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.
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.
Just live blog if you get to feeling anxious. It helps!
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.
Well you did it!! You pushed through.
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.
I have decided to tackle mine as well. Wish me luck!
I wish you all the luck that I have Eve!!
Hope you feel better soon.
I am okay. Home and safe. It was a crazy trip during my worst anxiety window but I fought to get back under control.
yes we have to keep fighting.
I see that you have conquered your trip. I’m glad that you’re feeling better!
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.
Glad you’re feeling better, hope it carries on.
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 🙂
That’s what worked for me.