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...
I am experiencing anxiety or panic attack feeling currently and it frightens me. I’m on day 2. And I don’t know how to stop the tears and thoughts Of worry. It’s like I’m not in my own skin and I’m afraid to be alone. I don’t feel like this is even me and I’m afraid I’ll never feel normal again. This happened 17 years ago when I was pregnant now it came on full force yesterday and I can’t get relief from it. I try meditation I learned yesterday. I’m just having a hard time focusing. I am new to this and looking for advice .
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Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
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I'm horrified! I knew my insurance would go up due to getting a new car but I didn't expect it to go up over $2,000. I did have an accident with the snow/ice in the winter. I was just telling my brother that I have had my car since March 2, 2026 and have only spent $75 on an oil change. Now this! I called another insurance company and their quote was over $4,000. I guess I have to pay...
So sorry you are dealing with these panic attacks. I am a 20+ year anxiety disorder sufferer, and I really hate panic attacks too!!
Did something happen recently that may have stressed you, worried you? Sometimes if we know what triggered it, and address what that trigger was, our anxiety will soon go away.
If your anxiety continues, please make an appointment with a psychiatrist for possible as-needed medication. Medications such as Valium, Xanax, Ativan, will take the anxiety away in 20 minutes, and will calm you for 4 hours.
And check online for a therapist in your area who deals with anxiety, and talking to them should really help you.
Try to destress best you can, get plenty of sleep, stay hydrated, eat healthy foods and get a little exercise. All of these things will help your anxiety.
You are not alone! There is another board on here, called "Anxiety" that has more people on it, if you'd like to post on there as well.
Good luck, it's scary, but you are going to be okay.