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Posted 3/30/2017 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
So I had a relapse like I wrote about 3 weeks ago now.
I have been able to have minimal anxirty but I keep worrying that it will be back. If it's back you would know anxirty attacks are back right away right? Or will I sit here and will it randomly just start after 3 weeks or a month? I did have a good day yesterday after not having a good day for 2 weeks. Anyone have experienced with this? I had small relapses but they lasted a week max and went away. 3 weeks is the longest help sad
Posted 3/30/2017 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
My friend is suggesting it's just normal because I scared myself so much from a relapse but it's never lasted this long
Posted 3/30/2017 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
For me, anxiety and ensuing panic attacks never occur without some amount of anxious build up prior to the attack, unless health related. I may not be conscious of my anxiety building. That's what can make it tricky, and make it feel like it came out of nowhere. But I tend to get to a point where I realize I'm excessively anxious, and need to work to reduce it. Sometimes that's before an attack ever happens, and sometimes it's after.

In terms of having that "fear of fear" after anxiety/panic relapses, I can relate. It can linger for some time, and is exhausting. I meditate and exercise when I feel like this. Meditation can be tedious in that state of heightened anxiety, but if you can manage, mindfulness meditation and other breathing practices that ground you in the present can be of great help when trying to get back on track, and over the fear of future attacks.
Posted 3/30/2017 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
Also, I tend to avoid medication, but when my anxiety is at it's worst I am prescribed a small script of Lorazepam. I use it minimally to calm myself down enough to get back into my routine of meditation, exercise, socializing, etc..

I went two years without having to ask for such a script after my first major bout with anxiety. Right now I'm on my second script in the past eight months. I wouldn't use such a substance longterm, but when I'm at my worst it helps me get back on track.

If you have a solid base of tools/exercises that you use to maintain your anxiety, perhaps such a script (small amount) would give you the relief you need to get back on track.
Posted 3/30/2017 4:22 AM (GMT 0)
D.,

This is not going to be permanent...even though this bout is lasting longer than you expected.

Draw deep...use the coping skills that have helped in the past and seek to learn some new ones as well.

You can and will get through this challenge! We are cheering you on!

S.C
Posted 3/30/2017 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
I also have mini relapse from time to time. thankfully ihavnt had to go back .hopefully this will be your case also
Posted 3/31/2017 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh, I so know that feeling! Waitin for the other shoe to drop, right?

Sometimes I relapse but when I do, I alwyas come back stronger. The relapses aren't as bad. you're still very heightened so of course you're on edge about it coming back. If you have an attack just take it for being what it is--one attack. Learn and grow from all of it and you can start to find the odd strength in that....
Posted 4/2/2017 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
O gawd you guys it's exactly how hanging in there described ! I had a couple of bad attacks but Im an anxiety veteran lol. At 23.

Anyways I'm actually battling more of a "depression"because anxiety is back type of episodes. Like really bad depresoon. And it's making me so not want to go on medication because I can't afford to gain another 30 lbs. I eat clean, go to gmy 5 times a weeksince January and lost like 3 pounds and I've been off zoloft since august. As a person who's been In shape all her time and being out of shape causes anxiety is soooo triggering to me sad I'm 25lbs over the bmi thing.. if I lost it all again I would consider going back on meds bUT it'd literally not coming off
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