[AAAAA]

I’ve been chocking down my anxieties for a long time now. There are so many things going on in my life right now I’m just an exposed nerve. My fuse is so short. Even minor things are triggering me. I’ve painted myself into such a tiny corner that there is no place else to hide. I don’t feel safe at all any more. A simple thing like an unknown number on my phone will send me into a full blown panic attack. I’m scared.

[SophiaG]

That's weird that an unknown number on your phone will send you into a panic attack. What're you worried about with unknown numbers? :/

Stalkers?

[arcangel]

Maybe it's time to think about getting that treated by a professional. I have experienced that kind of anxiety so I do sympathize with you

[MyUserName]

Originally Posted by arcangel

Maybe it's time to think about getting that treated by a professional.

...agreed...

Its hard to cope on your own. Seeing a professional will provide you with the support and guidence you need.

[lynn P.]

(((AAAAA))) - have you discussed how you're feeling with your treating physician and do you see a therapist?? Maybe you need some time to relax and take care of yourself. What kind of self care helps you usually?

[Phoboxyl]

Originally Posted by AAAAA

I’ve been chocking down my anxieties for a long time now. There are so many things going on in my life right now I’m just an exposed nerve. My fuse is so short. Even minor things are triggering me. I’ve painted myself into such a tiny corner that there is no place else to hide. I don’t feel safe at all any more. A simple thing like an unknown number on my phone will send me into a full blown panic attack. I’m scared.

First off get a professional if you can.

Assuming you don't have a personality disorder or anything like that then you can get over your issues MOST LIKELY if you do cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, and/or use medication because these solutions will almost certainly treat the cause of your symptoms.

Now, I understand that you feel like you're breaking apart and I have felt similarly in the past although I don't think I ever got as severe as you seem to feel right now. But, the thing to do is to ignore the totality of your issues, focus on one recurrent disturbing thought or belief, and destroy it. Pick another and do the same thing. Keep this up. As the pressure goes down, think about all of your negative thoughts and write them down until you can't come up with any more. Start knocking these off systematically.

If you want I will show you how to do this and help you with the first thought of your choosing.