Anticipatory Anxiety??
This is what my T says I have. I just don’t know how to make it stop. I’ll be anxious like 10 minutes before having to leave for school, work, whatever for no reason. I’ll full out go into fight or flight mode and have really uncomfortable physical symptoms. My T says it’s probably because of my dad’s possibly emotional abuse and anger issues so I was never sure what was gonna happen. I just want it to stop happening because once I do the thing and I’m there, I’m ok. But, beforehand it’s awful.
@helpwanted7 It is great you are working with your therapist about this, sometimes that's the best way to figure things out. Unfortunately, our bodies and minds are confusing and sometimes our responses don't make a lot of sense. I understand how frustrating it is, and just wanting anxiety to stop.
Don't be too hard on yourself when you're feeling anxious. It takes times to learn how our brains work and why, and it takes time to work things out. Keep working with your T and know that it does get easier.
@dandelionwish Thank you! I really hope it does get easier