fucking anxiety

[rockstar45177]

One-fucking-hundred percent truth. Had the same sort of situation about 3-4 years ago. Woke up one day, started freaking out. I believe the way I described it was "I feel like my body is running on E, but I literally can't sit still - and when I'm moving I feel like I need to stop" - it was a consistent battle to try and even figure out what I wanted.

I consistently felt like everything was wrong. That, and I needed to fix everything - but any time I tried to think about it I went straight into "why the fuck is this shit happening". Anyway, fast-forward about 60 minutes & 1 pill - all good. I took it once, and sorted it out.

The second I was able to actually think straight I started prioritizing what I felt like it could have been & how to fix it. A week later, figured it out and eliminated it - and all went back to normal. The trial and error sucked, but the result is what I needed.

With every action there's an opposite and equal reaction. Just make sure your reaction at least is most(ly) positive. If you even have the slightest feeling that it may be starting to happen, cut the fucker off at the pass.

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would love to know what the pill was in a worst case situation I have something to fall back on and good advice I was thinking about what caused this all and it's beginning to look a lot deeper and goes way back to choices I made as a child. = all revolving around choices made on fear.

Yeah, everyone has lived life, until they age and realize they hadn't.

But that's fine, it's quite possible you are an exception (at 28 you have had some time to process the word). Also, judging by your signature, you are a creative person, creative/artistic/design types are always more subject to/involved/sensitive to their environment, so it could be a combination.

If you want a correction to my laying much of it at the feet of the young, maybe I should switch the word to the lesser experienced. It would seem that with more experience and understanding of life comes less anxiety. Knowing how even the most insecure of situations will play out, through previous experience, no doubt reduces anxiety.

As Turbo said earlier - understanding the root cause could be important, then reflecting on that root cause can assist you when those feelings flood you the next time - this would come with experience/age.

Anyone care to share what they are feeling at the moment of attack? Is it physical/economic security? Is it a lack of "order" where nothing is defined backward/forward? I am guessing it is highly kinesthetic even in individuals that do not oftentimes operate in that mode?

As higher Per said they just come out of nowhere and it's like what the fuck is this shit. you sweat all over and your palms and feet get sweaty and for me for some reason lasted all day . It has to be one of the worst experiences I have ever had and would not wish it on anyone.

When I would get the attacks it just came out of nowhere and feels like you cant breathe properly, your palms and soles of your feet sweat like crazy, and my back - behind my shoulders gets very tense. My mind starts racing as well. It just sucks :/

However, I should note that changing my surroundings and environment seems to have helped immensely. Since moving to Mexico, I feel great, and I've had about 90% less anxiety. I feel a lot better... and am actually enjoying myself again. Theres always something to do and something new to see which keeps my mind occupied it seems. So who knows, maybe my anxiety was stemming from boredom and stress.

interesting you mention changing your surroundings and environment helped. I would like to know more about your move to mexico and could you elaborate more. what happened to your social life where you used to live did you just end it and start over in mexico? what about mexico made you want to move there?

 

[turbolapp]

This helps tremendously. I had issues with flying and riding in cars (when I wasn't driving) and it totally works.

Also works if you're really angry. You just need 5 reps of this:

1.Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose. Keep your shoulders relaxed. Your abdomen should expand, and your chest should rise very little.
2.Exhale slowly through your mouth. As you blow air out, purse your lips slightly, but keep your jaw relaxed. You may hear a soft “whooshing” sound as you exhale.

....and you're back to sane (It's really good to practice when dealing with kids or dogs. Especially with kids AND dogs.)

Edit: Anyone know why they always say to exhale through mouth? It feels very unnatural to me (and looks a little weird too)

 

[rockstar45177]

Also works if you're really angry. You just need 5 reps of this:

1.Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose. Keep your shoulders relaxed. Your abdomen should expand, and your chest should rise very little.
2.Exhale slowly through your mouth. As you blow air out, purse your lips slightly, but keep your jaw relaxed. You may hear a soft “whooshing” sound as you exhale.

....and you're back to sane (It's really good to practice when dealing with kids or dogs. Especially with kids AND dogs.)

Edit: Anyone know why they always say to exhale through mouth? It feels very unnatural to me (and looks a little weird too)

I don't know why they say exhale through there mouth either turbo I have been practicing it lately and it feels more natural to me to breath out through my nose.

 

[cryptix]

In Soviet Russia, you give anxiety - anxiety via your AK-47

 

[nanexo]

go scuba diving? explore the neighbourhood like if you were a kid - secret alleys ways and deserted buildings? nibble on tits? explore the NYC sewer system? Take a trip to portland? idk man!

 

[rockstar45177]

In Soviet Russia, you give anxiety - anxiety via your AK-47

funny

go scuba diving? explore the neighbourhood like if you were a kid - secret alleys ways and deserted buildings? nibble on tits? explore the NYC sewer system? Take a trip to portland? idk man!

um ok

 

[Anna15]

This worked for few people I know.

 

[Dresden14]

+1 for this thread.

I have gotten severe anxiety that has started over the past 5 months that progressed into full blown panic attacks. In a car, while alone, drinking, etc etc. Prior to September, My life consisted and revolved around making money, going out and partying, and eating whatever the fuck I wanted. One morning I wake up with a full blown hangover, and start to get some serious palpatations/panic/etc. They would get so bad at certain points that once I went to a walk-in clinic. They took all my vitals and told me that it was panic which was most likely the cause.

Since September, I have virtually quit drinking, started seeing a personal trainer 2 times a week, and hitting the gym hard the other 5, and also really being health conscious in terms of food: Organic, Grass-Fed, etc. I have also completely cut out Caffeine (starbucks, espresso, etc) and quit smoking cigs cold turkey.

That time back in September, the doctor had prescribed me Clonzepam, and Zoloft (I think??). I never took the Zoloft, and while the Clonzepam helped, I knew it was a temporary fix and refused to take it every day.

Today, the panic is gone. I may have a minor setback in a long car ride, or when I am really stressing something - but other than that - nothing. and I feel great. Fuck having to resort to drugs to fix a problem. seriously, I wont let that shit control my life.

I pretty much function like a machine now, Make $$, fuck bitches, and take care of my body 24/7.

I can also tell you that cutting out the drinking really opens up your mind and lets you clearly see your goals, objectives, and putting things into perspective.

The drinking and eating like shit have done a number to my social life, but its not anything I can't deal with. So called "friends" never did shit for me in the past anyway except try to spend my money or benefit from me.

Beznos - stay away if you can. Ive been taking klonopin (clonzepam) for 2 weeks, stopped 3 days ago. First two days I had bad headaches; today i feel as if my blood pressures high. I tend to take it for like a week or two, then stop for a week or two, then repeat. But yeah, fuck drugs. But with as much stress as I (and im sure we) have, fuck it.

 

[MyOwnDemon]

I've had a couple panic attacks when I quit my job and went fulltime online. This was 4.5 years ago. They aren't fun. They hit me suddenly and basically went away on their own. There was no warning or symptoms. I was fine one minute and heart beating out of my chest the next. Palpitations. Sweating. Feeling dizzy.

I've been there.

Went to the doc, etc etc. Got the tests. Nothing was wrong.

All in all, it's just about learning to relax and take life as it comes. For me, it was my body's way of telling me to slow down. Haven't had one in a while. You just need to learn to slow down and relax. It's okay to step away from the computer.

And if you feel one coming on, go take a nap. Lay down. Turn on some of your favorite music. The work will be there when you come back, I promise. It's fine to zone out for a while.