trying to manage my anxiety

[Sarmite]

Hello everyone, My name is Sarmite, I am a 74 year old woman,mother of 4 grandmother of 4. I am type 2 diabetic,no medication. Had a hypo in a shopping centre without much warning, panic attack,treated it with glucose,had another one some time later, same scenario which has now resulted in ongoing anxiety. Also I have anxiety and churning stomach upon waking up. Would love to know if anyone else experiences these sort of anxiety episodes. Regards Sarmite

[PamelaR]

Hello Sarmite

Welcome to Beyond Blue (BB) forums. The people who post are supportive and caring.

I have had panic attacks in shopping centres, the anxiety generally escalates even more because of where I am. My response is to leave as quickly as possible and get to my car where I begin to do my breathing and mindfulness. I find it frightening, however, it does not stop me from going out. Have a little stubbornness in me.

Have you spoken to your doctor about your hypo episodes that induced anxiety / panic attacks? That might be a good place to start. There maybe some underlying issues related to your diabetes. Might be good to have it checked out if you haven't already done so.

Also, there is a lot of information available on the BB home page under the Facts tab relating to anxiety - have a look there if you like

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/home

Would like to hear how you get along or if you want to follow any of the threads under the anxiety forum.

Kind regards

PamelaR

[Mrs_Jessop]

Hi Sarmite,

I've been experiencing the stomach churning ss regularly this year. I made some major positive life decisions last year and am trying to adjust to those changes. When I feel this way, I try to acknowledge the feelings and breathe calmly and deeply. I sit with these feelings and keep breathing until I get some relief.

🌼 Mrs Jessop