Anxiety how do you get through it

[Purpledolphin]

I am new to bb. I have anxiety after a work injury and have had to start medication. It gets to the point I feel like I can’t breath or swallow. I try to breath through it but so many times that just doesn’t work. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Sometimes talking helps and sometimes it doesn’t. I have had full blown panic attacks from this. They seem worst at night time but can happen during the day.

[geoff]

Hi Purpledolphin, can I welcome you to the forums and thanks for posting your comment.

I'm very sorry about what's happening with you and know from experience that this seems to lock you in.

I'd like to know about your work injury if that's possible, whether you need time off or need to contact a doctor which will be paid by your employer.

Take care.

Geoff.

[Sophie_M]

Hi Purpledolphin, welcome to the forums.  Below are a couple of links for you to check out while you're waiting for further responses:

Anxiety management strategies - from our Anxiety resource pages

Self help tips for managing anxiety - this is a thread started by other forum members with what has worked for them