started working with a therapist that specialized in treating trauma and used emdr as part of the therapy. I was able to get in touch with the shame, anger and rage i had been suppressing and process it which really helped and I was able to forgive myself for my past and acknowledge that I did the best i could at the time to survive and make peace with it. It also helped greatly reduce my anxiety.

[sh0526 in reply to designguy]

I’ve often thought that. For some reason, my anxiety is almost like a guilty conscious. I feel terrible about my past mistakes, but everyone reassures me I’m ok, and everything is ok. I’m just having trouble focusing on the present, and thinking my past is going to ruin my life somehow.

[designguy in reply to sh0526]

Yes, it sounds like you would benefit from finding a therapist to work with to help you understand your past and childhood, etc... so you can heal it and come to terms with it. it will continue to impact you until you deal with it and heal it. Knowing the story of your past and how it formed and impacted the beliefs you have about yourself and others and life, allows you to heal and also choose which beliefs no longer serve you and which still do and change the ones that don't. It takes courage but is definitely worth the effort.

[sh0526 in reply to designguy]

Yes, sometimes it’s so frustrating to feel this way, you just know you’re not yourself, and you want to feel better.

[designguy in reply to sh0526]

You'll get there if you are persistent and keep working toward understanding and healing yourself and uncovering your true self.

[Diamond99]

hello I am so sorry that you are suffering with so much anxiety I have been there and I struggle with how to handle it at times I know it’s not easy and if you need a friend or someone to talk to I am here for you

[sh0526 in reply to Diamond99]

Thank you! I really appreciate the support.