Anyone have any tips on how to deal with the symptoms (heart pounding, sweating, dizziness)?
ymmv but drugs
If you really wanna know what drugs i use to combat anxiety, especially social.. it is pregablin. Pregablin is like alcohol or benzos but does not give you a hangover. The downside is that it can only be done twice a week max without developing tolerance or dependence.
Long term, psychedelics have helped me realize how anxiety forms as a feeling. Its like a snake that eats itself. Anxiety is a positive feedback loop where the fact you notice how anxious you are makes you more anxious.
Separate your mind from your body
Rationally tell yourself that your symptoms are just a reaction to stress and will pass in due course.
>>36888798
deep breaths and try chewing some gum or eating a tiny bit of food.
drugs, lot and lots of drugs
>>36889065
Hey Luke, thought you left this place
>>36888798
Just focus on breathing consistently.
>>36888798
smoke synthetic cannabis
>>36889983
Drugs will also make you attractive to women.
>>36888798
it is difficult, I find running up and down the garden helps a little
>>36888798
Taking a break off whatever you are doing, I would go outside to listen to nature and get some fresh air. If possible try slowing down your breathing and think about something else.
>>36888798
CO2 tolerance training (breath holding, slow breathing), or serontonergic antidepressants (anti-panic function is unrelated to antidepressant function). See:
http://dabamirror.sci-hub.io/da0ca5d489e621c346db7f1c358e15f6/klein1993.pdf