The many triggers of anxiety and panic
Question:
In my long quest to dicover the elusive causes of my own anxiety, I have made the following list of all the things that can cause or worsen anxiety and panic. Only some of these seem to affect me but they all can be a problem for some people I’m told. If you have anxiety or panic it is a good idea to watch out for these! 
caffeine sugar alcohol nicotine stimulating drugs / narcotics fear anger hunger tiredness loneliness allergies – is this really one? too much to do too little to do / boredom not believing you are accomplishing anything low self esteem / self-hatred feeling depressed Are there any more you would like to add? — _TJ_ <TJ_IREL at YAHOO dot IE — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – In my long quest to dicover the elusive causes of my own anxiety, I have made the following list of all the things that can cause or worsen anxiety and panic. Only some of these seem to affect me but they all can be a problem for some people I’m told. If you have anxiety or panic it is a good idea to watch out for these! caffeine sugar alcohol nicotine stimulating drugs / narcotics fear anger hunger tiredness loneliness allergies – is this really one? too much to do too little to do / boredom not believing you are accomplishing anything low self esteem / self-hatred feeling depressed Are there any more you would like to add? — _TJ_ <TJ_IREL at YAHOO dot IE —
Life. Sally — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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<gently snipped ::Are there any more you would like to add? Too much stimulation (lights, loud music, too many people, etc) Too little stimulation Physical illness (harder to cope with anxiety when sick, symptoms of illness can remind you of your anxiety/panic symptoms) Thoughts Feelings Loss Abuse Vibrator malfunction Jackie ~*~Would you respect my mind more if it bounced gently when I walked?~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – In my long quest to dicover the elusive causes of my own anxiety, I have made the following list of all the things that can cause or worsen anxiety and panic. Only some of these seem to affect me but they all can be a problem for some people I’m told. If you have anxiety or panic it is a good idea to watch out for these! caffeine sugar alcohol nicotine stimulating drugs / narcotics fear anger hunger tiredness loneliness allergies – is this really one? too much to do too little to do / boredom not believing you are accomplishing anything low self esteem / self-hatred feeling depressed Are there any more you would like to add? — _TJ_ <TJ_IREL at YAHOO dot IE — Life.
death Sally
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Lack of a good night’s sleep 
Carl
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – In my long quest to dicover the elusive causes of my own anxiety, I have made the following list of all the things that can cause or worsen anxiety and panic. Only some of these seem to affect me but they all can be a problem for some people I’m told. If you have anxiety or panic it is a good idea to watch out for these! caffeine sugar alcohol nicotine stimulating drugs / narcotics fear anger hunger tiredness loneliness allergies – is this really one? too much to do too little to do / boredom not believing you are accomplishing anything low self esteem / self-hatred feeling depressed Are there any more you would like to add? — _TJ_ <TJ_IREL at YAHOO dot IE — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – <gently snipped ::Are there any more you would like to add? Too much stimulation (lights, loud music, too many people, etc) Too little stimulation Physical illness (harder to cope with anxiety when sick, symptoms of illness can remind you of your anxiety/panic symptoms) Thoughts Feelings Loss Abuse Vibrator malfunction <<<<<<<good one Jackie..LOL
Carl Jackie ~*~Would you respect my mind more if it bounced gently when I walked?~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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In my long quest to dicover the elusive causes of my own anxiety, I have made the following list of all the things that can cause or worsen anxiety and panic. Only some of these seem to affect me but they all can be a problem for some people I’m told. If you have anxiety or panic it is a good idea to watch out for these!
Well, the ones that affect me off this list are caffeine stimulating drugs / narcotics fear anger tiredness loneliness too much to do not believing you are accomplishing anything low self esteem / self-hatred feeling depressed
Damn, too many things seem to mess me up. Are there any more you would like to add?
Lack of sleep. Not the same as tiredness, I can get enough sleep to get through the day fine, but if it’s below a certain amount I’ll still spend the entire day anxious and over-reacting to stress. I’m doing that today actually. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – In my long quest to dicover the elusive causes of my own anxiety, I have made the following list of all the things that can cause or worsen anxiety and panic. Only some of these seem to affect me but they all can be a problem for some people I’m told. If you have anxiety or panic it is a good idea to watch out for these! Well, the ones that affect me off this list are caffeine stimulating drugs / narcotics fear anger tiredness loneliness too much to do not believing you are accomplishing anything low self esteem / self-hatred feeling depressed Damn, too many things seem to mess me up. Are there any more you would like to add? Lack of sleep. Not the same as tiredness, I can get enough sleep to get through the day fine, but if it’s below a certain amount I’ll still spend the entire day anxious and over-reacting to stress. I’m doing that today actually.
I’m the same way. If I get less than 8 hours sleep, the anxiety is always worse. Sometimes I need a 12 or more hour sleep-a-thon to come back to my senses. Tony — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Lack of sleep. Not the same as tiredness, I can get enough sleep to get through the day fine, but if it’s below a certain amount I’ll still spend the entire day anxious and over-reacting to stress. I’m doing that today actually.
I wake up in the middle of the night with an attack. If I just lay there, I start thinking and it brings it on. If I get up and get on the computer, that keeps my mind occupied and I can usually avoid one. Houseguests Vacations Chores Having to wake your husband up in the morning, knowing he’s gonna bitch you out in his sleep and won’t remember doing it, but bitches you out again ’cause he ends up going in late. :~) kili — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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I’m the same way. If I get less than 8 hours sleep, the anxiety is always worse. Sometimes I need a 12 or more hour sleep-a-thon to come back to my senses. Tony
Me three! I need a good 10 hours or things go screwy. If I don’t get them at night I really feel the need for a nap the next day as well as feeling more anxious and irritable. I think anxiety drains the old batteries pretty badly. — _TJ_ <TJ_IREL at YAHOO dot IE — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – In my long quest to dicover the elusive causes of my own anxiety, I have made the following list of all the things that can cause or worsen anxiety and panic. Only some of these seem to affect me but they all can be a problem for some people I’m told. If you have anxiety or panic it is a good idea to watch out for these! caffeine sugar alcohol nicotine stimulating drugs / narcotics fear anger hunger tiredness loneliness allergies – is this really one? too much to do too little to do / boredom not believing you are accomplishing anything low self esteem / self-hatred feeling depressed Are there any more you would like to add? —
illness (colds, flu, etc.) insomnia being around people you don’t like overstimulation (like a party or crowded mall) lack of control over a situation — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Jackie, tx for making me smile I would add: Lack of sleep When my hubby goes away on business trips Maybe too much chocolate Kim
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – <gently snipped ::Are there any more you would like to add? Too much stimulation (lights, loud music, too many people, etc) Too little stimulation Physical illness (harder to cope with anxiety when sick, symptoms of illness can remind you of your anxiety/panic symptoms) Thoughts Feelings Loss Abuse Vibrator malfunction Jackie ~*~Would you respect my mind more if it bounced gently when I walked?~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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allergies – is this really one?
For me, it’s not the allergy itself. It’s not being able to take a satisfying breath because my nose is stuffed, my post-nasal drip is clogging my throat, or my chest is tight and congested with inflammation and immobile mucus. Add a sinus headache for that extra special touch. Then there’s the cure — some antihistamines threaten my alertness and decongestants make me too dry, alert and jangly. Either can leave me feeling spacey and disconnected. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
