I’ve noticed a consistent pattern wherein I have an anxiety attack, and then it takes me a couple weeks to fully recover. The first few days are the worst, and I’m basically rendered useless during this time.

One of my toxic ex-friends sent me a bunch of harassing messages a couple weeks ago, and it triggered one of the worst anxiety attacks I’ve had this year. I was full on shaking for a solid hour.

After it was over, I had the intention to try to do self-care stuff and recover “quickly”, but it seemed no matter what I tried, nothing helped me recover faster.

I exercise twice a day and eat healthily, but it did almost nothing for my energy. I also meditate every evening, do breathing exercises, and even tried hanging out and having fun with friends.

It’s really hard to be patient with myself during this time.

Anyone else experience this long recoveries? :(