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Am I The Only One Whose Anxiety Soars In The Heat?

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Posted 7/9/2017 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
LA/ SoCal is experiencing a pretty bad heat wave, and I've noticed that my anxiety is pretty through the roof as a result. I hate being hot- I think for me, it mimics symptoms of panic attacks.

Does anyone else feel this way?
Posted 7/10/2017 1:38 AM (GMT 0)
Too hot, or too cold can put me on edge...

...I pretty much have about a 20° comfort zone.

70°?..Thumbs up. Over 90°, or under 50...boo!

...and we have a California Indian Summer to look forward to...yayness!

Ulta has Evian water facial spray that I keep in the fridge...a cool mist on the face/chest really helps!

S.C.
Posted 7/10/2017 4:21 PM (GMT 0)
You're not alone. I hate heat. The hotter the more anxious I get.
Posted 7/12/2017 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
Me!!!! Humidity absolutely kills me. It's like instant panic attack!
Posted 7/13/2017 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Blu's,

I've had that, too. I find that most often it's because I feel that I'm having a hard time breathing. Try focusing on your breath and slowing it down! While that's a great way to combat anxiety in general, I find that consciously reminding my body that I can breathe in extreme heat tends to take that feeling of panic away.
Posted 7/13/2017 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hello BMC and welcome!

We are glad you've joined us...and it is great to see you contributing to the conversations here.

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Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 7/14/2017 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
One of my biggest triggers!
Posted 7/16/2017 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
I love it when its hot but there must be rain...
The best thing is to install airconditioher but it also takes lot of electricity.
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