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RaeofLight 
Today was the worst day that I've had in a long time.
I had a full blown panic attack at work. I tried to hide it by going into the restroom for a while, but then I felt like I was going to pass out, so I came out. I sat at my desk for a while trying to tell myself, "You're okay". That didn't work. I finally got so dizzy and short of breath that I had to tell my supervisor. It really scared her - she couldn't believe how much I was shaking. All I wanted to do was go home, but at this point I knew there was no way that I could drive myself. I asked her if she could take me home (I was desperate), but she said the new corporate procedure is that you cannot take another employee home when they are ill - you have to call 911 for an ambulance. I was totally mortified! There was no way I was leaving the office in an ambulance! I ended up calling someone to come and pick me up. My supervisor had to wait with me until they arrived and she made me sit in a chair in her office until I could be escorted out to the car. I was so ashamed because everybody knew something was wrong and I know it will be talked about all over the plant tomorrow. This one was a monster - it lasted about 1 1/2 hrs and I am just wiped out now! I JUST WANT TO BE A NORMAL PERSON!!!
I had a full blown panic attack at work. I tried to hide it by going into the restroom for a while, but then I felt like I was going to pass out, so I came out. I sat at my desk for a while trying to tell myself, "You're okay". That didn't work. I finally got so dizzy and short of breath that I had to tell my supervisor. It really scared her - she couldn't believe how much I was shaking. All I wanted to do was go home, but at this point I knew there was no way that I could drive myself. I asked her if she could take me home (I was desperate), but she said the new corporate procedure is that you cannot take another employee home when they are ill - you have to call 911 for an ambulance. I was totally mortified! There was no way I was leaving the office in an ambulance! I ended up calling someone to come and pick me up. My supervisor had to wait with me until they arrived and she made me sit in a chair in her office until I could be escorted out to the car. I was so ashamed because everybody knew something was wrong and I know it will be talked about all over the plant tomorrow. This one was a monster - it lasted about 1 1/2 hrs and I am just wiped out now! I JUST WANT TO BE A NORMAL PERSON!!!
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I know how you feel,i had a bad panic attack when i was out,someone had to call my husband to come get me,i was in complete panic.i felt like a fool afterwards.i hope you feel better!you are normal,panic attacks are something alot of people have,and can be controled with the right medicine.
rita923
I am sorry to hear about your suffering, I certainly feel for you, I understand how hard that was for you to go through. Don't worry about what people think, most people don't even understand about panic. You are doing the best you can. Practice the deep slow breathing, trust me it does help.
Take care of yourself.
panicgoaway