Constant Fight or Flight mode. Help!

[AnxiousAllTheTime]

Out of the blue, a couple of weeks ago, I went into the fight or flight mode of my anxiety and I haven't been able to get out of it. Can't sleep, eat, or connect with people. Most importantly, my cognition is impaired, have memory trouble, and a general disinterest in doing anything (hardcore malaise). I don't know what to make of it and it's ruining my life. Yes, 2 weeks, but 2 weeks of absolute misery. Imagine lying in bed every night and your body is telling you the house is on fire, now imagine that almost all day as well. I'm fearful of nearly everything all of a sudden and I can't shake it. I'm a healthy person who exercised regularly and ate a pretty good diet before this started. Yes, I have stressors in my life, but the ones of late were not as bad as some I've dealt with in the recent past, like a messy divorce (but then, I experienced the normal amount of anxiety a few times and it calmed down, but certainly not a fight or flight level). This is not a general experience for me. The resulting depression is now going into full effect. I write this in a rare good window at night, but those are beginning to wane. The entire thing is debilitating and it is threatening my life. On top of it all, I live alone and the loneliness is contributing. I'm desperate for any kind of help, suggestions, or support. Peace and love to you all.

[heartmatters1]

So sorry you are feeling like this, but please know that you are not alone here. There are plenty of people who are struggling experiencing exactly what you describe (me being one of them). I have suffered with anxiety for a very long time, more recently health anxiety.

Every night when I go to bed I fall asleep quite quickly as I am shattered, but couple of hours later I wake up & it all kicks off.

I have been having therapy sessions, I do FaceTiming with a lovely therapist. She has helped me massively. She puts everything in to perspective. I feel I am turning the corner 🤞. I know I will never stop overthinking, but if I can get my confidence back to do very simple things like big supermarkets & travelling, that would mean the world to me instead of worrying about what might be, as my therapist says “ we both know this might never happen”

I am on a low dose anxiety/antidepressants med, which is helping too.

Please reach out to people who can help & we are always here if you need us.

Best wishes 🤗