Hi @Lisgirl
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with severe anxiety. I understand how dibilitating it can be, and how much it can limit your life.
When my own anxiety spirals, it affects everything. I feel physically unwell and completely drained. It's exhausting. I've been in car accidents because I couldn't focus, made poor decision when I was overwhelmed just to escape a situation, and said or done things out of character that I later regretted.
In addition to therapy and medication, I practice self-soothing techniques like yoga, deep breathing and spending time in nature to help lower my stress. I also focus on staying within my "window of tolerance", a concept by Dr. Dan Siegel. The more I practice these skills, the more resilient I become in managing anxiety and stress.
Taking care of yourself through a healthy diet, good sleep, spending time outdoors and being with people you love can all make a difference in managing anxiety and coping with life's challenges.
I hope you find way to ease your stress and sek support when you need it.
Take care, kindly Alisse
Dr. Dan Siegel's Window of Tolerance:
https://www.mindmypeelings.com/blog/window-of-tolerance
