Anxiety at Bible study

[lemonflavor]

For some reason at Bible study last night my skin was crawling during the last half hour. And a "prayer request hog" was there which made it worse. I almost said to my wife, I've got to go, but I'm too embarrassed to do that. I take extra drugs before being with people but it had no effect whatsoever last night.

Has anyone just left? Or gone in another room? Or done anything else?

 

[searchingforpeace]

I think in a situation like that it is better to get up and go to another room. You don't have to explain yourself to anyone, unless you do. If anyone thinks anything about getting up they may just think you are going to the restroom. God doesn't not want you sitting there full of anxiety. *hugs*

 

[bipolarbear]

I took one of my kiddies to a birthday party of a friend, and was doing ok. I took extra meds before I went. About 45 minutes in, I was standing in the kitchen, where three other people were. I aready was feeling anxious, because I was not participatin, or being involved in the conversation. Out of no where, honestly some 15 people cam in, and all started talking, I literally was getting in the way. The noise level spiked, and so did my anxiety, to the point of having to go in the living room, leaning aginst the wall. It took about 10 minutes to calm myself back to where I originally felt... It was scary, just how fast it can hit you!

 

[searchingforpeace]

I took one of my kiddies to a birthday party of a friend, and was doing ok. I took extra meds before I went. About 45 minutes in, I was standing in the kitchen, where three other people were. I aready was feeling anxious, because I was not participatin, or being involved in the conversation. Out of no where, honestly some 15 people cam in, and all started talking, I literally was getting in the way. The noise level spiked, and so did my anxiety, to the point of having to go in the living room, leaning aginst the wall. It took about 10 minutes to calm myself back to where I originally felt... It was scary, just how fast it can hit you!

It does hit quick. Noise for me is such a trigger. We took the girls to the arcade the other day..I had to walk outside and my husband stayed in with them. Figured better to go outside then to have them leave. Quiteness is always good. I wouldn't mind still being on something for anxiety, but no matter what I tried it knocked me out or made me feel dizzy and I wasn't able to do anything. I need something to help me over the anxiety of driving....but being dizzy,lightheaded and such doesn't mix too well with driving. O well.

 

[angelkiss]

I have been known to just get up and walk around outside for a bit. I've done it in department stores, even at family gatherings. I don't do well around a bunch of people. Especially if they're all talking at the same time, so I just politely get up and walk out afore I explode.
Praying for you
s and es!!

 

[Alaskamomma]

I have gotten up and left the room and usually find myself taking a breather outside for a few minutes. Something about being outside helps me ground myself.

I am sorry you went through this and pray peace will be your anchor the next time those feelings start to come.