What "SMALL" things make your anxiety spike?

[LovingJo]

Every day life is like a roller-coaster, for most people..
But for the unfortunate of us, even simple things can make it difficult to function.
For instance; I seem to be able to deal with things that may send people over the edge, but when it comes to simple inconveniences or things that are annoying, but "should" be manageable, can send me spiralling into a pit of despair!! 💯😱
What "every day" things do YOU struggle with, or can send your anxiety through the roof? 📈
What do you do to bring it down again, and how do you deal with it?

Are there times that it's worse for you, and why?

Does anyone help you, or do you find it easier to cope with, on your own?

Are you struggling to get help, and why?

If you want to give tips then please feel free, but please do this with care. Thanks 😊❤️

[Agape93]

Being touched from behind if I don't know you or don't know you're there.
Certain smells, namely motor oil and body sweat.
Names
Certain styles of facial hair
Etc.

I drink sometimes, I'll smoke some seer sage, I'll get laid, go hiking or hunting. If ifs really bad I'll smoke some weed or do essentially anything I can to bring myself down so I don't try and punch out my time clock. But if the ptsd fully kicks in, I'm in for a rough ride, and by the end, I'll wish I died all over again.

I am medicated. I go to therapy twice a month, but I'm tempted to stop. It helps a bit but not enough to justify the price.

[LovingJo]

Smoking seer sage? Weed I get 😂 but didn't know about sage 🙄

[Agape93]

Yeap, I usually use it for rituals but it's pretty calming. Tea is good too though a bit bitter.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_divinorum

[NathanDavis]

I have a couple of little rituals, I do every day... if I do not do it, I just won't be able to go through the day in any way... lol

have not missed it in 30 years or so... not one day

mild OCD tendencies and fixations, thank you

[Paul09]

People spike my anxiety. I spoke my anxiety. Fear, stress overthinking, low confidence, unsure, low self esteem, big decisions etc

[bayoubob]

Hmmmmmmmmmm. Performance. Regardless of the context. Fear of the unknown. Plus, being a fan of something that fails hard.

[ArtemisSilver]

Little noises outside. It makes me think I'm going to have to defend my cave from a bear or something lol

[Alex8736]

comes down to 3 things.. people, places and things. For me it comes down to personal space

[Anonymous]

When I go out on a date with you.

[LovingJo]

Lucky for you, you'll never find out!!

[Opinion Owner]

I know you're superior and better than me.

[LovingJo]

Don't pretend to be superior to ANYONE, just being rude for no reason though.. Why? 🤔

[Opinion Owner]

Huh? What did I say that was rude? I was complimenting you.

[LovingJo]

Don't see how

[Opinion Owner]

I said I get nervous when I go on a date with you. If I was not nervous, that means I would not care about you. Nervous because I like you.

And that you're better than me.

[Opinion Owner]

I did not make fun of you.

[LovingJo]

I'm not better than anyone.
Well, maybe some... But I don't pretend to be "superior" in any way.
Plus, as I said, for good or bad, luckily for you, you'll never find out 😊