Number One Trigger?

[Panic57]

What is your number one trigger?  For me, it's aggressive people who won't let me escape.  I've been in situations where I've had bullies push me against the wall and were verbally slinging mean words at me.  So when people start getting aggressive I know I'll probably have a panic attack there or soon if I do manage to run away.

 

[hades_leae]

Oh wow, I think back in elementary school that probably was number one for me as well. I remember seeing this girl get bullied in the 4th grade by 2 sixth graders. They jacked her up and that made me panic, and in my mind I was hoping that the didn't follow me and attack me. 


Now not so much, I don't have something I could mention because I'm really anti-social now.

 

[DDNatureLover]

My trigger is feeling out of control. Due to several circumstances, I feel out of control quite a bit these days, and today was no exception. The neighbor left a fire burning today unattended, during a cold front, which means it's very windy. It was burning right by trees and the garage, both of which could have easily caught fire. To top it off, he left one of his big dogs in the house with the window open, and the dog pushed the screen out and was half hanging out of the window howling, growling and barking at me and the cats. It was a stressful morning. I'm still working through it with my deep breathing and tea.

 

[tyche]

For me, my number one trigger is generally a bad or ominous event or even just a suspicion of bad things that are happening behind my back. What you can't see and what you don't know can really play tricks on your mind. I remember not being able to eat when I was super anxious and had suspicions that a friend was lying to me. It turns out my suspicions were right.

 

[Alex]

I had to think about this and I guess it's irrational interactions whether it be in person, over the phone, or online. The problem these days is people have higher levels of entitlement and think they have a right to say what they want regardless of the outcome. That isn't free speech but is bullying in many cases, or just plain rude. Of course you can counter it, but they you stoop to that level, so I avoid these interactions if I can because they don't get you anywhere and make your blood boil.

 

[Natasha0717]

ANY TYPE OF NEW SYMPTOM. That's all I need. It could be a new symptom of my own, or of one of my cats. I worry about them as much as I worry about myself. Then I continuously Google the particular symptom and get all kinds of crazy answers....some that scare me, some that reassure me, but either way, I never really get the answer. I usually just wait it out, and 9 out of 10 times it goes away.

But if it doesn't, that's when I call my doctor, of if it involves one of my cats, I am lucky enough to have a vet that comes to the house. Sometimes I just talk to him instead of putting my cats through the trauma of a vet visit - (they're just as nervous as I am!)

 

[Brianna]

ANY TYPE OF NEW SYMPTOM. That's all I need. It could be a new symptom of my own, or of one of my cats. I worry about them as much as I worry about myself. Then I continuously Google the particular symptom and get all kinds of crazy answers....some that scare me, some that reassure me, but either way, I never really get the answer. I usually just wait it out, and 9 out of 10 times it goes away.

But if it doesn't, that's when I call my doctor, of if it involves one of my cats, I am lucky enough to have a vet that comes to the house. Sometimes I just talk to him instead of putting my cats through the trauma of a vet visit - (they're just as nervous as I am!)

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[Concernedgal]

I can so relate. I think my body hates me, lol, i'm constantly worried about every little sensation." I have gas" translation " i'm having a heart attack. "I have a headache " translation "am I having an anurism? ". I'm having a panic attack " translation " i'm going to die today. I can't tell you how many times i've been to the emergency room over simple anxiety attacks. One time I lost my vision temporarily and another time my chest hurt and I couldn't slow my heart rate. The er has done chest x-rays and CT scans, and even checked Me for something called hashimtos which is a autoimmune disorder that attracts your thyroid gland. As I was saying. Lol. I totally get it.

 

[Brianna]

I can so relate. I think my body hates me, lol, i'm constantly worried about every little sensation." I have gas" translation " i'm having a heart attack. "I have a headache " translation "am I having an anurism? ". I'm having a panic attack " translation " i'm going to die today. I can't tell you how many times i've been to the emergency room over simple anxiety attacks. One time I lost my vision temporarily and another time my chest hurt and I couldn't slow my heart rate. The er has done chest x-rays and CT scans, and even checked Me for something called hashimtos which is a autoimmune disorder that attracts your thyroid gland. As I was saying. Lol. I totally get it.

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[Concernedgal]

Your not alone.You go through so much when it comes to anxiety. I've been tested for thyroid disorders, heart disease, you name it. But, of course test come back that i'm fine. Maybe 1 day you and I will achieve the peace we so surely deserve.

 

[Ellen]

I feel like all my triggers are "number one triggers". The top ones would be - when my heart skips, the dark, lightning in a storm, having to drive car, -- there are so many

 

[Concernedgal]

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I feel like all my triggers are "number one triggers". The top ones would be - when my heart skips, the dark, lightning in a storm, having to drive car, -- there are so many

hello ellen, nice to meet you. I'm the complete opposite. I love storms , I love the dark, I could do without being in a car. I HATE being in a car. I can stand being in a car for maybe, 10 minutes. Maybe. And when my heart skips... I also have a panic attack because of it. I'm like ( oh my god, i'm having a heart attack )!. I can't tell you how many times this anxiety has sent me to the ER. It all starts with the cardiac symptom. If I don't have th cardiac symptoms, I can usually coast myself through the anxiety and panic.

 

[Ellen]

Hi - heart symptoms are the worst - I always think I am having a heart attack! I have also been to the ER many times over the years. I had so many tests done in the beginning - numerous EKGs, holter monitor, xrays, ct scans, etc etc etc. I am also very afraid of my "dizzy" symptom. If I start to get lightheaded, I panic quickly.

 

[janemariesayed]

My number one trigger is noise. I really can't stand loud noise. I so love the peace and quiet. Sitting in peace and quiet stills the mind. At first, you get lost in your thoughts, then you are able to still the mind and it feels so peaceful. With my anxiety panic attacks, I have lots of triggers. There are too many memories at the moment which are triggering PA's. I like to put on binaural beats and theta waves with some soft gentle music. Listening to that relaxes me too.

 

[Rae]

Lightheadness and caffeine.. many of my panic attacks were caffeine induced.. so sad because I use to love coffee