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Running away from being human

ajan88
ajan88

Hi , I'm 30 years old guy..i had a panic attack 3 moths ago ever since then i became emotionally numb..i don't know what I'm going through..i felt like I'm loosing everything..i lost my emotions..it's like I'm running away from my emotions...I'm running away from being human..my doctor said that that I've been depressed following this incident..is it normal to became emotionally numb following a panic attack..i don't know whether I'm having major depression or not.please anyone help me.bd1bf7edc48ae4ce56f274e5a11c090911675015.png

WomanSeekingHope
WomanSeekingHope
Hello, Please know that you are not alone in feeling this way. Panic attacks can affect your over-all well-being drastically. One thing I can suggest is don't try to tell yourself your NOT going to have another one because doing that will only cause more panic & fear. Just know if you got through one you'll definitely get through anymore that come your way. I hope and pray that you feel better.
arfie
arfie
It's normal for me to go numb and dissociate after a panic attack, but that does not make it okay. My own case is extreme and my habit of running away from humanity and my membership in the human species runs deep and long enough that it takes me a lo-o-o-ng time to come back from giving in to the urges. I've been suffering this response since early childhood.

But every case is unique. . .

Perhaps if you share more detail about The Incident? Is this a new phenom in your life? Just wondering. . .

Gentle support while figure out what it is in your own case.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
The fear of having another panic attack will raise your resting anxiety balance level, which means it will take less stress to create the perfect storm panic attack.

Stay hydrated, practice even breathing, gentle motion, and distract thought patterns with positive words and images.

Whatever brought on the panic attack will take determination, strength, and work to process to a better comfort level.

Often, when you process panic attack in writing it out, which is important first step, you find ways to help move forward.

Best wishes.
Tere1313
Tere1313
Sorry I know about that too,panic attacks and anxiety and I have been trying to deny it to myself,and recently I am trying meditations many times,praying ,reading the bible,journal sometimes it work,law always remember God loves all of us,and nothing in life is easy.
StayStrong23
StayStrong23
Oh my. Anxiety is real, and panic attacks can lead to further depression. The good news is much has been learned about depression, and many treatments have been developed to help people overcome and eventually defeat the disease. Your doctor should be able to help you through this, but it will take some time.
In the mean time, (this might seem a little off the wall) have you considered volunteering somewhere? There's something very calming and uplifting about helping others in need. If you are not good with people, animal shelters can always use some assistance. And animals are always glad to see you. It's something. Why not give it a shot? What have you got to lose?
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