Battling on with this thing

Had a little panic this morning/afternoon, but felt OK afterwards, especially after reading some self help books. Wasn't feeling any of the usual symptoms, until I got to a comedy gig me and some family were going to.

I just felt trapped and detached from everything and bolted, and now I'm incredibly frustrated. I think I just took on more than I could handle as I'd been out for a quick walk earlier today with my dog and was fine.

I thought you cancelled going to the comedy show? It is okay that you left, you weren't ready for it yet. Take one step at a time, and you'll get better. It isn't going to happen over night, it takes work and practice but you'll get thru it. Good job on reading self help books, use the tools you're learning.