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Cosycardigans · 2023-09-26T23:12:02+00:00

Been going on all day. Trouble swallowing, keep catching my breath, light headed. Did some meditation, hasn't really calmed it down. Went to lay in bed and felt worse all of a sudden. I spoke to someone earlier and it calmed it down a bit but then I had to go about my day. Don't know exactly what I'm anxious about. These keep happening out of nowhere. Just desperate for some support.

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Cosycardigans · 27/09/2023 00:28

Caerulea · 27/09/2023 00:25

OK then go & download Animal Crossing on your phone. Even the process of starting a new game is great focus. Learning how it works, completing the challenges etc. Mindless is actually good, something to shut your mind off to when you can't bring yourself down.

I've got running in minecraft before, just logged in & just run & run.

Then tomorrow ring your GP & explain, see if they can get you in ASAP. A gentle anti depressants would be ideal to get you in advance position to work out what's wrong. Is it you? Is it hormones? Etc etc

Edit - animal crossing is a one handed game, that's one of reasons I use it. You can tuck yourself into bed & play holding the phone in one hand, profile. The sounds are quite cute but I tend to have them off in bed cos of hubby.

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I'm quite sensitive to a lot of medication. I'm scared the anti depressants would make me worse. İs that just the anxiety speaking?

I'll try and download animal crossing. My phone is a bit bad for apps, but I'll try, thank you xx

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MinnieMouse0 · 27/09/2023 00:28

Having a shower is also a good distraction if you can? Especially a cold one!

Please try to make an appointment with your GP tomorrow, it doesn’t have to be like this ☺️

cherryassam · 27/09/2023 00:27

I find putting my hands, especially my wrists, under really cold water helps. It seems to shock my brain out of the panic a bit.

Bingbangbongbash · 27/09/2023 00:27

ok. Anxiety is really common and lots of mums get it for the first time. Listen to her breath, concentrate on the sounds and rhythm. It’s all ok - you’re doing great and you got this.

Don’t worry about anything beyond getting through the next minute, then the next.

Tomorrow you can start finding ways to make the overwhelm (we all feel it!) but right now, just breathe and try to slow your heart.

Your GP will have so much to offer you to help - give them a call tomorrow.

right Now try breathing in for a count of 6, and out for 6. In through your nose, out through pursed lips. Slow, deliberate breaths - try to match your daughter’s breath or heartbeat.

You’re going to be absolutely fine.

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Cosycardigans · 27/09/2023 00:26

BabyFireflyx · 27/09/2023 00:21

Dump a teaspoon of salt directly on your tongue. Your brain will be distracted by trying to get rid of the taste. It's worked for me, might be worth a try?

Thank you. I don't have any salt though. Usually just use garlic salt if I cook and that's gone all hard lately. Also I'm more scared if I go downstairs when I'm like this. Don't ask me why! No idea, I get the hereby jeebies!

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Caerulea · 27/09/2023 00:25

Cosycardigans · 27/09/2023 00:19

I'm not sure what games usually help. I've not played games for so long. Maybe that's contributing, never relaxing mindlessly to anything. I tried drawing earlier. I tried speaking my deepest pains out loud to the bathroom walls. I can't think straight about games...umm I like solitaire and that sort of thing but would have to get my laptop out.

OK then go & download Animal Crossing on your phone. Even the process of starting a new game is great focus. Learning how it works, completing the challenges etc. Mindless is actually good, something to shut your mind off to when you can't bring yourself down.

I've got running in minecraft before, just logged in & just run & run.

Then tomorrow ring your GP & explain, see if they can get you in ASAP. A gentle anti depressants would be ideal to get you in advance position to work out what's wrong. Is it you? Is it hormones? Etc etc

Edit - animal crossing is a one handed game, that's one of reasons I use it. You can tuck yourself into bed & play holding the phone in one hand, profile. The sounds are quite cute but I tend to have them off in bed cos of hubby.

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Cosycardigans · 27/09/2023 00:23

Pussygaloregalapagos · 27/09/2023 00:14

Horrible. I get this. For me it builds as the day goes on. If you don't have any decent anti anxiety drugs like valium or xanax try either going for a run, or doing some other very physical exercise or a meditation session.

İs this every day? I'm sorry to hear it.

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Cosycardigans · 27/09/2023 00:22

Thank you. I'm alone. Daughter sleeping next to me. Got to get up and get her ready for the school run. Only discovered my anxiety once she was born (apart from a teenage phase and then a uni stress phase).

I'm always like this these days. İ ran into a holistic shop earlier and started crying. The guy was very sympathetic and gave me some tips. İt's all since my daughter came along and I feel constricted all the time to get so much done. But I've stopped doing things lately to give my mind a break and it's still kicking in.

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BabyFireflyx · 27/09/2023 00:21

Dump a teaspoon of salt directly on your tongue. Your brain will be distracted by trying to get rid of the taste. It's worked for me, might be worth a try?

Bingbangbongbash · 27/09/2023 00:19

Concentrate on your breath, especially the out breath. Is anyone with you? Can they squeeze you tight? If not, and you don’t have medication (please don’t take anything if you’ve had a drink), meditation/ yoga / breathing. Try tensing and releasing one muscle at a time, slowly working up from your toes to your upper body. Repeat until you are able to calm your heart.

Hope you find some calm.

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Cosycardigans · 27/09/2023 00:19

I'm not sure what games usually help. I've not played games for so long. Maybe that's contributing, never relaxing mindlessly to anything. I tried drawing earlier. I tried speaking my deepest pains out loud to the bathroom walls. I can't think straight about games...umm I like solitaire and that sort of thing but would have to get my laptop out.

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Caerulea · 27/09/2023 00:16

Hey :) fellow day-long-panic sufferer here.

Do you have any games on your phone or a console you can turn to?

Dead serious, I need absolute distraction on days like that. Bedtime can be the worst & I found that Animal Crossing pocket edition was perfect mindless distraction.

Would that work for you?

Pussygaloregalapagos · 27/09/2023 00:14

Horrible. I get this. For me it builds as the day goes on. If you don't have any decent anti anxiety drugs like valium or xanax try either going for a run, or doing some other very physical exercise or a meditation session.