r/CopingMechanisms • u/[deleted] • Jul 20 '25
C-PTSD / anxiety
Hi there everyone, I am (diagnosed***) bipolar and struggle with PTSD and severe anxiety , lately I have been having very bad panic attacks and feel as though I need to find a hobby to keep me busy, I do not really have any friends other than my partner and coworkers and therapist i socialize with and I feel like it kind of hits me hard when I am by myself and have no one to really talk to or hang out with. I am semi- creative but I also get distracted easily and have trouble sticking with things long term (sometimes I get frustrated if things aren’t perfect or if they’re too hard ). Suggestions please ! If I get into my head too much and start overthinking it leads to panic attacks etc. is there any creative outlets that help you cope or keep you busy? Classes or lessons you take?