anxiety attack

jellybean

Well-known member
Hiya just went out for lunch there and had a really nice day and then outa nowhere I statred to get an axiety attack, had to tell the people I was with that I was going home coz I felt panicy and now I feel like a weirdo - :?
 

jellybean

Well-known member
to the healthy out there it's strange that someone would be fine one minute and then out of nowhere start sweating and having a panic attack
 

anon86

Member
i understand what you're saying jellybean ... tonight i had plans to go watch a movie @ a friends house then roll to a party. but as we were watching the movie i started to feel an anxiety attack coming on. eventually i told my friend that i just wasn't feeling well and had to go home. ruined my night, and maybe his unfortunately. this is so stressfull on one hand im dealing with a lack of social life which makes me depressed but on the other hand, my social life is being obstructed by my anxiety.
 

Elaine

Member
I have a tip for you!

My therapist told me to make an information sheet about panic attacks and give it to the people around me. That way if I get an attack I dont have to feel weird about it.

Most people in general dont even know what a panic attack is, therefore it is up to us sufferers to make it known. We have to spread the message that we are not freaks, mad or going completely bonkers.

After suffering for 8 years I found myself telling more and more people I come into contact with about how I feel. I used to say "I dont feel well" and leave but now I take the time to tell them that I am having a panic attack. The info sheet comes in handy because all you have to do is give it to them and let them read it for themselves.
 

anon86

Member
that is a very concise and straight forward way of handling the issue. the only draw back is the stigma associated with it. or, the percieved stigma. while many people would just say "ok, is there anything I can do" it paits a picture of helplessness or even sickness on the panic victim. however, in retrospect I wish i would have just told him about the attack. If i did i probably would be out at that party right now....
 
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