Why did my anxiety trigger start? Why do I keep reacting?

[@openchangeau]

Do you need more support? Book your 60 or 30 min anxiety recovery coaching session here openchange.com.au/anxiety-coaching/

[@andrealatempa6037]

You are truly a blessing thank you so much! We need more people like you in our mental health field!

[@openchangeau]

It's my pleasure!

[@rhysh2639]

I feel that with me, work is the external stressor and catalyst of my anxiety. I'm not worried or triggered by anything work-related but work is the reason why my cortisol and adrenaline levels are elevated. I feel much worse at work than I do later in the evenings. I feel derealised/depersonalised at work and for multiple hours after I get home. I also had a tension headache today at work.

[@openchangeau]

All we have to do is practice when symptoms arise, whenever they arise. If work is generally good, then there is nothing else to do but practice and also treat any analysis of all this as just another anxious thought.

[@giovannitanzi4219]

Thank you again. You always put me at ease.

[@openchangeau]

You are so welcome

[@kellycoleman9436]

So much clarity

[@openchangeau]

Glad to hear it

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Miscarriage started whilst in supermarket, xmas shop. Mum diagnosed with cancer. Next pregnancy 5mos and had 9 mos old, in supermarket and pains started. Full blown panic attack, staff loaded my shopping into a cab abd send me home, car left there. Ended up agoraphobia severe anxiety. 33year on its still firing

[@openchangeau]

It's important to acknowledge how our difficult and traumatic life events put us into this state - but equally important to put them behind us as we start to recovery. The Anxiety Cure Series might help you with that kzbin.info/aero/PLRWr4VF71u_8jsOLbTX5n1P647oEl0z0b&si=Gxy2ms7lBbN2rmmn

[@dianas6395]

I am on my recovery journey. I am starting slowly to have less symptoms. But now I get panicked when I am feeling ok. Why is that happening?

[@lynettetamblyn165]

Treat it exactly the same way as the rest of your anxiety❤

[@dianas6395]

❤

[@samcooper5278]

I went through the exact same thing. You've likely had high anxiety for some time, so it's only normal for things to feel weird when your symptoms decrease or dissipate. Keep going, it sounds like you're doing everything right! Well done :)

[@openchangeau]

Spot on

[@mohammedshoaib4651]

My trigger happened while I stopped abusing meth and I think it has sensitized my nervous system permanently

[@pakrat87]

I’m starting to get a lot better. Question for you Sam, can undiagnosed ADHD cause OCD with Anxiety? My biggest issue now, is not so much the physical symptoms, but the constant relentless obsession with Anxiety. Always looking in, questioning, trying to solve etc… Pure O. This is my 4th cycle in my 36 years on this planet. I’d like to make it my last.

[@openchangeau]

That's great news! It sounds like a classic anxiety thought to me - "what if undiagnosed ADHD is the real cause of my anxiety?" Treat this exactly like any other anxiety thoughts and practice with your obsessive thinking, regardless of the content of the thoughts, the same way.

[@pakrat87]

@@openchangeau thanks Sam. How do I practice with my obsessive thinking? That’s what I don’t understand. Do I just accept that I’m going to obsess for some time and just try go about my business as best as possible?

[@Tigerwolf291]

What if the trigger is of a physical nature so doesn’t trigger anxiety until that physical discomfort occurs such as pain. How do we handle that when the trigger is physical vs. mental?

[@kerstinellerhorst4089]

I suffer from severe Panicattacks for more than 14 years now. Just the last night I woke up at around half past midnight with a massive Panic Attack and I tried to relax and let it all happen, like you explained in your wonderful Videos. But after 3 hours I was so exhausted, that I couldn’t relax a tiny bit anymore. And the Panic kicked in and in and in😰…fortunately I fell asleep after another hour. But what went wrong..🤷🏻‍♀️

[@openchangeau]

Keep practicing as it's most likely a new skill which takes time to build. Great work on allowing for the time that you could. If you have listened to the live floating practice session it might help kzbin.infoHxw4R5Ty9_U?si=hFgju3J5FlNB2fbr

[@kerstinellerhorst4089]

@@openchangeau Thank you so much! Yesterday I had another panic attack (maybe because of the heatwave we have here in Germany) and I practiced with your live coaching video for about 30 minutes. It was a completely different experience. I did not try to relax, just letting loose and I hope, I slowly begin to understand what recovery means. I cannot thank you enough, your coaching is so precious!

[@openchangeau]

Thanks so much for sharing Kerstin and great to hear you are learning to float through the panic.

[@stevelanghorn1407]

Excellent explanation. The trouble for chronic sufferers (like myself…speaking as a 64 year old male) is that there may well be some physical pathology underlying these horrible & frankly terrifying symptoms that also make us more susceptible to stresses and triggers. I’m thinking of a genuine cardiac issue (mitral prolapse, conduction “blocks” etc), or undiagnosed neoendocrine tumours.

[@anjac.6817]

Typical „what if“ thoughts, that keep anxiety alive

[@openchangeau]

The anxious mind will trick us any way it can to convince us our situation is different - I am older, younger, heavier, skinnier, live alone, have a family etc etc. Health anxieties are difficult, but we need to treat them the same way - this might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYrIZ4JupZKSircsi=uMOFjGwZVynXO33g

[@stevelanghorn1407]

@@anjac.6817 That’s true.

[@stevelanghorn1407]

@@openchangeau Agreed. Thanks.

[@Terriloo1]

is fear and anxiety just a emotion? So if you leave it alone it will eventually go away! No matter what you feel like in your mind and body? Is it possible for fear and anxiety to be stuck in a nerve? I know that sounds like a dumb question. I know there only emotions and they will go away if you stop focusing on them

[@openchangeau]

No it doesn't get stuck and the more we ALLOW it, it will leave - watch my anxiety cure video series for more help.

[@Terriloo1]

@@openchangeau why does it feel stuck on left side of head? feels like there is something there and i cant turn my neck. been like this for a long time. ive had c scans on head all normal. when i get thoughts i feel it in that thing on left side of lower head and neck! it tightens up and my head get pressure in it.. its bizarre! i feel like there is a sack of fear or anxiety on left side of head! i know it sounds crazy! ive tried everything! its very hard to allow this!

[@openchangeau]

Muscle tension, weird sensation, 'block of energy', tightness are all classic anxiety symptoms. It's great you have had a scan and got the all clear which means it's now time to allow and practice. Book in a session with me if you are stuck openchange.com.au/anxiety-coaching/

[@Terriloo1]

@@openchangeau Thankyou so much for responding! I have one more question! if i get hurt just a little like a cut or burn. or even a hang nail! it affects me so much! i panic! it can be as small as twisting a bottle open and feeling it on my skin! is this normal?

[@openchangeau]

This is a normal anxiety symptom - feel free to book in a coaching session with me if you need more support.

[@pawe9391]

I suffer from adrenal fatigue and anxiety. Is it ok for me to take creatine and workout lightly or this supplement will mess with my system and make me more tired?

[@openchangeau]

I can't give you specific advice but exercise is an important part of recover. I also use creatine with no negative impact.

[@pawe9391]

@@openchangeau I know you can't give me any specific advice. It's ok. But to sum up - creatine doesn't overstimulate the body in a negative way (theoretically)?

[@aaronaukema1284]

​@@pawe9391I have done a good deal of reading on creatine for years now. Its is considered very safe, and is essential for numerous body functions. If you are concerned about impact, start small (say 1-2g) and work up. Doing that will help you find the dose that you can handle. In general, though, you should be able to handle doses of 5-10g per day.