I have never did a live blog before but I wanted to share a quick thing. It seems that my struggles with my social anxiety not only in my car, but when I am out is still out of whack. I was very panicked for about fifteen minutes but I have calmed at least as much as I can.
I have to keep fighting this because it’s starting to feel like last year when my anxiety spiraled and it took me months to get through this.
I am working everyday to find my triggers and to restructure my thoughts before leaving my house. I have to admit, I had a lot of anxiety before I left my house. It’s probably not the best thing but I have to work thought this. Grated I am in my worst time frame, between 4-7 and I had to take 2mg of Ativan.
I feel better though and I am in the world for a little bit. I will update tonight.
James
Read my earlier post on self-harm here.
Update
6:29 pm
I am home and this time I was able to drive myself after walking through the store and getting the things I needed. I got through it. Better than last week. I am starting to realize that my thoughts go all over the place just before I leave. What helped was mindfulness breathing in the store.
thinking of you. I know how difficult it is.
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It is never fun but I got through it and that is a positive thing in my mind. I have some ideas of the triggers that this time around. Even with the small panic attack it helpful. I was able to clear my mind rather quickly and focus on my breathing.
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Just live blog if you get to feeling anxious. It helps!
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It did. I started to feel so much better. I made it home and I got the things I needed at the store. It was tough and go for a bit thought.
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Well you did it!! You pushed through.
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I did it. It was a long two hours but I made it. Maybe in a few days I can try it again. To be out during my worst time for my anxiety.
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I have decided to tackle mine as well. Wish me luck!
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I wish you all the luck that I have Eve!!
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Hope you feel better soon.
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I am okay. Home and safe. It was a crazy trip during my worst anxiety window but I fought to get back under control.
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yes we have to keep fighting.
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I see that you have conquered your trip. I’m glad that you’re feeling better!
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I am too. It wasn’t the best but to get it under control while on my trip is a big thing, something I haven’t done thus far.
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Glad you’re feeling better, hope it carries on.
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good for you! i’m so glad you’re focusing on finding your triggers and breathing through the pain–sometimes, that’s all you can do 🙂
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That’s what worked for me.
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