Overwhelmed Feeling
Do you ever find yourself going along in your day, things are okay, and then you think about something that happened during the day and you just freak out about it? This happens to me on occasion - and it just happened and I HATE it. It was a good day, and all of a sudden I hadn't heard back from someone I was talking with earlier in the day. I started thinking "wait - did I say something wrong?" And then I start thinking about it, thinking that I DID say something wrong, and offended the person, and I just get overwhelmed and in full on panic mode.
I don't think I said anything wrong. I don't think I hurt the person's feelings. We weren't having any major discussion. Just general chat. But because they haven't gotten back with me, for some reason I'm thinking they're mad at me, or that I've hurt them in some way.
It's like I didn't pay enough attention to the conversation I was having to remember what I said. I hate that. I hate that I didn't pay attention, when I really should have.
Anyway, just had a freak out moment and needed to talk it out here.
@thoughtfulmomma
I totally get it and struggle with this often. In fact, I had an episode not very long ago and it's was enough to derail my day. Sometimes distraction helps or even confronting the pattern head - on.
How are you feeling now?
@ClearingBaggage22
I'm doing better, thanks. The majority of my anxiety comes from my reaction to others, so it's always a big struggle when things like this happen. I just take it a little at a time and keep working on my breathing and try to remember that my perception isn't necessarily what's actually happening.
@thoughtfulmomma
I am glad you are feeling better!
