Was fine till I wasn’t .

[Kboogie]

I was doing okay today for me. I was semi productive dishes laundry stuff like that . All of a sudden around 930 a weird thought creeped into my brain . It was what if my body isn’t breathing on its own. Like I’m only breathing because I’m making myself do it. Then full blown panic attack and now I feel so weird and I’m still having a panic attack . I took 1mg lorazepam it’s been about 20 minutes and I’m still stuck on this thought . Ahhhhhh

[Kboogie]

does anyone else’s anxiety work like this ?

[Perriex]

How are you doing? I don't get panic attacks -- just extreme anxiety. From what I know, these attacks can come out of nowhere.

I know it's important to remember that they can't really hurt you. Just make you terribly upset.

My anxiety often feels like I'm stuck in fight or flight. Like my body and mind are convinced that I'm in real danger.

I try talking to myself gently... the way I would a child. Telling myself I am safe & stuff.

Anyway, hope you are feeling better.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

My mind can trigger myself at any time. I just try to roll with it as best as I can. I try to look at my thoughts for entertainment purposes only. They come out of nowhere and can take me down a rabbit hole. They can tell me a lot of lies (like I may stop breathing). Well I might. Sometimes taking the thoughts to the worst case scenario help me. I know that sounds counterproductive but if I can trust that I’ll be able to handle anything, I can accept it.

Just remember to take deep breaths and be in the moment. Mindfulness also calms me down.

You’re not alone.