Hey Julia!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with anxiety, and I'd like to second Jaz's welcome to our forums.
I'm a very social person so for me, when I'm on the verge of a panic attack or I'm feeling anxious, being around people who I'm close to can have a very calming effect. Even confiding in somebody close to me about my feelings can be comforting, as they can potentially share their experiences and help me feel less isolated in my own.
If you have a few hobbies or passions that you could engage in, I find that these tend to offer me some kind of distraction from negative thoughts or anxiousness, which helps me a lot.
You can check out some of our other threads if you'd like, we have a forum section dedicated to people who struggle with anxiety. You may find solace in reading about others who have had common experiences.
I would suggest having a chat to your GP, or a therapist, counsellor or psychologist, and they may be able to offer your some professional advice for your anxiety.
Please keep chatting with us here if you'd like. We're here to support you.
All the best, SB
