Anxiety level too high

Fedor · Feb 20, 2017 at 07:24 PM

I feel like I could jump out of my skin! Shaking like a leaf! I haven't had this level of anxiety for years, I can't stand it another moment, please please somebody help somehow ! My heart is pounding so hard feels like it's going to explode please help

*Laurie* · Feb 20, 2017 at 07:34 PM

I'm so sorry. Anxiety is cruel. Are you seeing a doctor or therapist?

Fedor · Feb 20, 2017 at 07:35 PM

Yes I have a pdoc and a 3 month waiting list for my councillor but with 2 emergency appointments

Fedor · Feb 20, 2017 at 07:37 PM

I see my councillor Wednesday afternoons for CBT group

Fedor · Feb 20, 2017 at 07:39 PM

Have had this anxiety all day but has come to a head now

Fedor · Feb 20, 2017 at 07:39 PM

To you think it's anxiety still or panic

Fedor · Feb 20, 2017 at 07:40 PM

I mean do

*Laurie* · Feb 20, 2017 at 08:31 PM

Well, I don't know whether it's anxiety or panic. Actually, I'm never sure myself whether my anxiety is "just" anxiety, or if it's panic.

Either way, the feeling is a terrible one. Are you on medication?

imtrying · Feb 20, 2017 at 08:40 PM

For a few days last week I felt exactly the same. It's horrible, absolutely horrible. Just like you I hadn't been that anxious for years. First, remember it is temporary and will go away. I don't know if what I did was the correct thing to do or if it would work for anyone else. Not to overstate the obvious, if your doctor has given you a prescription for Xanax or something similar, usually one. (I get not expect ) My anxiety triggers may not be the same as yours. I did a couple of things to reduce the anxiety. I cooled myself down by taking short, cold (not so cold it's uncomfortable) showers; if I wanted to cry, I did; I didn't pretend everything I was okay; I didn't "make" myself do anything that I "should" be doing; I put all decisions on hold; I asked my boyfriend to stop talking (he was shocked but understood); I avoided anything that would upset me or make me sad, including reading, watching or discussing anything even remotely political; avoiding crime stories and some of my more obvious relatives; gave myself permission to ignore household chores and errands; and followed my Nana's cure for anything: bosses from hell, unfaithful boyfriends, car trouble, and nervous ailments of all kinds: a hot cup of tea and two aspirins (or OTC pain reliever of you choice. I'll be frank, it wasn't easy. I thought I would lose my mind completely.Take care.

*Laurie* · Feb 20, 2017 at 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by imtrying

For a few days last week I felt exactly the same. It's horrible, absolutely horrible. Just like you I hadn't been that anxious for years. First, remember it is temporary and will go away. I don't know if what I did was the correct thing to do or if it would work for anyone else. Not to overstate the obvious, if your doctor has given you a prescription for Xanax or something similar, usually one. (I get not expect ) My anxiety triggers may not be the same as yours. I did a couple of things to reduce the anxiety. I cooled myself down by taking short, cold (not so cold it's uncomfortable) showers; if I wanted to cry, I did; I didn't pretend everything I was okay; I didn't "make" myself do anything that I "should" be doing; I put all decisions on hold; I asked my boyfriend to stop talking (he was shocked but understood); I avoided anything that would upset me or make me sad, including reading, watching or discussing anything even remotely political; avoiding crime stories and some of my more obvious relatives; gave myself permission to ignore household chores and errands; and followed my Nana's cure for anything: bosses from hell, unfaithful boyfriends, car trouble, and nervous ailments of all kinds: a hot cup of tea and two aspirins (or OTC pain reliever of you choice. I'll be frank, it wasn't easy. I thought I would lose my mind completely.Take care.

A helpful post! Thank you

usehername · Feb 23, 2017 at 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by imtrying

For a few days last week I felt exactly the same. It's horrible, absolutely horrible. Just like you I hadn't been that anxious for years. First, remember it is temporary and will go away. I don't know if what I did was the correct thing to do or if it would work for anyone else. Not to overstate the obvious, if your doctor has given you a prescription for Xanax or something similar, usually one. (I get not expect ) My anxiety triggers may not be the same as yours. I did a couple of things to reduce the anxiety. I cooled myself down by taking short, cold (not so cold it's uncomfortable) showers; if I wanted to cry, I did; I didn't pretend everything I was okay; I didn't "make" myself do anything that I "should" be doing; I put all decisions on hold; I asked my boyfriend to stop talking (he was shocked but understood); I avoided anything that would upset me or make me sad, including reading, watching or discussing anything even remotely political; avoiding crime stories and some of my more obvious relatives; gave myself permission to ignore household chores and errands; and followed my Nana's cure for anything: bosses from hell, unfaithful boyfriends, car trouble, and nervous ailments of all kinds: a hot cup of tea and two aspirins (or OTC pain reliever of you choice. I'll be frank, it wasn't easy. I thought I would lose my mind completely.Take care.

I've done the same. I've had moments where I very politely told my child (who is my favorite person in the world), "I really want to hear all about this, but I'm feeling very anxious and over stimulated right now. Can you give me a few minutes - or an hour - to collect myself?". She's always been very understanding about it.

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Fedor Member Member Since Jan 2017 Location: Ontario Posts: 59 7	Feb 20, 2017 at 07:24 PM #1 I feel like I could jump out of my skin! Shaking like a leaf! I haven't had this level of anxiety for years, I can't stand it another moment, please please somebody help somehow ! My heart is pounding so hard feels like it's going to explode please help
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Laurie Account Suspended Member Since Jan 2015 Location: California Uber Alles Posts: 9,150 (SuperPoster!) 9 5,382 hugs given	Feb 20, 2017 at 07:34 PM #2 I'm so sorry. Anxiety is cruel. Are you seeing a doctor or therapist?
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Fedor Member Member Since Jan 2017 Location: Ontario Posts: 59 7	Feb 20, 2017 at 07:35 PM #3 Yes I have a pdoc and a 3 month waiting list for my councillor but with 2 emergency appointments
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Fedor Member Member Since Jan 2017 Location: Ontario Posts: 59 7	Feb 20, 2017 at 07:37 PM #4 I see my councillor Wednesday afternoons for CBT group
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Fedor Member Member Since Jan 2017 Location: Ontario Posts: 59 7	Feb 20, 2017 at 07:39 PM #5 Have had this anxiety all day but has come to a head now
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Fedor Member Member Since Jan 2017 Location: Ontario Posts: 59 7	Feb 20, 2017 at 07:39 PM #6 To you think it's anxiety still or panic
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Fedor Member Member Since Jan 2017 Location: Ontario Posts: 59 7	Feb 20, 2017 at 07:40 PM #7 I mean do
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Laurie Account Suspended Member Since Jan 2015 Location: California Uber Alles Posts: 9,150 (SuperPoster!) 9 5,382 hugs given	Feb 20, 2017 at 08:31 PM #8 Well, I don't know whether it's anxiety or panic. Actually, I'm never sure myself whether my anxiety is "just" anxiety, or if it's panic. Either way, the feeling is a terrible one. Are you on medication?
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