Isolation

How do we stop blaming others for our unhappiness when they never caused the pain we silently suffer from? Self Sabotage at its finest hour!

The smallest thing can set off a full episode. The first sign of sketchiness, doubt or even simply recognized patterns, we step right into flight or fight mode. What steps do you take to overcome this anxiety? Triggers will be everywhere, and what defines you is how you deal with it. I usually call a friend, but if that’s not possible stepping outside to breath and think more positively can help.

Okay. So say you have already surpassed the anxiety and a full fledged panic attack is on the rise, what do you do then? If you want to avoid taking the pain out on those around you, I suggest isolation for a few moments is still always a positive way to deal accordingly.

Long term pointers- Surrounding yourself with people who understand, is always a good way towards healing. I know it sounds weird, how can they help? Just a support system in place is the biggest step, helping aim you down your path to inward self healing. Guidance, advice, or just someone to vent to. All very serious contributions.

Isolation for a few moments can be very soothing to your mind. No conflicting opinions. Just silence to breath. Say a mantra, sing a song, or Count to 10! It’s silly, but it can help. If it gets to the point, these don’t help.. call someone to help talk you down. Are you in a position, to ask for help? Don’t be scared. I know people just don’t get it, but I promise there are a few who do.

If you have an open communication with your loved ones.. I suggest always telling them how you feel. Maybe not all of it at once, but bits an pieces along the way so they can learn that this happens. And, please apologize before hand when explaining that although they haven’t done things necessarily to you, triggers can’t be avoided but understanding for future endeavors can be very important. I know this road isn’t easy, but the more you learn about it, Talk about it and put those teachings into action, the easier the process of changed behavior can be for you and those around you as well.