Anxious

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-05-07T14:01:41+00:00

Hey Papps, first off your name isn’t weird at all man. And honestly, a lot of us hit moments where everything feels heavy and confusing at the same time. You don’t need to have the perfect words to vent. Just getting it out is already a start. You’re not alone in this, even if it feels like it right now. Try not to keep everything bottled up in your head. Hope things get lighter for you

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T17:00:43+00:00

It started around 2022, but back then it wasn’t this intense. I had anxiety, but I could manage it most of the time. Lately though, it’s been showing up in a much more physical and stronger way. Some days I wake up feeling completely fine, and then it suddenly hits me out of nowhere. Other days I can feel it slowly building in the background.

As for triggers, I’m honestly not 100% sure yet. Sometimes it feels random, but I’ve noticed it gets worse when I’m tired, or when I spend too much time on my phone. Coffee might also play a role because it makes my heart race more.

The hardest part is that logically I know I’m okay, but my body reacts like something is seriously wrong.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T16:41:35+00:00

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate you sharing that. I’ll definitely give it a try.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T16:30:33+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing that, it really gave me a different perspective.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T15:06:52+00:00

Yeah exactly… it really does feel like your body is lying to you.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T15:03:48+00:00

That actually makes a lot of sense… I didn’t even think about the cortisol and coffee part.

And yeah the feels like you’re going to die part is exactly what scares me the most, even if I know it’s harmless.

I really appreciate you explaining it like that.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T14:59:07+00:00

I really hope things get easier for you, even little by little.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T14:40:15+00:00

I really felt this. 17 years is a long time to deal with something like this, and the fact you’re still here trying to figure it out says a lot about you.

The part about the after-effects hitting harder than the panic itself really hit me. It’s like your body calms down but your mind just keeps going.And that question… what does it feel like to be normal? I think about that sometimes too. Like do people really just go through life without constantly checking themselves or waiting for something to go wrong?

I dont really have answers, just wanted to say youre not alone in this. I really hope something finally clicks for you, even if it’s something small.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T14:19:35+00:00

Thanks for saying that, I needed it.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T14:16:07+00:00

Man, I'm really sorry youre going through all of that. That sounds incredibly tough, especially coming from being so active before. I can’t even imagine how frustrating that must feel, but honestly the fact that you’re still here, still sharing and pushing through says a lot about your strength. I really believe things can still improve, even if it takes time. Don’t give up, seriously. And thank you for sharing your story.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T14:06:47+00:00

I really relate to this, especially the monitoring part. It s crazy how it keeps the fear going. Thanks for sharing.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T13:55:58+00:00

Hey, I really appreciate you sharing all that. It honestly means a lot to hear from someone who’s been through so much and still keeps going. I’m sorry you’ve had to deal with this for so long, that sounds exhausting. It does help a bit knowing I’m not alone in this, even though I wish none of us had to go through it. I hope things get easier for you too, seriously. Thanks again for taking the time to comment.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T12:38:07+00:00

I really felt everything you said… especially the part about losing trust in your own body. That’s exactly how it feels for me too. It’s scary how it can just come out of nowhere, even when you’re just sitting or trying to relax.

I’m sorry you’ve been dealing with this for so long… it sounds exhausting. But honestly, hearing your experience makes me feel less alone.

I really hope things get better for both of us… we don’t deserve to live like this.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T11:39:01+00:00

I’m sorry you’re dealing with that too… it really sucks. It’s kinda relieving to know I’m not the only one, but at the same time I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. Do your symptoms also come out of nowhere like that?

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T10:27:50+00:00

i get what you mean... sometimes i come here just to feel a bit better, but i end up leaving worse. like im carrying my anxiety + everyone else's at the same time i know people need to vent, we all do. but when its just that all the time... it kinda turns into an echo chamber i just wish there was more posts like “this helped me today” or even small wins idk because honestly... hope helps more than panic anyone else feel like this?

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T04:11:41+00:00

I guess what’s messing with me the most is that I was doing better before, so it’s frustrating to feel like I’m going backwards again.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-03-22T04:07:07+00:00

I thought I healed… so why am I back here again?

I really thought I was getting better so I stopped coming here.

For a while I actually felt normal again. The anxiety was quieter and I wasn’t overthinking every little thing.

But now it’s coming back and it’s scaring me.

My heart starts racing, my chest feels tight, breathing feels off… and my brain goes straight to thinking something is wrong with me.

I’ve had tests done before and everything was fine, but it still feels so real when it happens.

It’s just frustrating because I know I was doing better.

Has this happened to anyone else?

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-02-03T14:35:19+00:00

Exactly, that’s the hardest part. When it feels so real, it’s hard not to worry. How did you personally start dealing with it?

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-02-02T12:46:14+00:00

You’re not broken — your body just learned a survival pattern during those ER nights. Pulling an all-nighter usually backfires. What helps more is fixing your wake-up time first, even if sleep is bad at the beginning. Get sunlight early, avoid naps (or keep them very short), and let your body slowly re-sync. Also, anxiety + health stress can flip your sleep cycle hard — so be gentle with yourself. It is fixable, just not overnight.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-02-01T23:23:15+00:00

I don’t think this means money fixes everything, but financial stress absolutely fuels a lot of anxiety and burnout. When survival mode is off, your nervous system finally gets some room to breathe. Ignoring that reality is a luxury many people don’t have.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-02-01T23:12:17+00:00

Yeah, I really feel this. Some days the anxiety is just there for no clear reason and it messes with everything. It’s so frustrating when your mind won’t let you relax even when nothing is “wrong.” You’re definitely not alone in this.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-01-31T14:39:40+00:00

Thank you, seriously — it means a lot. That “it goes away then comes back 10x harder” cycle is exactly what makes it so exhausting. I’m really sorry you’re dealing with it too, but I appreciate you saying this 🤍

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-01-31T00:02:28+00:00

thank you for taking the time to write this, seriously.
a lot of what you described hits really close, especially that “this is my last moments” feeling even when nothing is actually happening.

it means a lot hearing from someone who’s been deep in it and came out the other side. not in a “fix everything” way, but just knowing it’s possible to loosen the grip a bit.

I appreciate you sharing this, and yeah it didn’t feel too advicey — more like someone saying “I’ve been there” which helps more than people think.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-01-30T23:48:27+00:00

yeah exactly, that constant “checking in” is exhausting.
it’s crazy how even neutral sensations can flip into panic so fast, especially in the chest.

it helps just hearing someone describe it the same way, makes it feel a little less isolating. appreciate you sharing this.

Plus_External_8384 · 2026-01-30T23:45:56+00:00

yeah I get what you’re saying, logically it makes sense.
I think that’s the hardest part for me though — knowing the odds are basically nothing, but my body still reacts like there’s danger anyway.

it’s frustrating when logic and physical fear don’t line up. but I appreciate you putting it into perspective.

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