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I think this symptom is the one that scares me the most! Sometimes I will be doing something and it seems like out of nowhere I will just feel really spacy!!! But, during this time I am not actually having an attack. I dont understand what causes it, I just know that it really scares me!!!!!!!

Hi Angela. It's a body chemistry reaction. Nothing scary, truly, just your body's way of responding to what's going on in your mind. My most annoying body chemistry reaction (during the deepest depths of my depression) was overwhelming sensations of burning up ... that horrible hot feeling you get when you have a very high temperature. I am not talking hot flashes here, I am talking Wow, I am burning up and I cannot stand this feeling. Recognizing it was a body reaction helped me put it into perspective, and I seldom have those anymore. Does this help?

yes, but it still makes me really nervous cause it scares me!!! I wish I knew 100% that it was anxiety related!!

Hi Angela,

The more it scares you the longer it will last. If you can just float with it and tell yourself it's nothing but your mind playing tricks on you and don't think about it as scary it will pass. I have had this same feeling off and on for years. Understanding how our thoughts, hormones, chemicals, feelings, fears work and make this vicious circle keep going really brings it all into perspective.
It takes a lot of practise but it can be done. be patient and kind to yourself and keep saying it's just a feeling, it will pass as I stop fearing it.

Wishing you all the best as you work through the program. It will all make sense, never give up!!