Anxiety Return

[edgyboy]

Just a post to vent here. Please feel welcomed to suggest or comment. I have had anxiety for the past maybe 5 weeks. A couple of weeks ago it got real bad because there were things or events I had to go to that were far away. i was really stressing over these things thinking I would "freak out" while going there (eventhough I go to work everyday).

As everyone here probably has experienced, when in anxiety mode you take things slowly or caustiously. Yes, I go to where I need to go but I feel apprehention.

Well a couple of weeks ago I confidently conquered some fearful situations. I felt like I was out of the anxiety cycle. I even mentioned to my wife that I was "over it". So for a couple of weeks I felt peace and confident. This is how my anxiety usually runs every few years or so after a stressfull period of time.

The other night I had a slight disagreement with the wife. This turned into an argument. Nothing really major just an normal couples argument that made me angry. It was after this that I began to feel the anxiety coming on again. I have that panic feeling in the pit of my stomach that aches and I have begun to fear the fear of an attack.

I am very good at giving advice on anxiety but never listen to my own words. Yes, I cope and move on but being in that mode is really uncomfortable. The Unreal and lost feelings are difficult to deal with. I've been through this many times before and have gotten through it.

Anyone ever have this happen?

[cj29]

I would suggest not looking at your progress with anxiety on a daily basis because as you pointed out you had (and will have) your bad days with it, just like with any other challenge.  For me, focusing on the long term progress helps me to realize significant progress that I have made.  I also believe that you are not going to just be 'over it.'  In my opinion, when you have a stressful day or period in your life where anxiety spikes again, you can tend to have that overwhelming feeling that it is back when it has never really left.  I have realized that with my anxiety (I have sometimes gone months to years without even thinking about it) that it can return, but all I have to do is realize that I have gained the knowledge to deal with it and to confront it once again.  As time has gone on, even though it may be there, I realize what it is for what it is and it is extrememly manageable to the point where I believe it is more of strength than a weakness now.

Also, make sure you are getting help for your anxiety.  In my opinion, counseling is a great avenue to take in confronting this....keep us posted!

[edgyboy]

One other thing. When this kicks up to the level it is currently at, I feel trapped and lost. I can better describe it as "feeling like there is nowhere to run". I have a nephew that is a very successful doctor that goes through this too.

He has the same fears and thoughts that I do. How is that for being hereditary?

[edgyboy]

Yes I have physical symptoms. Numbness or nervous feelings in my arms and legs, sweating. But most of it is in my head. My thoughts of how things look weird around me are scary. I keep thinking that I am going crazy (eventhough I never have). Its the same thoughts and fears everytime.

It is a habit! Everyone must realize that alot of the aftereffects of anxiety is a habit we started and we can break. Getting angry probably started this thing up again.

I went jogging at lunchtime and feel a little better than I had.

[Sagitarius88]

I'm having this situation every day cause even on a slightest thing with my husband bring on my panic attack
Heart palpitations pain on my left side of chest short of breathe numbness in my left arm n yes feeling if unreality
I dnt kno u ve physical symptoms or no?

[Brynyx]

I have just started to experience anxiety so let me first commend you on your courage and bravery!  Pretty sure my anxiety is a side effect from a medication I'm on now, but that being said, it's terrible.  Mine comes out when I have to pick up or drop off my daughter at kindergarten.  The crowd and the kids yelling and the parents talking all at once just puts me over the edge.  I started picking her up 10 mins early so I don't have to deal with it.  Takes me hours (and more medication) to feel somewhat normal again.  Sorry I have no advice for you, this being new to me.  Just wanted to share and say you aren't alone!

[Brynyx]

I have just started to experience anxiety so let me first commend you on your courage and bravery!  Pretty sure my anxiety is a side effect from a medication I'm on now, but that being said, it's terrible.  Mine comes out when I have to pick up or drop off my daughter at kindergarten.  The crowd and the kids yelling and the parents talking all at once just puts me over the edge.  I started picking her up 10 mins early so I don't have to deal with it.  Takes me hours (and more medication) to feel somewhat normal again.  Sorry I have no advice for you, this being new to me.  Just wanted to share and say you aren't alone!