Hi Auxillium,
It sounds as though it has been a stressful, nerve racking week for you. I feel it would be so disorienting and confusing as to why people who look like your ex have recently been triggering your anxiety...
I think it’s hard to say exactly why it’s happening now. It could be for a whole range of reasons...
Purely as a suggestion, I wonder if maybe it would help you to note what happens before each anxiety attack (aside from seeing someone who looks like your ex) e.g. where you’re located, is it busy/quiet, time of day, general mood that day, etc. The reason that I’m suggesting it is maybe it would help you get a better idea of what might be happening. I’m thinking maybe if you get a fuller picture, you might be able to find strategies to help yourself or if you decide to see a counsellor/psychologist, it could help them to better help you.
It’s just a little idea...you can see if you like it or not 🙂 I’m thinking of you.
kind and caring thoughts,
Pepper
