Anxiety and panic attacks about changes

I have some changes going on in my life right now, the least of which is changing T, and I'm having anxiety and panic attacks daily. It's to the point that my chest is hurting. I know it's anxiety. I've been trying to stay busy to keep my mind occupied but the anxiety lingers. Waiting for things to happen is difficult. I know that once I start making the changes, the anxiety should let up. At least I hope so. It doesn't help that I'm not using any of the skills that I learned to help with the feelings. Too much time on my hands...

I'm going through a version of this myself right now, I know how rough it can be.

Maybe choose one of those skills and try that, just one to start with. I managed to get myself out for some exercise and that did help. I noticed that once one thing helped take the edge off I was then able to think of something else to try.

Waiting time is hard for me too. I think in a lot of ways the wait can be more challenging than the actual change/event itself.

Sorry you're going through something similar. I'm glad that the exercise helped you. It would probably help me too but I just got 2 shots in my back today and can't doing anything too physical for a week. I will try some other technique though, probably mindfulness.

The anxiety is much better tonight after seeing the T today. Even though it was just a get to know each other appointment, we talked about a lot of things and it felt good to get some stuff out.

I appreciate you replying to my post.

i can relate. I hate change though...i fear change actually. Even things that are going to happen far in the future scare me. Like...my parents are thinking of moving further up north because my father's company wants to consolidate two stores. They are just kinda looking at houses right now...but i know that if they buy a house..i will be staying in the one we have now (they will still own this one too). But the thought that my parents might be moving away from me..well...it terrifies me. Because I'm so scared i start having panic attacks, and unfortunately my friends suffer from me 'cus i turn to them when i need to vent. I'm scared to tell my parents that I'm afraid 'cus i know they will just tell me to suck it up. -sigh- But...maybe change can be liberating? I dunno though. Anyway I'm sorry i don't mean to seem like I'm complaining. But you arn't alone in struggles. Its a scary world..i can relate..well a little bit anyway. I hope it all works out for you -hugs-