Just Curious....how Would You Describe Your Panic Attacks

[BlackbirdSinging]

Inhale to the count of 4, hold to the count of 4, exhale to the count of four, hold to the count of 4 and repeat 3 more times. Puts you in control of the situation and slows your breathing and heartbeat. Really helps in a pinch.

I do the same thing! It really helps me too. It doesn't take it all away but, it definitely slows me down and helps me to physically calm down a little bit. Once I slow myself down it's a lot easier to try to slow down my racing thoughts.

 

[Unbelievable]

My panic attacks are the worst feeling ever. I feel like there's no hope for me I'm going to die any second and probably go to hell. Its the most helpless feeling. I feel that none can help me and I cant help myself either its just such a powerless reaction...

It has to do with certain specific things that I dont identify with and like threaten my existence, my being. smells, voices/noises, colors, patterns in general trigger them. but most often its certain locations that i cant run from.

Im very sensitive to my environment and sometimes the people around me that give me this feeling. they have low vibrations, negative thoughts and feelings about the world that kinda drown me in it if im supposed to stay around.

Places I get these panic attacks at are usually classrooms and hospitals(worse) but the worst are those connected with my trauma. Anything that connects with in the slightest way it scares the hell out of me.

Its like if someone is putting a knife to my throat and make me beg to feel better again.... basically :grumpy:

 

[OliviaMadison]

When I flip out, (don't really think you can even call it a panic attack..) since I'm a claustrophobic schizophrenic, I hear voices taunting me, and I just cry as loud and hard as I can. It feels like I'm in a tight cage wherever I go. Two or more people in a room scares the hell out of me. I feel like I can't breathe, and I just break. It's terrible. Like if I'm on a bus, and someone has their hand on my seat from behind, I flip out because they're "too close" to me. It's ridiculous, I know..

 

[Natalialynnll]

Mine start out as I feel slightly dizzy and my chest starts to hurt. I then somehow think I can't breath and I feel as though this overwhelming pain in my chest isn't going to go away, like my heart is literally breaking and it's going to kill me. I freak out.

I've had panic attacks since I was 6. Although it's hard to control them I end up ok, but it's terrifying to go through.

 

[kristy91]

Only trying to relax now, I had a massive panic attack 2 pm this afternoon. I had a bad day, could be losing my job over PTSD and have to face my boss tomorrow who isn't the nicest person...And just before that see my Therapist. I am so anxious, as soon as my partner got home I broke down and couldn't breathe properly because I was hyperventilating and felt extremely worried and scared to face work and therapy on the same day. My heart was pounding & when I went for some tissues my legs felt like jelly and I got dizzy/light headed. I told my partner I think I'm going to pass out. I was sweaty and shaking and just felt so weak. My partner had to lay me down and spend 30 mins slowly calming me down, so I didn't pass out from crying and hyperventilating. I haven't eaten or slept in 48 hours, and still can't sleep tonight. Oh and bowel 'issues' are a problem.

Also, I am sore physically and have a bad tooth/jaw ache that not sure would relate it anxiety/panic attack or not.

I am relatively new to accepting I have PTSD (Or just stopped avoiding the truth) and this is the first real relapse I have had in 3 years and finally getting real help. I'm 21.
Mine are usually triggered by stress or fear. I have basically spent 9 days in my house with anxiety, among other things and only had 1 good day during this hellish time. Geez I would love a remote that paused my life when I needed.

I was a victim of on going child sexual abuse, and I just hate thinking who or what I would have been if he didn't do what he did to me. But I try to see it positively. I'm stronger than most people, and this will make me a great Mum when I have children one day etc.

Stay strong everyone!