I do this too. Anxiety and panic take over and I forget how to handle myself. I start feeding it instead of using my techniques. Part of that is habit. I am used to feeding the panic, it is what I know how to do.

I have been working really hard on recognizing that I am having a problem with anxiety and trying to stop and make a plan on how to deal with it. It is hard work and I am only making baby steps, but it is slowly working.

to you. Anxiety is rotten. Ugh.