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It’s a struggle

Had bad panic attacks regularly at some point, researched it. You can make the alarm system in your brain shrink again by focussing on: slowing down, breathing exercises (focus on exhaling slower), analog distracions/activities, easy walks in nature. Took months, but worked for me! Now attack-free!

Mostly meds

Alexithymia.

I'm lucky enough to be able to isolate when I need to (sadly, not an option available to everyone). Distraction also seems to work in alot of situations, even if it's just something minor like scrolling TikTok — the mere act of interrupting the anxiety swell is truly helpful.

Take a deep breath, exhale slow, roll my head and shoulders. Tell myself it's going to be OK.

Journal, go for walks, talk about my worries with my partner. Doesn’t get rid of it, but it makes it more manageable.

Take my adhd meds...

Wait, am I supposed to have been managing my anxiety this whole time? Did everyone know this but me?