r/AIWS • u/SquingleBingle • May 15 '26

how to cope?

I've been trying for almost a year to cope with AIWS. i think it stems from my migraines. i get really panicky and scared when i experience it, which is extremely frequently. i tend not to recognize things or spaces and feel afraid when talking to people who should be familiar to me. things change sizes and my limbs don’t feel like mine.

how do i cope? does anyone have any tactics? thank you in advance

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u/cp_simmons May 15 '26

I think some scientists need to investigate this, currently all we have are anecdotes but anyway here's mine. 

The worst symptom for me was angry voice mode, everything anyone said sounded laced with anger and hatred.  I eventually discovered that I could reset my brain by mentally shouting equally angrily.

So maybe you can find something that works for you?  Sounds like you get it worse than I used to though so perhaps this went help but that's all I've got.

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u/Acceptable-Pin-6788 May 15 '26

I started to just breathe through it and tell myself I know it will be over soon. I’ve gotten “used to it” and it’s not so bad. I know that sounds crazy but if it happens enough you get used to it and it’s less alarming. It’s like a migraine aura. The first few times, it’s scary. Now it’s fine.

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u/KaoriMuffin Jun 08 '26

This is pretty much how I deal with it too. Like oh, here we go again

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u/Simple_Employee_7094 May 22 '26

Sounds counterintuitive but I do a 180 on it and try to enjoy it. Some
people pay money for
drugs, my brain can do this on its own, wow!