Recovery from Anxiety Crisis

Posted by yanks950 @yanks950, 2 days ago

I have been suffering from a really bad anxiety crisis for 2 weeks. It’s hard to know when you feel like you’re getting better. I was able to finally sleep for a prolonged period and didn’t wake up with a lot of anxiety as normal.

The anxiety is still there but I also feel like I feel more sad and apprehensive. Is this a natural part of the anxiety subsiding and my body returning to its normal level?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | 2 days ago

@yanks950 Is it possible that going through an anxiety crisis as you call it, has left you feeling like you are on "high alert"? That can be exhausting, physically and mentally! Did you figure out what caused that crisis? Has the reason been taken care of now, and left you feeling deflated or perhaps suddenly at loose ends with yourself? The anxiety and apprehension that took so much energy, and that is no longer there, now might help you feel sad.

Might I suggest you sit and write about what caused the anxiety, how you dealt with it, how you feel now. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/journaling-the-write-stuff-for-you/ It might bring you some insight and assist you in dealing with the quandary you find yourself in.
Ginger

jc76 | @jc76 | 18 hours ago

@yanks950
I see the mentor has already reached out to you.
I went through some tough times several years ago. I went to Mayo Psychiatric Department and was diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety/panic disorder.

I went through some consultations and what really helped me was medication prescribed to me by the Mayo psychiatric specialist who is a specialist with medications and coordianted her medications recommendations with all of my other Mayo doctors.

After a lot of mental health testing and consultations I was prescribed medications that really helped me get some sleep and reduced my PTSD anxiety/panic disorder.

I mentioned this as many things can be done both by counseling and medications to help. Please reach out to your medical providers and be honest with your feelings.

What worked for me may not be what is best for you. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as physical health.