Panic Attacks Support Group

A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...

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I am getting ready to go to acupuncture and am extremely anxious- not a pa yet but could use some support. Thanks to all-
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hey you ok i just came out of a pa im still all over the place and dont want you to feel like that, think happy thoughts and remember your going there for a reason
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it will be okay think about how its going to help you
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hey, I've had acupunture heaps of times and it really doesn't hurt.. the needles hardly go into your skin. It does work also.
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I would be to facing those needles LOL.
It's the anticipation of going. Try to keep busy before you go. I know how you feel. Think about what your going to do after your apt or what you could do.
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Thanks to everyone for their support. I got there without a PA- YAY! It was my 3rd session and it went pretty well. After my last session I became extremely anxious- I think he opened up too much Qi (Chi) LOL! But this time he did less and today I feel pretty good today. Glad to be off work.

Again thanks so much to everyone and I hope you all have a calm, peaceful weekend.
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