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What triggers random anxiety and panic attacks when nothing is going on?

Profile: musicalEnergy94
musicalEnergy94 on Jan 23, 2019
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what triggers random anxiety and panic attacks when nothing is going on is that you may be having dark thoughts that you may not be able to control and with that you have to learn how to manage what you feel you may not be able to control with out learning and reading about how to manage anxiety. anxiety can happen in so many ways that it becomes confusing. you have to learn to trust yourself and trust other people. if you open up and let only good thoughts in your mind you become stronger mentally. meeting goals and feeling good about yourself is the first step for me as i try to handle my panic attacks. i take medicine during a panic attack which helps me relax. while relaxing i try to do self talk and positive imagery so when the next panic attacks happens i do use the same techniques again. writing in a journal every time in have a panic attack helps me vent my problems and use them as a reference during non anxiety times. i also do yoga and use deep breathing excercises. i feel the triggers most of the time is when i get angry and feel i can't realize i am having a panic attack until it gets pretty disturbing. i feel i can't slow down my thoughts. there does not need to be much going on as well to have a panic attack.
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Anonymous on Feb 8, 2019
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i believe that sometimes we don't realize what takes place in a reaction. sometimes our mind can remember things we are not aware and i feel like our mind still can have a connection with what we are aware and triggers a anxiety as a warning of we should protect yourself because something similar or that hurt is present in front of us. i feel panic attacks is a defence mechanism that can be broke when we lose control of who are what we are and what we can do. without self control or understanding were we stand its easy to panic on things and have anxiety.
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Anonymous on Mar 13, 2019
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For me personally, sometimes if my mind isn't busy enough, I start to overthink things or question past decisions, which leads to anxiety. And then once my brain has fixated on the anxiety, I overthink more, which can spiral into a panic attack. What tends to help me is if I find something to keep me busy or distract myself, so that my mind can't continue to overthink and obsess over the anxiety. That said, if I'm in a situation where I can't find some sort of distraction, I've also found meditation and mindfulness and breathing exercises to be really helpful.
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Anonymous on Mar 13, 2019
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Based on my personal experience, my anxiety/panic attacks can be caused by essentially anything. Even if nothing is happening at that time, they could be caused by worrying about future events (that probably won't ever happen), worrying about past events, etc. I typically think about things most either while I am trying to go to sleep at night or while I am in the shower. The night before last, while I was in the shower, I almsot had a panic attack from thinking about past panic attacks. This was the first time that I had realized I was doing this as well. I realized that I do this all the time, but I never know that I am doing it in the moment. I am okay now btw!
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ladykt on Apr 3, 2019
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Personally, sometimes even thinking about having anxiety gives me anxiety. I, also, sometimes just get into my own head too much & think too deep into things. A way I calm myself down is laying down and watching a good show or movie. It helps keep my negative thoughts in the back of my mind. It’s also super helpful to talk to someone about how you are feeling. Maybe even listening to a favorite song would help put your mind at ease. Anxiety and panic attacks are not planned, and sometimes hard to control, but there is a few options to help you calm down from one.
Profile: Claerity19
Claerity19 on Apr 18, 2019
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Well. In my experience, i find that a lot of the times when my panic attacks come on, i am in a room that something bad happened in, it is a time of day that is really hard for me, or even maybe it is just my thoughts! I know that for me, if i can identify what is triggering the attack, and it could be something small like i am anxious to go home at the end of the school day, it helps a lot! Then you can find skills that help, or sometimes challenge the thoughts that are making you anxious.
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suchanorigianlusername on Apr 19, 2019
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A lot of times the overall stress and mental strain from the last few days can be enough. Sometimes our body just hits a seemingly random breaking point, and that's ok. When this happens, look around. Eliminate any stressors that you can in the moment. For example, turn off the TV if you aren't using it, take a break from the stressful work conference you're at, etc. Then refuel. Grab a healthy snack, listen to some good music, take a shower, read a book, paint your nails, do anything that makes you feel better. And remember 7 cups is always here to help, as well.
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pplloveu on Apr 24, 2019
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It could be truly anything, from a loud sound to something someone said earlier in the day. All what happened is when you tend to over look something you’re mind than takes control and spins that way out of control, to where the most oddest possibilities seem like they could happen and that would be the most common thing. Anxiety sucks, but at the same time it gives you a different understanding of what people are going through. It helps you pick out who in you’re life are going to help or hurt you. While this part with the constant attacks that seem to pop up for no damn reason at all sucks. You just have to hang on and let things to start getting better. And you’re body will send you sign when it’s going to happen, you’re hands get clammy. Throats dry, feels like you swallowed sandpaper. But never think something is to hard to do. While it may be a challenge to accomplish right now, it’ll get easier along the way. You got this, just hang in there for a while
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haileeanne99 on May 10, 2019
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It is hard to believe, but most researchers do not have an answer to this phenomenon. I have had random anxiety/panic attacks before, and they are absolutely awful. Especially when they are at a moment when you're doing good. Panic attacks are most likely triggered in a persons environment. Sometimes, you may not recognize the triggers until after a panic attack. Panic attacks are caused by stress and fear. If you are doing something which could trigger these feelings, it is possible you could have a panic attack. Even when you think everything was going alright. Drinks such as caffeine can also trigger anxiety. Sometimes, individuals don't recognize when this does occur. Your thoughts can also be the reason why you may have a random anxiety attack.
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Anonymous on May 26, 2019
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Remembering a painful memory from the past, especially if the wound is fresh. Or seeing a particular person or event that reminds me of a painful memory. Negativity in mood could also be a factor. I recently lost my job, so I keep thinking that I am a failure which makes me feel numb. When I saw an inspirational speech earlier this week, I nearly fainted from the speaker's words about what makes a leader. It really triggered the firing all over again in my head. My hands became numb and I almost fell to floor. Simply put, the past was and still is my worst nightmare for panic attacks.
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