Anxiety attack

My bf is coming over tomorrow to my house to stay for 4 days. Lately everyone I’ve seen him I’ve always had really bad anxiety attacks to the point where I’m shaking and vomiting and my ego body hurts and goes numb. I’m panicking rn and nobody is getting it. I wanna cancel but I feel bad and my therapist said I have to but if I’m already having anxiety rn imagine tomorrow and the next 4 days? I feel stuck rn bc I’m afraid it I have a panic attack my parents will get mad and not let him come over. I can’t vent to anyone really about this I just need help and advice bc I’m over everything rn

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Morpheus 75

Date posted: 2y

Are you feeling better? Yes I understand the panic attack actually once it's there it's complicated to get rid of it maybe venting using this app by telling exactly or nearly the reason why you're panicking this way? Are you afraid of cheating, or a intrusive thought or something what the reason?

Anonymous 16

Date posted: 2y

@Morpheus 75 I felt better once he came over but we went to the fair and I had anxiety attack and threw up sadly. Yes I think since I have no one else to vent to I use the app to kinda help me feel better ⭐️I used to be afraid that I was a cheater but now I’m terrified on having panic attacks especially in front of him

Anonymous 16

Date posted: 2y

Thank you so much!! I’m sorry for the late reply I’ve been busy but I’m also doing better! When I would panic your encouraging words helped me a lot! I’m not 100% but I am better which is really great!! I hope your OCD continues to get better!! 🫶🏽 If you ever need to talk to someone you can message me! I promise I won’t take this long to reply 😅

ReadyForImpr...

Date posted: 2y

You're not alone. I'm 40, my partner is coming to stay with me for a few days (we live separately, obviously, but are in the same city) and I'm so anxious because I have a lot of intrusive thoughts about him. Fear of having panic attacks and not being able to handle something is so hard. While it may not help you right now, in the moment, make a note of this being something you want to work on for ERP. You'll be able to work on it so that you can practice managing it and it'll be easier when you're faced with it again. In the meantime, remind yourself of what you like about being around him. Consider how you feel when you're together, the reasons you like when he comes over, what you like to do together. You're strong and you can do this. I know it's hard and that you're tired. Lean into the discomfort and remind yourself that you've done it before and gotten through 100% of the tough times. Go easy on yourself and be kind to yourself - you are doing your best!

Anonymous 16

Date posted: 2y

@ReadyForImprovement I’m sorry you feel anxious too! I hope everything went really well when ur partner came over ⭐️ I’m trying to do ERP but it’s not really helping yet but I know it takes time. I went to the fair with my bf and I ended up having a panic attack and throwing up again. It’s scary bc I’m also going on a trip for my sisters graduation and I don’t wanna mess it up. I don’t want to go but I know I have to bc it’ll also be an exposure. Thank you so much for ur kinda words 🫶🏼 I’ll try my best I just hope I can do it and I won’t burden others my anxiety

ReadyForImpr...

Date posted: 2y

@Starfish Thank you! It went well and we decided to take a little 4-day trip to the mountains for my birthday. I managed my OCD reasonably well! I'm sorry you got sick on your date. But you went even though there was a chance it would be overwhelming and that's a huge step! I relate so well on being anxious about the trip for your sister's grad and not wanting to mess it up. I've struggled with that so much through the years and still do. Just remember that you can handle it. If you need to step away and do your response prevention, go for it. Take some time while you're away to find quiet to have some self-care time doing something that grounds you. And when you're engaged in grad stuff, remind yourself that you are doing something you value, spending time with people you love & supporting/celebrating your sister's grad. You can do it!!

Anonymous 16

Date posted: 2y

@ReadyForImprovement I am so sorry for the late reply these two weeks have been very busy! Im really glad everything went well and you managed ur OCD!! 🫶🏽 Thank you for your encouraging words!! The whole trip went really well I only had anxiety for a little bit but everything was fine after! But ever since I got back I’ve somehow gotten worse. I can’t really eat without feeling nauseous and I have to go to Vegas for a family trip and I’m gonna see my boyfriend for 4th of July 🥲 I’m still gonna try my hardest!

ReadyForImpr...

Date posted: 2y

@Starfish I'm so proud of you!! That is huge progress. How you're feeling now doesn't undo the progress you've made. It's just another blip. Anticipation of the upcoming events can be tough. It's good to hear you're giving yourself some grace and still trying to push through! I hope things will settle for you and that you'll be able to practice not fighting that anxiety you're dealing with.

ATLAfan164

Date posted: 24w

I’m stressed right now

I just found out today that a family friend will be staying over at my house (I live with my parents) for a night. And I have contamination ocd and that’s causing me anxiety. I fear that her being here will contaminate my home, which is like my safe place. It’s hard just sitting with the anxiety. I want this day to be over! Does anyone have anything to support me? Thanks

Summer 💗

Date posted: 23w

HELP ME PLEASE

Hi, so my mum and sister are going away for 5 days this week/weekend and i genuinely dont know how i am going to survive. I still have my dad, but i feel my mum is the only person who knows what to do with me, and if i stress out/feel sick then she knows how to calm me down. My sister also is okay with this, and def better then my dad so idk what to do. I have cried so many times over the last couple of days and usually the longer ik abt it and the more i think about someone going away i start to feel better and see the positives, but this time it just keeps getting worse and worse. I also feel horrible that i am making my mum feels bad for going on a trip she is excited about just because of my stupid OCD. I have talked to my therapist about it but no one truly understands what it is like so they cannot really help me.I honestly dont know how i am going to get through this and go to skl for a couple days and act like everything is ok. Please help me and tell me tips or advice for this.

Marie_Anon

Date posted: 18w

Upcoming gathering

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