mrmj
12-07-13, 10:51
Hey everyone,
so recently I've been doing quite well in my battle with anxiety and panic attacks. I am ignoring and noticing less the many many symptoms of anxiety although a few are starting to creep back on me. However I have fairly recently moved to a new lovely area in a valley with mountains all around. I love climbing the mountains for the fresh air, the exercise and the peacefullness, not to mention the stunning views. However it seems that the last two times I have had a walk up the mountain I have looked down and noticed how isolated I am and that triggers thoughts of 'what if something happens to me' or 'if I have a panic attack now it will take me ages to get down and get help' that invariably sets off a panic attack which is extremely scary when there is absolutely no one around. Luckily both times I have noticed what is happening and felt the feelings building up and managed to calm the attacks down within a couple of (terrifying) minutes. During these few minutes I seem to irrationally try anything, including running lol.
I really don't want to give up these walks as I am so lucky to have them on my doorstep and I love them for the reasons I have said. Any suggestions to stop the panic?
Cheers guys!
so recently I've been doing quite well in my battle with anxiety and panic attacks. I am ignoring and noticing less the many many symptoms of anxiety although a few are starting to creep back on me. However I have fairly recently moved to a new lovely area in a valley with mountains all around. I love climbing the mountains for the fresh air, the exercise and the peacefullness, not to mention the stunning views. However it seems that the last two times I have had a walk up the mountain I have looked down and noticed how isolated I am and that triggers thoughts of 'what if something happens to me' or 'if I have a panic attack now it will take me ages to get down and get help' that invariably sets off a panic attack which is extremely scary when there is absolutely no one around. Luckily both times I have noticed what is happening and felt the feelings building up and managed to calm the attacks down within a couple of (terrifying) minutes. During these few minutes I seem to irrationally try anything, including running lol.
I really don't want to give up these walks as I am so lucky to have them on my doorstep and I love them for the reasons I have said. Any suggestions to stop the panic?
Cheers guys!