My current struggle with anxiety.

SamThe_Artist
Community Member
It’s been maybe around 2 years now since I’ve devilled this “anxiety” I never experienced any type of anxiousness before, I was pretty out going actually, one night, some things happen that lead to me having my very first panic attack, me I completely freaked out because I thought I was going to die from it, the ambulance was called (just from my panic attack) and ever since that night nothing has been the same...I remember the first couple of weeks, when I couldn’t control the actual panic attacks on would break down while making breakfast, or just little things would set me off and I’ve have one, I started some low dosage medication and it slowed the panic attacks, I haven’t had one in along time and I think I think that’s a plus, however I can’t get over the fact that I can’t do anything without washing my hands, get a drink from the fridge, wash my hands to have a smoke, everything I do, I just can’t not wash my hands and I haven’t got a clue why, I can’t take drinks/cigarettes off friends because I’m so nervous about what’s inside them, it’s ruined a lot of things in my life, I honestly have no idea how to start repairing myself because everything’s so overwhelming when I try to think about it for too long it just makes me upset because I never used to be like this and now, it’s like a switch in my brain was just flicked, it’s so sad.
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Pebblez
Community Member

Greetings. In your post there are hints of OCD, and the situation you are in requires 'educated' assistance from a psychologist. Yes, there seems to be a switch being flicked inside your brain and psychologist's are trained to help you find exactly WHAT the triggers are and WHY they seemingly force you to react the way you do.

Pebblez

Sunflower26
Community Member

Hello,

Don't be afraid of your panic attacks or be embarrassed. They will always subside. Maybe getting an understanding of what is happening to your body during them, will make you feel more at ease. Im glad you haven't had one in a while.

I hope you have spoken to someone you trust regarding that one night that lead to your very first panic attack.

I completely understand the difficulty of doing even the smallest of things. You should seek some advice regarding washing your hands. Perhaps its a coping mechanism you have developed. I am not a professional though.

I hope you have found it within yourself to start and repair your mind. Its not easy. Ultimately, you are the only person that can turn it around. Medication and counselling are tools that will assist you in the repair. However you need to find the strength to get through this.

I have faith in you. You will once again be the old smiling you.

Don't give up! its does get better.