Just when I thought I was getting better

[Blueshirt]

Huge anxiety attacks again, without real reasons. Just my inability to cope with anything anymore. I'll have a couple of good days; then bam. It hits. It's so crippling. The panic feels so real; so scary

[Agora1]

Hi Blueshirt, the panic is real and is scary because it is altering the chemicals in our bodies with the rush of adrenaline. However, it doesn't have to be crippling, if it is accepted as anxiety. There is always a reason for anxiety attacks whether we realize it or not. A thought, a word, a smell or a reminder of some past traumatic event can put anxiety in the driver's seat in a moment without notice. The inability to cope with anything feeds into our negative thoughts. We become overwhelmed, burdened with daily life so much so that when a problem arises, it becomes the straw that broke the camel's back. You are not alone, anxiety likes to surprise us. How we react to it's surprise makes the difference.

[Blueshirt in reply to Agora1]

Very helpful Agora; you're dead right. Usually my coping strategies work. But last night nothing worked. Horrible thing to suffer from. When I get regular exercise I am better and I have noticed that anxiety, panic and depression for me often coincides when I have been too busy to get to the gym.

I didn't get much sleep; but feeling only mildly depressed and of course lonely today. Anxiety gone thank God.

Thank you so much for responding to me. It helps so much to know there is someone who cares. Thank you

[begentle51 in reply to Blueshirt]

Just wanted to send you big hugs, I know exactly how you feel and it's hard. It's hard to cope with and not give into the feelings. If only there was a magic cure, it would make life so much easier.

Big hugs 💐

[Blueshirt]

Many thanks. It's a relief to know I'm not on my own