For the past month or so, I've been caught in this cycle where my anxiety just spikes randomly throughout the day. It’s like one minute I’m fine, and the next, my mind races with worries about work, relationships, or even little things that usually wouldn’t bother me. It’s exhausting because I can’t really pinpoint a trigger, and it’s making me feel stuck and kind of helpless.

I’ve tried some breathing exercises and journaling, which helps a bit, but I’m curious if others have found anything that really breaks that cycle. Sometimes it feels like no matter what I do, the anxious thoughts just sneak back in.

Has anyone else dealt with this kind of persistent anxiety? What’s helped you the most to get through those tough moments? I’d love to hear your strategies or just know I’m not alone in this.

On 12/13/2025 at 2:05 PM, SunnyDaySeeker said:

For the past month or so, I've been caught in this cycle where my anxiety just spikes randomly throughout the day. It’s like one minute I’m fine, and the next, my mind races with worries about work, relationships, or even little things that usually wouldn’t bother me. It’s exhausting because I can’t really pinpoint a trigger, and it’s making me feel stuck and kind of helpless.

I’ve tried some breathing exercises and journaling, which helps a bit, but I’m curious if others have found anything that really breaks that cycle. Sometimes it feels like no matter what I do, the anxious thoughts just sneak back in.

Has anyone else dealt with this kind of persistent anxiety? What’s helped you the most to get through those tough moments? I’d love to hear your strategies or just know I’m not alone in this.

That sounds really tough, and I totally get how exhausting those sudden waves of anxiety can be. I’ve had similar moments where my brain just flips out over random stuff, and it feels like no amount of breathing or journaling is enough. What helped me a bit was trying to ground myself with something physical - like holding an ice cube or splashing cold water on my face. It’s a weird trick, but it kind of jolts the nervous system and breaks the cycle for a bit.

Also, I found that sometimes just naming the feeling out loud or to myself (“this is anxiety, it’s not permanent”) helped me step back from the spiral. It’s not a magic fix, but it gave me a little space to breathe between the spikes. You’re definitely not alone in this - sometimes just knowing others get it makes those moments less isolating.