A big part of my day is thinking about anxiety/thoughts/state of mind and so on. It also feel like I'm constantly 'scanning myself'.
When I'm around other people, those thoughts get multiplied and I get into a spiral which most of the time lead to a sort of panic attack where I'm really sweating a lot. I can't help this, even when I try to accept it.
It keep happening.
Now, there are also moments throughout the day where I don't think at all, at least, that's how it feels. Those moments feel great, moments like this are playing a game for example, get lost in a movie, a short small talk with a stranger. This was how I felt all day, all night before I started to have these panic attacks.
What is the difference in my mindset? Why are these obsessive thoughts and so on sometimes completely gone (while playing a soccer match for example)? Because you're busy with something else?
Is there a state where you can achieve a calm state without getting panic attacks or being stuck in your head?
Does anybody recognize this? Also, my body get REALLY hot while getting a 'panic attack' and I start to sweat within seconds. Does anybody else have this kind of symptom?
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I get hot and sweaty when I have a panic attack. The reason for this, is cause by adrenaline rush. Something that nature bestow upon us when you need to get away from a dangerous situation. Only problem is we live in the modern world. We don't live in the jungles and have to worry about sabertooth tigers going to eat us.
I found Dare by Barry McDonagh to be helpful. To defuse the thoughts come in. Sometimes I just say "f*** it...if I'm going to go nuts, let it happen already." Sometimes I say if I have a panic attack, just do it and get it over with". I go and do something.
Sometimes Im not a winner. Anxiety gets the better of me. And it ain't fun. But I remind myself Im still here. I survive these 100% of the time.
Yeah that's the problem. The brain needs to pick something to be the raptor 🦖 so it picks going to "the doctor office" as the dino. Or an annoying family member stopping by.
It's like c'mon brain 🧠 chill out. We can do something simple as this. We can listen to Aunt So-So ramble on & give her usual excuse when it's time for her to go. Not everything it a T-Rex 🦖
Not everything is a T-Rex? 😆 That's a hard, hard argument to win. Relaxing into it, not fighting, is s'pposedly the way to go, but c'mon! You relax with a raptor chasing you.
What you're experiencing sounds like a mix of anxiety and hyperawareness. When you're focused on something else like playing soccer or watching a movie your mind gets distracted, which helps you avoid those obsessive thoughts. The difference in your mindset is that you're fully immersed in the activity, which gives your brain a break from anxiety.
It’s totally possible to achieve a calm state, but it takes practice, like learning relaxation techniques (breathing exercises, mindfulness, etc.) to stay grounded in the present moment. Panic attacks can cause physical symptoms like sweating and feeling hot due to the body's fight-or-flight response. Many people experience this, so you're not alone.
Continue working with your bpwimh.com/anxiety and doctor to find strategies that work for you. It’s okay to take things one step at a time.
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