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@Optimisticempath Hi<3 So good to see you :) You're a beautiful presence<3 The world is so much brighter cause it has you in it.

You live in the hearts of people who love you(mine's included n_n), so tell your heart that you've got a space where you're so welcomed and appreciated<3 A space that's yours, where you're safe. I hope there's some comfort in knowing that<3

I'm so sorry that you're feeling this way<3 I hope it's a bit better now? Even if it's not, that's alright. It'll pass like the dark rain clouds do, and your sky will be there shining so bright.

"You're worthy of all the light this world has to offer." 

It will be alright<3 

@Optimisticempath 🙁 I wish I was this post earlier, panic attacks are scary bless you 🙁 it's ok to hide for a little while , I hide under my blanket sometimes. My poor lil opti I'm sorry your having a hard time right now, gives you a giant tiny hug 💗 everything's gonna be ok 💖 we are all here for you 💗

I hope things are feeling better for you now that some time has passed. My heart goes out to you reading of your feelings of overwhelm and panic. It sounds like that was an awful time for you with some intense emotions. I truly hope these feelings have passed now.

If the overwhelmed feelings come back, for some people it can be helpful to put all of their focus on external sensory stimulation (providing you are in a safe space), to help send some body-up safety signals to the brain. When we are panicked enough, sometimes parts of the brain that connect the 'survival brain' to the 'thinking brain' can temporarily go offline, which could explain why it can be hard to think about or communicate what is wrong. The alarms in the 'survival brain' can respond to body-up signals of safety though, which can help to calm the system and bring the 'thinking brain' back into play.

Some examples of focusing on external sensory stimulation could be giving yourself a tight hug and hyperfocusing on the feeling of your arms around you (e.g. the pressure, the touch of your skin or clothing), wrapping a blanket around you and focusing on the temperature and texture, hyperfocusing on something visual in your environment like a potplant and bringing your focus back to that whenever your mind spirals into panicked thoughts. Anything with the 5 senses may be helpful (sight, sound, touch, smell, taste). It also helps practicing this during times when you feel calm, so it's easier for your brain to remember it when you're panicked.

The growth paths in 7 cups can also be a fantastic place to find things that help, and you are most welcome to reach out to any listener to talk about what you discover as you go through them.

Most importantly remember to be kind to yourself, you wonderful human. I'm sorry you had such a difficult time. Sending kindness and warmth your way

You are not alone, I feel like you wrote right now. Reading your post made me feel not alone. You helped me. Maybe I can help you. I am lonely and I have no control over it right now. I am not in control. I try my best to get through these times of anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty. I breathe and try to think about anything else. I hope you feel better in the ten hours that have passed. You helped me . I hope your day got better. Hugs.

@Optimisticempath

hey, it’s gonna be ok honey. I’ve been there, I am there often. I promise, it’s ok. I don’t know if you are religious or Christian, or whatnot, but I thought I’d mention this anyways: God’s got you. And no matter what there are always 2 people that love you. Me, and Jesus. 

Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for it’s self. 

- Mathew 6:34

@Optimisticempath try to become aware of all the sensations in your body and find the absolute most comfortable position you can be in and breathe. All you have to do is breathe right now. I love you so much and i am so proud of you for reaching out. 

@Optimisticempath I am going through something similar and very sever. Please know that I am with. I have just joined this app I don't know to use it properly but I think if you list all your problems small or big one one by one as a list it will help you.

@Optimisticempath Have you tried music?  It's does help me sometimes.  Even dancing can get your blood moving and just do something silly.  Give yourself grace and try to let the tension go.  Pray for Jesus to help you.  It works for me.  It doesn't solve my problems.  But it gets me thru the hours.  I hope you can find hope.  You are worthy of happiness.

@Optimisticempath I'm sending you the biggest virtual hug 🫂 Let it all out , its okay too not be okay , its okay to feel , but one thing you must know these trials and tribulations are temporarily this storm shall pass and you will move forward , free from all your worries and stress . You will prevail sending you hugs xoxoxo and positive healing energy your way  💜 🙏