Severe attack

[Ann]

i have ptsd that i cant really tell anyone abt (even though my past psychiatrist suspected it...) and it's getting worse. i can't control anything.
im having an attack right now and i can't hear anything. just a ringing in my ears and it's so loud and it happening over and over again. im hyperventilating and its hard to go on this forum..im going to faint. this is happening almost daily by now and i can't take it anymore.
help?

 

[Puwa]

Why can't you tell anyone about it?

 

[Udosi]

Anxiety is what that sounds like. Or a panic attack. Breathing exercises is good as is DBT soothing techniques.

3 Effective Anxiety Breathing Exercises

Self-Sooth

I also have an app on my phone called What's Up, it is great for anxiety and panic!

 

[Ann]

Why can't you tell anyone about it?

i already tried telling one of my friends. i started crying and had an attack, i regret it to day. i cant really force myself to say anything. i dont want to disappoint my parents, and the psychotherapist i have right now doesnt really like hiding things like that from police.
i feel like shes going to try and make me talk to the police. i already have bad memories talking to the police about something similiar.
i dont even know how to tell anyone.
im scared people will judge me. i cant tell anyone.

 

[Ipusa]

There's a difference between telling someone, telling someone who can help, and telling everyone.

Do I tell some of my doctors? Yes. All of them? No.
Do my parents / family know? No.
Do most of my friends know? No.

Seeking help doesn't mean you have to walk around with a sign reading I HAVE PTSD!
Much less AND IT WAS CAUSED BY...

 

[Apikop]

She can't make you talk to the police and if she's pressuring you to do something you don't want to do, that's not ok.

Are you safe, if something happened you need to tell someone safe that you trust.

 

[Zevet]

I've had horrible experiences with police also, but there are good ones out there too.

If someone hurt you, it's NOT your fault!!!!

 

[Ivo]

The police are scary and it depends who you talk to and how they treat you and act. I have dealt with an amazing police woman and a ton of absolutely awful ones.
Why does she want you to speak to the police?
My therapist came with me when I had to talk to the police as I was so terrified. I still sat there with them and never said anything but it was a start.
Is it just you or are kids involved as it changes things a lot.
The attacks are completely crippling and I really feel for you.
Please keep reaching out and feel free to share, at least you are safe here and maybe others have been through the same and can share their experiences which might help you feel less alone.
X

 

[Rovip]

im scared people will judge me. i cant tell anyone.

I remember feeling like that too. I was afraid of the judgement. I was afraid that speaking about it would make it more real. But I found someone I could trust. Someone whose job it was to be trustworthy and nonjudgmental. And guess what? When I finally broke down and told her the worst of the worst my world didn't collapse. Someone knew my deepest darkest secret and not only was I still alive but I felt relieved. I no longer had fear the possibility of someone else finding out.

 

[Jipeki]

i have ptsd that i cant really tell anyone abt (even though my past psychiatrist suspected it...) and it's getting worse....

Hi there - I am unsure if you have come back on here but hope you okey now?... You really need to get help... its the only way and what you seem to be having is more than a panic anxiety attack. PTSD is a shit load of stuff that you will have to figure out. We are all here on this forum to try and guide you in a way although all our journeys are different. We all experience what you have gone through. Try go and see your doctor and get a therapist to help you through stuff. I find that mindfullness and progressive muscular therapy helps me relieve my anxiety attacks but the scariest part is when it happens its like the mind freezes and we dont know what to do. So you need to try and get help asap so you can learn to avoid this from happening. Hope you okey ? hang in there please