Can anxiety get worse for no reason

Hi all,

Hope you had a great holiday. I'm wondering if anyone has ever experienced periods of time where anxiety has worsened for no apparent reason? I am sort of at a loss here, there have been no changes or additional stressors in my life recently & yet I can't seem to get through a day without feeling anxious (often to the point of having a panic attack).
I originally thought it was part of the side effects I experienced from medication but I've been off that for a month and anxiety just keeps getting worse. I have been diagnosed with panic disorder but in the past I went weeks without needing meds, now I can't go a day without symptoms.... I'm so frustrated!!!
I guess in my rant here what I'm really asking is should I be concerned or is this normal? Can anxiety/panic worsen with age/over time (keeping in mind I'm under 30). I just wish it would go away.

Symptoms may get better or worse at different times, and often are worse during times of stress. Many people ask this very same question as they do not perceive themselves as being stressed.  Sadly they usually are and just do not recognize the stressor.

Kindly,

Kitt

Yes, there are varying factors that affect our over all anxiety levels...

As Kitt mentioned, unrecognized anxiety is often the culprit...you would be suprised how much we repress...

...also aging, hormones and chemical balances within the brain are always in flux...

...or it could be something as simple as fatique, nutritional issues or even dehydration. All of these physical factors can tip the scale in anxiety's favor, so take good care of yourself!

Use your coping skills during this time!!

S.C.

Even postive change can bring about anxiety! I remember planning my wedding caused me a lot of stress...even among the joy and excitement that surrounded the event.

I was having a great time with all of the details, but ended up getting two styes...one in each eye, shortly before the big day. This was a sure sign of being physically and mentally run down.

This was all before my anxiety disorder manifested itself, but I am pretty sure that if I had been dealing with anxiety issues at that time...I would have been having other symptoms, and perhaps even panic...since other things like sleep problems, and of course the styes (result of stress) were happening.

Taking good care of yourself both physically and mentally during this time will help.

Be sure to regularly decompress with exercises to allow yourself to come down from the excitement and activity of your full life. Breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and meditation are all good ideas to explore right now.

Best wishes and peace and calm be yours!

S.C.

Yes, distraction is a good technique for anxiety, but it of course it is about balance...as most things in life are!

Having down time is important as well. However, if those quiet moments are an opportunistic time for anxiety to creep in...it is usually an indicator that we need to decompress and lower our overall anxiety levels...even if we don't actively feel them on a day to day basis.

I too use to feel worse when I would try the relaxation techniques. It seem to magnify all of the sensations that I was trying to avoid!

However, all that I read, and was learning about anxiety management was telling me that it was essential.

It is a practice and a discipline...that works, once you get over the initial awkwardness of it.

Okay...I will get off the soapbox. I am not trying to be preachy!! I promise, I just want to see you feel better, and this has been my experience, so I want to share it in hopes that it may help.:)

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

S.C.