Panic attack

[Traveller73]

Hi. My anxiety has been managed for a while now (relaxation, tai chi and mindfulness) . Today at work,out of the blue I had what I believe is a panic attack. Sudden increase heart rate, light headedness, wanting to escape office. My heart rate went up to 120bpm but has now come down to 100. I have been doing some meditation and just now some exercise. I have an app called 30 day fitness challenge which has been great if time poor. Still not at resting heart rate and still feel jittery. I wish someone couldd fix this, everytime I manage my symptoms, they do come back. I have an upcoming holiday worried about (2weeks time) and this happened last year; but literally twice as bad. This year only half as anxious but stii anxious. Why does the anxiety have to reappear?? I try all the right things-I think!

[gloria10]

Hi Travellers73,

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing anxiety, I am aware of what it's like at work and it's not fun. I think it's great that you're being proactive and meditating and doing things like tai chi to calm down, I have found both to be helpful.

Have you spoken to your GP about your anxiety? It may be a good idea if it's bothering you at work or you're worried about travel; perhaps they can provide you with some help.

Also, are you travelling with someone? Is it possible to have a chat with them to ease the nerves?

Take care,

Gloria10

[Traveller73]

Have been to dr multiple times :0). I am doing all right things.Going on trip with husband and daughter. I was alot worse last year (measured it, and literally half this time, but still bad if kbow what i mean)I seem to calm down when on the holiday and last year anxiety left after the holiday. Just sick of it :0(

In a way, the panic has hit a little later this time. Gosh and when it comes back it very consuming. I am cooking tea now. I do find it a bit of mindfulness. Sorry if rambling, but I feel with anxiety make progress then setbacks...

[blondguy]

Hi Traveller73

Gloria10 posted some great advice above.

You are not rambling at all. You have written a great post that can many others and good on you

You have done well to have managed your anxiety using natural techniques as well

Anxiety can be a real pain. Ive had it for many years.

Being anxious about your upcoming vacation is very common.

Sometimes I have found that anxiety can be having too much on our plate at the same time or even overthinking whats going on our lives

You are doing everything so well. The anxiety can last a while and sometimes even increase (sorry) If the symptoms are increasing its still a common complaint with tens of thousands of Aussies but may need some basic counseling to get to address the symptoms

I hope you can stick around the forums Traveller 🙂

my kind thoughts

Paul

[gloria10]

It is hard when it hits again, like when its out of the blue. I hope it eases for you and that you can have a great trip :)​