I think I’m having an anxiety attack and I just want it to stop. Any suggestions would be really helpful.
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When I get intense anxiety I have to ground myself. So I do the 5 senses technique. I sit down and take a few deep breaths. Then I do this:
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Deep breathing really helps as it naturally slows down ur body. Idk about u but when I anxious my breathing really gets fast. Even focusing on the inhale and then the exhale of each breath. Relax ur muscles 
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Box breathing also helps me: Inhale for 4, Hold for 4, and exhale for 4. It grounds me.
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How are you feeling now?
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Glad to hear ur feeling better lots of self care always helps me too afterwards. Remember to just be gentle with urself 
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Another breathing one I like.
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Grounding exercises are my life saver. Take a seat somewhere comfortable and not rolled up in a ball like you might be wanting to do (that’s me), feet planted on the ground, hands on your thighs, back straight but not stressed, drop those shoulders, lift your ears up and do any of these breathing exercises or just deep breathe in and out. Cross legged on the floor or a bed can work, but I prefer the sitting straight up method.
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This helps Rosa thank you. I was curled in a ball, I’m not sure how you knew
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Sometimes i just need get out and try to start moving. I like to get a short walk in nature if i can, if im stuck in my head i hop on my bike and get riding down the highway, just keep moving forward and usually my mind clears up, what ever it is thats bothering me usually passes.
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Hi i hope you are feeling 
Have you spoken to your dr about how you are feeling?
It really can help alot, i say this from experience.
There are some non addictive anxiety medications that really can help you.
The breathing exercises also help alot.
Do you have a friend or family member that you trust to talk to ?
Maybe speak to someone or go and see someone to get out and have some company.
In thinking of you, and hope you feel better.
Xx
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@Twizzlers Thank you for checking in on me, I’m feeling much better. I think not eating for two days, running around at work (25k+ steps, each freaking day), and stress didn’t help the situation either.
Anxiety attacks run in my family, so I have talked to my GP about them. I don’t take medication for them. The breathing exercises @Butterflymoonwoman @Its_me_Stella @salty gave me yesterday were such a HUGE help.
@jonathanlee213 being out in nature definitely helps ease my anxiety 
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Pick up the phone and speak to somebody. If you don’t have anybody to speak to, please find a group in your area that deal with these specific issues. Lighten the load on yourself, you’re doing great 
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I’m glad you’re ok. I don’t get those often but when they do come they are memorable. Lots of good advice above. I’m glad you’re safe. You deserve to be safe.
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Hi. I guess I missed this yesterday.
I hope your doing better today.
Thanks for the shout out earlier.
Have I already shared this with you?
I like the part where the brain can’t handle anxiety and gratitude at the same time.
I’ve shared this so many times I can’t remember who I’ve shared it with. It’s a cool article and you could always read it again. If you’ve already seen it on here.
Yes Restaurant work is tough. I did it all my life. It was the only thing I knew how to do well and make a lot of money. So yes. I know what your going through. My PM is always open if your struggling.
And yes. You are doing this. And you’re kicking ass.
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@Dazercat I don’t remember who you sent it to, but I remember it. I just reread.
“I always end my day with a ‘thank you’ even when I have to dig deep to find it.”
I’m glad it’s on this thread. (Which I tried to delete after I posted) I felt embarrassed I shared my weakness. Even in my anxious state I didn’t want other people to see my vulnerabilities. I’ve spent my whole life swallowing, hiding, and numbing feelings and emotions- and that’s the type of shit that caused me to drink in the first place. But I notice a lot of the time people relapse they don’t come here for help during an active craving. So I try to learn from that as well. It’s scary to say I’m struggling and need help, but worth it.
It’s funny I was trying everything last night and I decided to post what I was grateful for. It helped immediately. Interesting that I felt as though that would help the most. And it did. Good to trust a gut feeling. (Backed by science according to the article ;))
I am doing much better today. It was an accumulation of the weekend stressors at work, not eating, not being able to sleep, being so short staffed, and just being so busy.
If you think about it, all you can do is care and do your best. When you put it all in perspective I have so much to be thankful for and all my stressors will eventual resolve. It’s not worth freaking out over.
Thank you for always being here E 
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Sorry I didn’t see this thread yesterday.
Something that is very helpful to me is my “self soothing kit”.
It also is a way to soothe your senses and bring you back into the present moment. Anxiety is usually brought on by our brains jumping ahead even by milliseconds, and depression by our brains ruminating over the past.
It is fun to make a kit and I found them a savior when I was self injuring all day, everyday. I keep one in my purse, one in my glove box and one floating around my house.
Here is a photo of one of my kits to give you an idea…
Some very strong smelling and tasting things to grab my senses. I find when I am having urges to self injure I need very intense stimulus to distract me. Then some more calming things like word puzzles and the worry stone for when I am anxious. Picture of my kiddo to remind me of why I never quit. One of her stretchy dinos because it feels cool and reminds me of her…
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Shhh you don’t owe me any sorries 
I LOVE this idea. Your little is a cutie 
I’m already thinking of what I can put in mine.
I have essential oils and a Tibetan song bowl that I may start it with. I’ll have to build it up. Then one for my bag too. Thanks Stella
“Anxiety is usually brought on by our brains jumping ahead even by milliseconds, and depression by our brains ruminating over the past.”
I do believe this is my brain most of the time.
Perhaps a reminder that I need to be in the moment more and a bit more mindful. I have trouble sleeping, an over active mind. I’ve been listening to the same sleep meditation on insight timer Relax and Sleep well by Glenn Harrold. I don’t even need otc sleeping pills anymore, I pass right out.
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