Anxiety Attack - Repairmen

Hi Rich,

Try to relax, it may take some time but it will be over. I am sorry you have anxiety. It really stinks. We have a dog too and she jumps on people. She is a larger dog too. So if anybody comes I get anxious too. But it always works out. People understand she is still a pup (1 year). And lately she calms down a little after a little time, so it is getting better.

Practice your skills. Deep breathing exercises. Everything is going to be okay and hopefully they will locate the problem quickly. I am glad you aren't as anxious as you have been before, that is a big step. Best wishes...

Hugs, Karen...

Rich, view having anxieties about the plumbers coming to your house as an opportunity to get better at dealing with stressful issues like this. You can learn how to get better at staying calm before and during situations like this.

I get extremely anxious when people like repairmen or whatever have to come to my house, too. I have a cat who is the sweetest cat in the world to me but she hates everyone but me and she does attack people, so I have to put her in the screen porch or another room when people come over. I end up getting extremely anxious because I feel so terrible for her and also I feel kind of embarrassed because I feel like people don't understand. She's just trying to protect us and her territory. I'm glad I am not the only one who gets anxious in these types of situations because I feel kind of dumb for feeling that way.