Anxiety is definitely a horror of mine. A reoccuring nightmare which pulls me under, blocking every input. Despite this, I can't fight it when it's flexing its muscles. That only makes matter worse. Surrendering yourself and let the wave of anxiety might sound illogical. But it works, honest.
I've been there countless of times. It's a dark path in the woods. The path is never the same yet you swear you walked it just the other day. The anxiety shuts a gate, forcing you to take the inhospitable woods. Any person might be a bit jumpy, even by the slightest noice. It's quite common that anxiety or a panick attack isn't constant. Small peaks make it very unpleasant. You can read this post about grading your level of anxiety. It's important to keep going. A quote often claimed to be said by Churchill is "if you're going through Hell, keep on going".
A panick attack is exhausting. You'll be as exhausted physically as well as mentally. It is completely understandable that nobody wants to go through the woods again knowing that it takes its toll. The fear of fear is always there, enhancing and probably provoking your anxiety to step up. The bravest person is the one who welcomes the anxiety. Not to fight it, nor to give up. But knowing that each time is a victory where you grow stronger, meanwhile the anxiety loses grip.
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