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...
My anxiety has gotten worse over the past year. I just got into a new school and since then my panic attacks started to get really bad. At first I just kept going to school when I felt panicky. But now my anxiety and panic attacks are so bad I am afraid to go to school or even go to the store alone.
Today I tried to go to school again after staying home for almost two weeks. I walked to the train station because i go to school by taking the train. I was so scared and i felt so dizzy and panicky I didnt get on the train and I was already late for school. I waited for another hour at the station hoping the feelings would pass but they did not so I went back home.
Next week I have an appointment with a new therapist and I hope it is going to work. I tell my parents everything that bugs me and they understand me and are willing to help. My dads side of the family suffers from anxiety and panic attacks so he knows what im going trough.
My anxiety is ruining my life and keeps me from doing the things I really want to do...
Im sorry if my english is bad. I'm dutch.
You need something that will change your mood or feeling of anxiety. For me, its Cold..... It can be very cold air by going outside. Or icy cold water on my face and the back of my neck. It sort of shocks me back to reality. If you can get to a bathroom, try cold water. Wash your face.... Put some on the back of your neck.
I'm glad your parents are understanding and especially your father. They must be good parents I think.
Think or read about what others do to quickly get you past your anxiety and panic attacks.
Stay with us here and let us support you and try to help you get through this.
I'ts great that you have something to ease the feelings of anxiety.
I will try to follow your advice and see if that works for me too.
For me i have to fully 100% focus on what iam doing a talk myself through the steps. My medication helps a lot as well.