Anxiety

@B9Emmpathy Hello! I'm sorry to hear that, anxiety is not pleasant in the least. I've struggled with anxiety for years, but I'm learning how ro deal with it.

Anxiety can be both mental and physical. Many people associate anxiety with overthinking, which is very common. But it can also cause physical sensations such as nausea or dizziness. Remember that feeling that is pretty normal. When we experience anxiety our adrenaline levels go up, so the body goes through many temporary changes in an attempt to keep you alive. Think of evolution, years ago we were cavemen, when we had a spike in adrenaline it's because we were in danger, so the body would redirect blood flow from the internal organs ro the arms and legs so that we could run faster (which is why you get butterflies), the body would urinate to remove excess weight so you could move quicker (which is why some people get 'nervous wees'). A lot of the physical feelings associated with anxiety are just biological responses. Understanding that helped me a lot to deal with my panic attacks.

Anxiety can take a lot of different forms, such as overthinking, mind reading, panic attacks, etc. Depending on what you're experiencing, it can help to do some research around those topics so that you can understand why it happens and how to deal with it.

When I'm overthinking I find the best thing I can do it distract myself, and challenge my thought (I would recommend you do some research around that in particular). When I am 'mind reading' I try to consider that thoughts and emotions are not facts and that I might have the situation all wrong (the website Healthy Place has a really good article about mind reading). When I have a panic attack the best thing I can do is remove myself from the situation and remind myself that I am safe, and that I will be okay.

I hope this has helped! X

@B9Emmpathy

Hey there, I am sorry to hear you are suffering with sometimes random bursts of anxiety. Do you have any sort of coping mechanisms you have found that helps you come down from these feelings? Have you been able to talk to anyone in person about these feelings? Feeling anxious for almost no reason can feel overwhelming and I hope you are able to find ways to calm these feelings.
Sometimes just talking about it to someone can help! Have you tried the calming exorcises on the growth path yet?

@B9Emmpathy I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing increased anxiety, even at times when there doesn't seem to be a clear reason. Anxiety can indeed manifest in various ways and might not always be tied to specific triggers. It's important to address these feelings and find ways to manage them. Remember that reaching out for help is a positive step, and you don't have to navigate this journey alone. I'm here to provide support and guidance. You're not alone, and there are resources available to help you on your path to managing anxiety.

@B9Emmpathy

I'm sorry that you've been dealing with more frequent anxiety lately, even when there doesn't seem to be a specific reason. It can be tough when those feelings come out of nowhere. If you want, It might be helpful to try keeping track of any patterns or things that might be triggering your anxiety

@B9Emmpathy sorry to hear you've been experiencing a lot of anxiety lately, I know it can be really scary to go through. We're here to support you through this :))