Texted mom im going home but im scared of her response and idk whether it's the best idea

[Against_the_current]

I'm so scared

[blackcat64013]

Hi,

Its natural to feel some apprehension on your journey home after all you have been through.

The best advice I received if you’re experiencing an anxiety or panic attack, is to try doing the following to calm down:

Take slow, deep breaths. Try 4-7-8 breathing, where you inhale through your nose for 4 seconds, hold the breath for 7 seconds, and exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds.

Use the 5-4-3-2-1 method, a grounding technique that helps you refocus by looking at 5 objects, listening for 4 sounds, touching 3 objects, identifying 2 smells, and naming 1 thing you can taste.

Sniff lavender flowers or lavender essential oil for at least 3 minutes.

Try repeating a mantra, such as, “This too will pass.” It generally takes about 10 minutes for a panic attack to reach its peak intensity, after which the symptoms will start to subside.

I also remind myself that I’ve survived panic attacks in the past and acknowledge that it’s all going to be okay as long as I’m patient with myself.

Takeaway

There’s no quick fix for anxiety, and it may often feel like an uphill struggle. But by gaining awareness of what causes your symptoms, and getting help from your doctor, you can manage your symptoms.

You may find some of these hacks work for you straight away and others may have no effect at all, but the important thing is to keep trying.

Giving in to feelings of anxiety by retreating from the world only served to make my life more difficult in the long run. Continuing to search for solutions that work for me has been key to my recovery. Practice makes perfect, so don’t stop trying to find ways that work for you.

You are stronger than you think

[Alpakka123]

Hi,I sometimes get anxious when I'm waiting for a response. Try some deep breathing.

See what she says first and then make your decision about whether it's a good decision or not. Unfortunately, we can't help you with that part. Listen to what you are telling yourself -- that's very important (and is something I'm still learning how to do at 43).

[SoporRose]

Let us know what happens. At least at home you have food and water.