Not With It Right Now

[Stranger2myself]

I am seriously flipping out right now. I am dealing with a huge anxiety attack and I just want to disappear. Too many things coming at me at once and it's too much to handle right now. I hate this feeling, I wish that I didn't feel this I just feel like I am not strong enough to take it on without losing my mind.

 

[Upside Down Eagle]

Do you have some grounding techniques? I know the mind has a tendency to focus on the problem, but that won't help you. If you are freaking out, its better to shift the focus for a while.

Also when you are having an anxiety attack, you can get out of it by making your body do something else, like trying to move confidently, even if you aren't. You can try making yourself big, reach your arms out all the way, maybe release the tension.

I'm not sure what kind of situation you're in, so I can only give you some generalized tips... :)

 

[KwanYingirl]

Well it's today and not last night when you posted. Are you feeling any better? Did you get any sleep? When I am super anxious, I know I've been triggered. If I can slow down long enough to recognize it, then I can use coping thoughts to counteract it. Like I've been this anxious before and it will pass. Or, I can find something else for my brain to do. Change rooms, surf on the computer, read, meditate. I usually need my therapist to help me rethink the trigger. I'm trying to change my whole mindset. I know how disabling anxiety is. I hope you feel better today.

 

[Glara]

I'm a supporter so I have no advice to give. I'm just commenting because my sufferer used those exact words just before he told me about his PTSD. He said he's so stressed he just wanted to disappear. I guess I'm letting you know you're not alone and that's a common feeling with PTSD.

 

[Stranger2myself]

I don't have any grounding techniques @Radise I tried to shift the focus but I just ended up making it worse. I did get some sleep @KwanYingirl but I woke up still feeling anxious. Not as bad as last night but enough to get me flustered. Thank you @Glara for a little while I felt like I was the only one who just wanted to disappear.