I've always had a minor form of anxiety but I swear over the current year it's gotten way worse, almost becoming a major form with much more frequent panic attacks (relatively,
anyone have any advice for managing it?
>>18608925
i'm not well educated about panic attacks but as someone with social anxiety what helps the most is being around friends. it just lowers my anxiety levels.
>>18608925
assuming your problem is situation, and not biological, you need to identify specific and repeatable causes of your anxiety.
>>18608925
My anxiety is poorly managed now, but when it was better I found the following helped with panic attacks. During an attack close your eyes and focus on nothing but breathing, breath slowly and don't move. Beyobd that you should cut out caffeine from your diet if you consume it. Also avoid benzos unless you absolutely need to take one, taking them too often permanently makes it worse. Above all else see a doctor for it.
t. Diagnosed with a severe case of GAD more than two decades ago.