Advice needed

[keptainicandozatt]

Okay, I’m feeling very anxious now because I’m meeting up with a group of friends whom I’ve not met in quite some time.And one of my friend will be driving..what a way to make me anxious.Being in an enclosed area and all. I’m used to one-to-one meet-ups because it makes me feel less anxious. Any advice on how I can feel less nervous?! My heart’s beating really fast right now just thinking about it.

Also,does anyone know if sugar can trigger anxiety? I had two doughnets and frozen yoghurt with some cereal toppings earlier and for some reason,I’m feeling crazy anxious right now.

[kevoreally]

Yes sugar can a lot of things trigger it

[keptainicandozatt in reply to kevoreally]

I think it was a bad idea to eat donuts.And I had tea in the afternoon.I’m feeling crazy anxious now.

[kevoreally in reply to keptainicandozatt]

Your anxious because your giving into the fear dont think about it and it will leave your system i promise the donuts have little to do with anxiety its more of your thoughts

[keptainicandozatt in reply to kevoreally]

Yeah.I think it’s because I felt like my heart was beating super fast.I fought that anxious feeling back.I’m a bit more calm now.I’m just worried about how I’m gonna survive that meetup with my friends tomorrow

[kevoreally in reply to keptainicandozatt]

The reason is because they are your friends and they will understand and your gonna start giving yourself positive affirmations IM GONNA DO THIS BECAUSE i havent seen my friends in forever im gonna do this because i need to prove to myself that nothing bad will happen im gonna do this because i want to im going to be okay because this anxiety is just a flight or fight response and will not harm me im gonna do this BECAUSE i CAN i want you to speak to yoursef in positive ways now until its over and when you see positive thoughts and actions create positive atmoshphere your gonna come back on here and tell me how well you did all because you were positive

Enjoy today because your living in the future today is happening tomorrow is not save that for your tomorrow sef enjoy the beautiful day (ny-70degrees) idk where you are or how the weather is but ENJOY TODAY get out of the past and future we spend enough time worrying in each day that we forget to do more important things

[keptainicandozatt in reply to kevoreally]

Thank you!You’re right.I’m always thinking about “What if(s).” I keep thinking,”What if I feel breathles?” or “What if I feel nauseous?” This group of friends have no idea about my anxiety which makes me feel even more anxious. Hoooo boy,I hope I can make it through tomorrow without any mishaps!! But thank you for your motivation.It’s truly appreciated!

[kevoreally in reply to keptainicandozatt]

The difference between children and adults are adults think too long and too hard which cause irrational thinking which cause anxiety and stress children they dont think about what ifs they ridk their lives everyday because they dont know or think twice they pick up everything and put it in their mouths they dont think im gonna die if i do that im gonna not survive or this and that they just DO IT so lets use their mentatliries

[kevoreally in reply to keptainicandozatt]

In regards to your friends not knowing why not explain to them before hand just bring up a topic of anxiety dont say you have it crack a joke about it maybe anf see if it sparks someone maybe your friends have it too and they didn't tell you

[Wyominganxiety]

I know how you feel, I literally work myself up so bad I make myself sick, I want to go and do things but I'm terrified what if I faint what if my tummy gets sick I fight with this constantly in doing pretty good getting out of my house for short burst but still trying to get to the traveling part. Best of luck to you!

[keptainicandozatt in reply to Wyominganxiety]

Thank you!!!!I’m freaking terrified to be honest.I haven’t met these friends for sometime and they have no idea about my anxiety.I’m just worried about how I’m gonna cope tomorrow...

[Wyominganxiety in reply to keptainicandozatt]

Look at it this way you are who you are and if they are true friends they will understand it's best to be straight up with them don't put yourself in a situation that you can't control just tell them what's going on and if you need to take a min.