Actually, you are doing a good thing by writing it out, such as you are doing here. It helps get the anxious feelings and thoughts out of our heads.

Do you know what may be causing your panic attacks lately? Anything new been happening?

You will be okay! I have had them over 20 years and I hate them but I am still here :)

Hello Hypnotiq. Welcome to DS. Sorry for what brings you here but glad you are here.

I'll add my voice to the choir that making this post was a solid step toward finding your way through the panic fog. In addition to focusing and channeling those anxious energies, it helps to know I am not alone with ^it^.

You are not alone, Hypnotic. Welcome aboard.

Listening. . .

i am sorry you are suffering.
i empathize.
Do you have a therapist?
i hope you find some relief soon,and yes,keep writing,keep sharing,this is a very supportive group.

Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

Writing it out is the best step to help your mind and body get back in sync with anxiety in a normal flow.

Get hydrated and stay hydrated. Practice even breathing. Do gentle hand and feet motions to help calm the sensations.

Best wishes. You are not alone.

@GirlinCalif Yes I know the cause. I have been sick with a cold/sinus infection (I've been in touch with my doc) for two weeks and with all this virus scare and people buying everything off of the shelves I've just been in a constant state of panic. I'm so scared and anxious and don't want to leave the house.

Sorry you're having such a hard time, I am as well. What kind of sensations are you having?

I can relate I am going through the exact same thing. I wake up multiple times in the night in extreme panic and feel like I can't breathe. I have allergies and this time of the year they flare up. It is causing me to think I have Coronavirus which then makes me panic more. A few things that have helped me is if I feel a state of panic coming on I go outside and take a deep breath and focus on something in nature. Another thing is I check my oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. You can get them at the drug store. When I check and see that my body is getting the right amount of 02 I feel a lot calmer. I also find it helpful to do some mindfulness exercises such as the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique. Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can hear, 3 things you can feel, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste. It brings you into the present moment and can be calming. Also challenging my horrible worst case scenario thoughts with more rational ones can be helpful. However, I know that when you are in the middle of a full blow panic attack it is really hard to bring yourself down so best to do this when you feel the anxiety escalating. Stay strong!