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14-02-2024 10:52 PM
14-02-2024 10:52 PM
Dreaded anxiety
The other day I was sitting in the lounge room with my child and support worker. out of the blue from no where this wall of anxiety went to my face my support worker said it looked like I just been in the sun, my face went bright red it took a couple of minutes to settle some deep breathing and reasurance from my support worker got me settled but it freaked me out
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15-02-2024 11:34 AM
15-02-2024 11:34 AM
Re: Dreaded anxiety
Hey @Daddymac Anxiety is the worse isn't it?! Thanks for sharing your experience, it helps others to feel less alone.
What usually helps to ease your anxiety or keep it manageable?
Thanks for checking in 😊
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15-02-2024 06:38 PM
15-02-2024 06:38 PM
Re: Dreaded anxiety
Hi @Daddymac,
I'm new on here, but I totally understand what you are going through 😌.
I have complex PTSD, but have only been experiencing extreme anxiety for a few months. It is beyond crippling.
I too get a flushed face and even my heart races. I feel so lonely it is crazy.
I've joined this forum as a last resort as I am socially isolated and really miss company.
I really hope you are feeling better since your attack and just want you to know these sensations are quite common I think.
Big hugs 🫂
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18-02-2024 07:03 PM
18-02-2024 07:03 PM
Re: Dreaded anxiety
What I do now is important even if it's talking w ppl like yourself is pretty amazing concept having this forum. Trick I have learnt just recently is write 3 positives at the end of the day do it for a week ee how you go I hope you had a rested weekend 🫂
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18-02-2024 07:13 PM
18-02-2024 07:13 PM
Re: Dreaded anxiety
Thanks for that idea @Daddymac ! It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking negatively, but hopefully writing down three positives can change things.