Strategies for Managing Anxiety in the Moment

I've also had trouble dealing with anxiety in the moment once it comes on. I found the best strategy is figuring out what triggers it so you can address it before it happens. I found even those random instances where there was no trigger were not actually random and there indeed was something triggering it. I would start writing down all the details of the moment when these random attacks occur and see if you can find similarities. Also, with the Xanax, I found it do be extremely helpful when the anxiety is too severe. If you stick with the prescribed dosage I think it could be a great tool.

Count back from five 5- name 5 things to see 4- name 4 things you feel 3- name 3 things you can hear 2- name 2 things you can smell 1- name 1 thing you can taste it's another version of grounding

Hi! There are a few different techniques to try. One is called grounding, all you do is breathe deep in and out and while your doing that you look around you and just name the things you see. It helps bring you out of your head and back down to earth. I've also used the opposite technique and sterred my brain into a different direction by absorbing myself in a favorite movie, song or game. Just fully immersive yourself In something you love to let stress from reality stay away for a bit. I hope either of these can work for you. Fell free to dm if you ever want to talk about anything!