Hi Everyone again!

Hi,

I am not sure how long I've not been on here, but so much has happened in the past year.

Tonight I cannot sleep for anxiety...I keep feeling I cannot breathe and can feel that apprehensive panic rising up. Panic is always more astute at night when everyone else is sleeping and the house is at rest.

Seven weeks ago I fractured my humerus bone very severely and the pain was astonishing! It is healing and strengthening now yet the pain at night can be distracting, especially as it is my left arm and this sends off alarm bells as I can confuse the pain for possible heart pain which is my No1 Big Panic Attack Fear.

I have spent the best part of 27 years with panic disorder and anxiety, so I empathise with everyone on here and send you my love and Prayers,

Little Petal

Yes Little....I know the feeling. Been dealing with anxiety on and off for 50 years!!!!! Many years anxiety free but when it comes back I sometimes can handle it and other times it's just as debilitating as ever. I feel for you and all of us who constantly have to fight the fight. Good wishes going your way for a break in your anxiety. I have noticed for myself that sometimes when anxiety lasts for a long time and I think I can't take it anymore, that suddenly it will end for awhile and I'll get back to feeling normal again. Guess our brains just say "enough is enough for now"...and man am I happy when that happens. Wish it would just go away permanently tho.

Hi LP and welcome back!

I am so sorry to hear of your injury! This is of course a trigger for anxiety...for anyone, and epecially if you already are dealing with existing anxiety.:(

I too am sending well wishes, and hoping that you can draw upon your therapy skills/self help techniques.

Let us know if you would like any suggestions specifically. I have a favortie breathing exercise that I can share if you'd like...just let me know.

Wishing you a peaceful day.:)

S.C.