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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VioletOctober
VioletOctober
Going through my days in a dream-like state lately. Its so frustrating. It's like I cant truly embrace the good things around me because feeling so detatched and out of body is to much for me. I cant escape my own mind..what can possibly make you feel uneasy. Panic and anxiety acting up. To much on my mind. I'm feeling a bit scared of life in general again and also feeling incapable, though I know I can be capable. My anxiety gets the best of me and causes me to zone out to easily.it has a way of making you confused and unhappy with decisions.
CindysRain
CindysRain
Hello Violet.

I've detached before many times and I know it stinks. I was wondering if you have a past history of abuse? I have PTSD from abuse and detaching is common with us.

Not saying you have that, but reading your post makes me think of times I felt just like you.

Anxiety is a vicious cycle. Once you've had a panic attack, it snowballs from there. Journaling down your thoughts and feelings helps a lot.

It's also good to make plans now for the times when you feel like your melting down. Try crafts/hobbies, exercise, anything that will help you refocus your brain and help you calm down.

Best of luck to you Violet.
harry3333
harry3333
derealisation is described at google to stop it you need to relax more and to stop worrying and stop thinking about yourself and your problems
try listening to favourite music
WishKittie
WishKittie
Everything you wrote sums up exactly how I feel. I wish I could give you some advice right now but I still haven't figured out why I feel this way either. Going through the motions of a meaningless day unable to enjoy any of the happy events. I make myself angry because I feel I should be more appreciative of what I have but I just cannot find it inside me. I do not know why I feel so empty. Stay strong hun, hopefully we can overcome this :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you for sharing. It sounds like you have generalized anxiety rather than panic disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is different than panic disorder in the way duration and intensity. Generalized is a consistent low to medium anxiety that creates an individual to be consumed with constant worrying. There are medications and therapies that treat this and would give you the ability to manage your anxiety and feel better. It is great that you are in this support group because you are not alone. Are you currently in one on one counseling?