Eating Disorders Support Group
Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.
i have been rather stressed out lately with school, friends, family, work... and this past week i have been eating more than usual since my friends were with me all day everyday and i had to eat. on sunday i weighed myself since that was the first chance i got. panicked a bit when i realised i had gained about 5 lbs then i ignored it and went on about my day. later on that night i felt really anxious and upset and then it became hard to breathe and before i knew it i was hyperventillating and i felt dizzy,nauseous, and my hands, feet and legs were tingling i thought i was going to pass out or something. then a little bit later it went away. Then today at school i had a piece of my friends califlower and the same thing happened! not as bad as the first time. but im not sure what this is? is it a panic attack? what do you do to make it go away? can someone please explain this! thank you
The symptoms happen because you have too much adrenaline surging through your body in response to a preceived threat of some sort (food). To gain control of the panic you need to slow down your adrenaline production. The only way do to this naturally is by making your body relax. Relaxation is a skill that can be self-taught. Google "relaxation" and there's loads of free stuff online.
Basically, if you steady your breathing the rest will follow. Try and close your eyes, breathe in SLOWLY though your nose, then out again just as slowly though your mouth.
Ptactice it when you're not anxious, then when you need to do it you will be able to tell yourself,"I will be calm!" and start the breathing.
It really works.Good luck!