Dealing with anxiety

Thank you so much everyone. I am trying to reply, it's just tricky, like trying to jump on to a round-about in motion.  Sometimes the anxiety mounts into such sheer panic I can't interact. But I know I can, when I can push through the pain of it, it's all good again and worth it. I do really appreciate the advice as I know I need to find a way to climb down from the panic before it gets too much.

Have you tried that breathing technique where you breathe in twice - and then one slow breath out? I find that quite helpful if I’m feeling a bit panicky. I think the two consecutive breaths in are through the nose - and you breathe out through the mouth. There’s videos on YouTube about this. I find it helpful. I find just going outside into the fresh air really helpful too - especially if it’s cold outside. 

Have you tried that breathing technique where you breathe in twice - and then one slow breath out? I find that quite helpful if I’m feeling a bit panicky. I think the two consecutive breaths in are through the nose - and you breathe out through the mouth. There’s videos on YouTube about this. I find it helpful. I find just going outside into the fresh air really helpful too - especially if it’s cold outside. 

It really does seem to help - and is easy to do too

I hadn't heard of this, so will give it a go. Like you said, having different things to try sounds like a good thing!