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Upcoming Panic Attack

beingshannon
beingshannon
I feel a panic attack coming on today. I am just starting to feel my heart racing and little pinpricks all over my body. I feel under attack. That is the only way to describe it. I am under atack and I am trying to go through it without others around me seeing what is happening to me.

Any tips on how to stay sane when you are under attack by everything and anything and you feel like a loser and you feel like no one loves you?
gramybear
gramybear
First of all, you have got to STOP calling yourself a loser. What or who gave you the thoughts in your head that you are a loser? And why can't you allow someone to help you get through the panic attack? Do you not have anyone that would be willing to help you? If not, I hope you will find a Therapist to talk to, possibly find the right medication to take when the attacks get really bad, and always know that we are here to help and support you through the tough times, Okay??? Hugs GB
Calebb
Calebb
I think I know what u mean about not wanting to allow others around to (about mounting anxiety). Looking back six months to what maybe I don't WANT to remember.

But I wonder if it makes sense to let on a little. Not lots, to the point your friends start clutching, but just enough that the more sensitive of the try to deflect pressure-causing things away from you.


Now if one's to follow this philosophy, it would be with the assumption that you're not often around cold and petty people.
/is late, gotta go
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have found, though YEARS of suffering from panic attacks, the worst thing for me to do is fight it.. Ask yourself, what is the worst that can happen? What will happen to me if I let this happen and "Feel " it? Tell yourself, " I have had these before, have I went crazy? no. "Have I died? No.. not going to happen this time either... It s human nature to want these feelings to stop, immediately, but truth is.. they may not. Our minds put us in a fight or flight mode when panic sets in, take that away.. Take control of the panic by not giving it control over your mind.. I say all this, fully knowing how HORRIBLE and virtually IMPOSSIBLE it is to actually do it..But it has helped me before...maybe it will help you..Best of luck! Keep reading and posting... keep your mind busy!