A year ago I had a panic attack that started my OCD therapy journey and so far I’ve been doing great! I am coming up on that year mark and am starting to get intrusive thoughts about “what if I have a panic attack again because it’s that time of year” I know this isn’t true, I want to know if anyone has gone through this and has advice?
Just remember that anxiety can’t hurt you, it just feels uncomfortable. It always passes too.
@Tim44 That’s true too.
@Tim44 Sure, but you can end it. You have control by letting go and feeling everything (not pushing away), accepting the uncertainty, and studying present.
I tell myself when I fear having a panic attack little things I could do if I were to start experiencing one. And they are all a bit silly. I tell myself: ok if I have a bad attack I could go outside and SPRINT. That gives something useful for your adrenaline to do. I also tell myself there is a hospital nearby (although never needed) and that is comforting. This one I know is actually unhelpful long term for me because it feeds into som other unhealthy stuff but I feel better and calmer after a beer so I tell myself if I really need to I can drink a beer. Again, that one is borderline unhealthy but it all is just comforting to know that I have options if I get bad.
@Syd! Thank you so much for sharing! These are all great tools.. I love working out and never put “running” or biking with being a tool for if a panic attack were to occur! I also love a good glass of wine and know that could be warm and calming
this is my EXACT story!!!! i had my worst ever panic attack a year ago and then i just had one again last week. it was my first one in a whole year. it was terrifying but i got through it. i got through it better than i could ever imagine. i feel like it may have released that tension from my body. remember that the panic is just trying to tell you something. it want attention and it’s trying to protect you. remind it that it’s okay & there is zero real danger. i understand you. you’re so seen and so heard. we can do this 🩵💌🤍🧚🏽♀️
@Raz222 Thank you for sharing this!! It’s so nerve wracking thinking “oh well it’s that time of year!” But I feel like the anticipation also makes it worse too. Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing! We can do this 💛
i’m proud of you
fearing it is what will bring it. i’ve fought it to much. you’re so safe and you just have to continue to remind yourself of that
@Raz222 Thank you💛
Hi guys! Hope everyone is having a beautiful week. I did therapy with a therapist on here and it helped me hugely, I had next to no OCD symptoms for almost 8 months, but recently it’s been flaring up again. I am much better at handling intrusive thoughts and going on with my day but I just have this huge fear of it getting as bad as it was last year. I was unable to get out of bed for 3 months because the intrusive thoughts were so debilitating. I never went to feel that way again. Does anyone have tips on how they deal with OCD flare ups and how they bring themselves back down to a happy medium? Thank you all 🤍
The theme i struggle with most is suicidal OCD. And with September being “national suicide awareness month”, My anxiety is sky high. i’m back in my spiral. I’m back with the panic attacks. My mind keeps comparing itself to all of these people and now i’m convinced i want too or i have these symptoms and im next. i’m freaking myself out and idk what to do. I get scared i have suicidal ideation when i know i don’t because i would never ever actually kms nor hurt myself in anyway. Does anyone know how to comercome this??? I just got out of my spiral not even 1 months ago and im scared im going deeper this time. My mind is all over the place scared im actually going to do it when i know im not and i feel like i have to go to the hospital or something idk what to do.
The theme i struggle with most is suicidal OCD. And with September being “national suicide awareness month”, My anxiety is sky high. i’m back in my spiral. I’m back with the panic attacks. My mind keeps comparing itself to all of these people and now i’m convinced i want too or i have these symptoms and im next. i’m freaking myself out and idk what to do. I get scared i have suicidal ideation when i know i don’t because i would never ever actually kms nor hurt myself in anyway. Does anyone know how to comercome this??? I just got out of my spiral not even 1 months ago and im scared im going deeper this time. My mind is all over the place scared im actually going to do it when i know im not and i feel like i have to go to the hospital or something idk what to do.
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