Not to downplay your issue but I kinda wish I had something like this right now. I’ve been dealing with a lot of anxiety recently, to the point where my brain feels like it’s short circuiting. I wish I had places I could go in my mind to escape.
I get it, most of my life I’ve had episodes that are more like yours, and my brain just found this and it doesn’t want to let go for a reason. The first couple of months I thought it was the best escape, but once I realized I couldn’t stop, I’ve been despairing. I feel like I’m going mad but more quietly rather than explosively.
When anxiety gets this bad, the answer for me is simple.
Exercise.
We all hate to hear it, but… If you can get to a zone where all you can think about is breathing, you will lose the capacity and bandwidth to keep ruminating over whatever’s got you anxious.
I recommend hiking. It’s just walking. Woods are calming. Mountains are relentless. There’s always more hills to climb.
Daydreaming. I’m sick of it, but I keep going there.
Not to downplay your issue but I kinda wish I had something like this right now. I’ve been dealing with a lot of anxiety recently, to the point where my brain feels like it’s short circuiting. I wish I had places I could go in my mind to escape.
I get it, most of my life I’ve had episodes that are more like yours, and my brain just found this and it doesn’t want to let go for a reason. The first couple of months I thought it was the best escape, but once I realized I couldn’t stop, I’ve been despairing. I feel like I’m going mad but more quietly rather than explosively.
When anxiety gets this bad, the answer for me is simple.
Exercise.
We all hate to hear it, but… If you can get to a zone where all you can think about is breathing, you will lose the capacity and bandwidth to keep ruminating over whatever’s got you anxious.
I recommend hiking. It’s just walking. Woods are calming. Mountains are relentless. There’s always more hills to climb.
Fully agreed. Running turns my brain off for a little while, I feel calmer afterwards, AND I sleep better. It’s a win-win-win.