anxiety attack

jellybean · Newbie User Joined: Dec 28, 2007 Posts: 61

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 - Confused

Infected_Malignity · Intermediate User Joined: Oct 17, 2007 Posts: 292

hey, who said anxiety makes you weird anyway?

jellybean · Newbie User Joined: Dec 28, 2007 Posts: 61

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 · Newbie User Joined: Mar 08, 2008 Posts: 5

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 · Newbie User Joined: Mar 08, 2008 Posts: 7

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 · Newbie User Joined: Mar 08, 2008 Posts: 5

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....

macinesin · Newbie User Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 2

Anxiety disorder is a blanket term covering several different forms of abnormal, pathological anxiety, fears, phobias. It describes nervous system disorders as irrational or illogical worry.Anxiety can be accompanied by headache, sweating, palpitations, and hypertension.http://www.myanxietyattacks.com/anxiety-cures/anxiety-medication/azapirones/

matewzin · Newbie User Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 7

Why you are feeling about your panic attack?My suggestion for you is to be positive and take that as a part of your life rather than as a disorder so that you feel calm.
http://www.myanxietyattacks.com/anxiety-disorders/panic-disorder/

matewzin · Newbie User Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 7

Anxiety panic disorder is a very disabling condition that can interfere with your daily life. It can interfere during driving, when speaking in public or when doing simple tasks like shopping. To improve the quality of your life you need to know how to overcome anxiety panic attacks.
http://www.myanxietyattacks.com/anxiety-disorders/panic-disorder/