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Stuck in a cycle of thoughts and behaviour!

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sairam41470
sairam41470

hi guys! this is my 2nd post and now i want to share my thoughs! i have been diagnoised with GAD which improvised now to panic disorder! basically i have a goal and im uable to start going for it because of fear of panic attacks and breathlesness! i have become very sedantary ! and not having an apetite! some times also avoiding food for a fear of choking and anxiety! now i have started my medication clonazapam 0.25 twice daily and lexapro 20mg! i have lost my confidence and efficacy! lost interest in everything ! that doesnt mean i want to die! im just feared to live due to anxiety! my main concern is that when ever i feel a surge of adrenaline or what called a panic feeling i run away from home and hop on a bike and roam till my anxiety calms down! it became a habit like when ever i feel the rush and breathing faster i just run and take my bike and go ! i cant stay at home when im feeling panic ! many suggested breathing excersises but its only increasing my panic ! and coming to my thoughs ! they are like u are gonna die ! this is my story as of now ! and thanks whoevr is replying !

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 sairam41470

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    you’re going to be OK and all of those sensations you get from anxiety are not harmful but I know how scary they can feel. You’re not going to die from them.

    The sensations are mostly due to the release of adrenaline during anxiety.

    Have you ever considered getting some counseling for the anxiety?

    you can learn how to manage it much better so you feel better.

    when you run away from the panic, does it make you feel worse or better? get that support! Take care

  • jan34534
    jan34534 sairam41470

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    Believe me, I know what you are talking about. I have been through this and I know that it becomes a habit. it becomes a habit because we keep repeating the same thing over and over. But you can learn to break the habit but you have to take baby steps one day at a time. And staying in counseling is important. Counseling does not cure it, it helps to teach you what to do.

    when you run away from the anxiety, it sends a message to your brain that something is wrong so more adrenaline is released. That’s why it’s important for you to learn how to deal with it. sorry you are going through this and I know how frustrating it can be. One day at a time.

    Take care of you

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