Can anyone chat about this anxiety I feel like am loosing it 😭

[Saz12345]

I was ment to go for bloods today got there and walked out as I had another panic attack this anxiety is making me so ill I do t want to go anywhere my head don’t feel right please any advice would be great I started sertriline today but my mind feels like it’s loosing it keep panicking too 😭😭

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Anxiety will do that to a person and make you feel very strange and weird. I would highly recommend Ken Goodman’s book break free from anxiety if you’re serious about recovering back to normal.

[gentlevirgo]

Hi there! I had to get blood drawn for some medical tests done and I remember just the thought of having to fast for it and the whole process sent me into a cycle of anxiety that lasted all night. My word of advice for you would be to try and stay here. Try and stay in the present. Whatever you think might happen while you get your blood drawn has not/and might not happen. We can not accurately tell the future and although our anxiety may convince us we know what will happen, we truly don’t know. I know staying in the present is easier said than done, believe me I know, but try and take deep breaths and focus on something in the present moment; it could be talking to a friend, reading, scrolling through social media, etc.!! Getting your blood drawn only takes 5-10 minutes max and once it’s done, that’s it! Also, the people that draw blood are usually very understanding and know that people get scared/anxious, you are not alone in feeling scared and worried and this is something they see everyday - so it’s definitely not abnormal. Also, just a reminder: you are so so strong. Just the fact you are making the steps like getting on medication, possibly going to the doctor, even going to the place to get your blood drawn, etc. to start feeling better is a HUGE step and I am so proud of you! You are capable of so many things and you will get through this. Wishing you all the best!

[Laurennnnnnn]

I’ve left so many blood draws before because of anxiety!

What helps me is having headphones in (music or a podcast), because it distracts me from where I am. I take Xanax beforehand too.

I also tell them that I’m anxious. If you know you’ll be too anxious in the moment to say something, you can call ahead. They deal with anxious people all the time and know how to handle it well.

And congrats on starting a new med!! It may take a few weeks for relief to begin, but be patient and hopefully it helps 💙

[Jimmyluke55]

I really feel for you love I got to stage where I didn’t want to go out I didn’t drive for a while neither not that I was scared to go out I just had a funny head and really weak legs carole xx