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Anxiety, panic disorder

Anxiety, panic disorder

This is the 2nd full day I've been home since being released from having a short stay at a facility. I'm having trouble getting back into the swing of things and questioning everything I do. Today I felt the anxiety creeping in and my mind went straight into panic mode and started thinking of all the things I should do. I've always had trouble just sitting with the feelings. Anyway just wanted to share because it's getting me down and making me question everything.

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Yes @Ree77 and hi. ✨️

I get this too I like lawn care and balcony gardening tho and what do what I can to make simple life to make things make sense to me.

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Hi @Ree77

Welcome to the forums.

It can definitely take some time to adjust and get back in the swing of things after arriving home, even after a short stay. Be gentle with yourself, and keep reaching out here if it feels helpful, we're here for you.

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Thankyou so much

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It's just hitting a little harder today, the physical sensations are there and I'm just struggling to have confidence that I'll get through this.

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Welcome @Ree77 ,

I'm sorry to hear it feels so tough right now.

We are sitting with you, if that helps.

What is something you enjoy doing that you can busy yourself with?

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I've been trying to sort out the Christmas presents I have to wrap, but my bloody mind is just so focussed on the sensations I'm finding it so hard to sit with.

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Do you think a break from it will be helpful and then come back to it later @Ree77 ?

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Doing that at the minute, hoping it helps a bit. My usual "reaction" is to constraint into full blown panic mode. But really trying hard to change that reaction.

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And @Ree77 how are u today?

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I had an appointment with my psychologist this morning. Was so anxious about going as I haven't been going out of the house much. But with my Muns help I made it there, cried during my session lol and then I drove home. So has been scary still but ok. Thankyou for asking. I hope you're doing well.
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