Success isn’t linear

[SayNOtoPanic]

Hey everyone. Send me some advice or words in how you deal with this crap. I know success and progress isn’t linear when you have anxiety disorder. But when you just have a rough few days in a row where the damn anxiousness is just heightened, what do you do to not engage with it or really get occupied in being afraid and tense. Ughhhhh. Been having a week and believe me I do the acceptance and ride with the waves but I get frustrated too and sad when it incessantly bugs me. F off anxiety.

[Artistfriend]

I hear you, been having the same problem lately. Struggling more lately than i have in awhile, its such a pain. The only thing i can do is trust myself that i recognize my patterns and that i know whats going on and im dealing with these feelings so much better than in the past. Dont feed the anxiety try and keep your mind neutral. Hope this helps!

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to Artistfriend]

😩🙏🏻Thank you for this. Especially that you give yourself credit for improving in how you deal with it. I try to give myself credit that way too. So glad to hear someone else does too. Maybe that’s a help in and of itself.

[Artistfriend in reply to SayNOtoPanic]

Glad to help, seeing your post was a help to me too. It's always good to know we're not alone 👍

[Bknana4]

I wish I had an answer. I deal with chronic pain, and during the night I do not have it, vestibular migraines. But first thing in the morning, the anxiety is there. Distraction does not work, meditation to one of the apps and breathing exercises do.

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to Bknana4]

Pain is not the business. Hope it eases for you. It’s crazy how it’s there in the morning and can just hover around persistent. I also relate to the evening being less anxious. Thx for responding.

[Kelkel00]

I can completely relate.

I don’t have any magic cures but can say that sometimes singing a familiar song in my head helps—silly, I know!

Also, I tried “tapping” yesterday and it seemed to help some.

I do agree it’s comforting to read others having this same struggle!

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to Kelkel00]

thank you for this and sharing what you do. I will try singing a silly song. Music is great.