Anxiety issues... does the feeling linger? ?

Question

hi,

I had a few panic attacks a few weeks back, about my girlfriend... I have now nearly recified the problems I had with her... and do not want to end things with her... I had a panic attack whilst I was with her and haven't had one since... When im sith her, I feel great and un anxious when im not with her I tend to think a bit too much and start getting anxious... NOW a week has passed and I dont know what Im anxious about anymore... Id say its more of a lingering feeling... I did expect it to go away, but obviously that is not the case.. I was just wondering can the anxious feelin linger, even though I feel there is nothing wrong in my life? The problems with my girlfriend have been sorted, and we are working on things to make our relationship better, so please dont say end it with her because she is causing your anxiety as that is not the case (and if you say that, it will make me feel more anxious like something is wrong where there isnt!!)

thanks!

Answer 1

yes it does with my anxiety it lingers for weeks and once even a month! but dont worry im just weird lol if you arent on any anxiety control medcine i suggest trying prozac since ive started it ive only had 4 in the past month!!(thats good 4 me lol) its really wonderful u should take that into consideration if u havent alreay:) good luck:)

Answer 2

Yes anxiety can linger, even when the problem seems to be over. It's sort of like your mind becomes addicted to the anxiety and all the feelings and sensations that go along with it. There are people that feel little emotion other than anxiety, for some people that fear is what lets them know they are ALIVE.

Skydivers are addicted to the adrenaline rush they get when they jump out of a perfectly good airplane. Why not with anxiety?

There are people with personality disorders that aren't happy unless they're miserable.

  Maybe deep down you still have doubts about your relationship.

  I just wanted to throw out a few ideas... Hope it helps.

Answer 3

I don't think you need to end it with her, since it could very well happen with anyone you're with.  If you are happy together, love one another, and are willing to talk about things you might be ok.  Talk about it when you're worried, and about what.  Sometimes you won't know what is causing the problems, which makes talking worse but just say that you're anxious.

The anxiety can linger a long time, for some people a few days and for others it can last for years.  You might want to learn some relaxation techniques such as meditation or deep breathing (this doesn't always help though) and watch for triggers.  

Good luck

Answer 4

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