Acute episode of anxiety

[SteepinginSoil]

Hi everyone,

I'm reaching out here tonight because I live alone and I've been having anxiety over the last couple of days. I'd say for the most part that my anxiety is manageable in my life, but sometimes when it gets going it really gets going. Living alone gives me few options to stop myself from overthinking. I also have health anxiety in general so the physical symptoms of anxiety (shortness of breath, pins and needles, etc.) really get the anxiety revved up and it snowballs. Grateful though to be still sober from my process addiction (15 months) and thanks for reading. Peace to all of you.

- Matt

[Dolphin14]

Matt

I'm sorry to read your anxiety has increased recently. Can you identify anything that caused this to happen?

Being alone can be a problem as you do have more down time to overthink

What do you do to keep yourself busy.? Do you have a strategy when the anxiety revs up,

May I ask what process addiction is?

🐬

[SteepinginSoil in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you Dolphin14. I believe I am overwhelmed by work so I'm trying to find ways to mitigate that stressor. Unfortunately I think I'm too busy sometimes—I might need to find a way to allow myself to relax.

caron.org/addiction-101/pro...

This offers a pretty good explanation.

[Dolphin14 in reply to SteepinginSoil]

Thank you for the article. I didn't realize these were broken up into a different category. Great to learn new things.

Keep up the good work

[CHRIS198412]

I live alone too. It is not easy. The loneliness is tremendous. I know your feelings. Be brave and strong.

[SteepinginSoil in reply to CHRIS198412]

Thanks Chris you as well.

[cashew78]

I have no words of wisdom to offer, but I do understand the loneliness. One way I deal with it is by having a pet and ensuring I dedicate enough time with them. My cat causes me anxiety because everything causes me anxiety, but he also brings me joy, or at least positive distraction, when I'm going down the anxiety rabbit hole. And I don't feel so alone.Good luck.

[SteepinginSoil in reply to cashew78]

Thank you Brandon I appreciate knowing that I'm not lonely alone. I love animals and perhaps that is a decent idea too. Well wishes in your own struggles as well.