I admit that I fall deep into my own head – quickly, easily, and sometimes to a bad end. It happened this morning, driving down the road.
My thoughts swirled from one self-loathing thought to the next. I could feel panic rising up. I gripped the steering wheel tighter. My breathing became erratic.
I knew the thoughts leading to this feeling were irrational.
I also knew I’d been okay earlier this morning, and I’d be okay after this moment passed. But right that minute, I was spiraling.
And then a song came on. A song that always makes me want to dance and shimmy. A song that never fails to cheer me up. Somehow, it cut through the fog. I smiled. I swayed. I sang. For a moment, I forgot.
While it was playing, there was no room for anxious thoughts and panic. After, my mind was a little clearer – although that choked feeling persists.
A song can’t fix me, but I’ll take the distraction it provided.
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Panic attacks suck! It’s a blessing when a song or comment can pull us out of our down spiral and help us look up. I’m glad for you that it derailed the panic attack. This is going on my Happy playlist and I may have found a new group for Sir and me. Thanks!
Yes they do. Glad you liked the song! I love their music. 🙂
This is one of my current feel-good songs, too. Hang in there, babe!!!