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Can't stop feeling panicky.
I can't believe I'm actually posting about this on a public forum, but here goes...
For nearly two weeks now I've been feeling almost constantly panicky. I've had to walk out of lessons a couple of times because of it. Last week I felt kind of tense in my head whereas now it's more in my chest. It's really starting to freak me out. Also, my vision is not affected, but I feel detached, as if I'm seeing things in a different way. It's like when you feel tired and you don't totally take everything in, only it's like that all the time.
There are a couple of things I think it could be; firstly, I have A Level exams next month (although I'm not actually that concerned about them). Secondly, I saw a play two weeks ago called 'The Cut' which kind of freaked me out - embarrasingly I have a phobia of blood and I had to walk out the play for fifteen minutes because it freaked me out. Then I worried about why it disturbed me so much, and that was really when I started feeling anxious.
Also, the moment where my anxiety totally started was in my boyfriend's room; about a month before that I had tried hash cake for the first time (I had never even been drunk before). I took too much and it freaked me out, so perhaps being back there was a reminder of it. When I started panicking I just felt like I had to get out of the room.
This is really freaking me out, and it's kind of embarrassing when it happens in lessons or at work. I try to control it, but sometimes I feel like I have to get out of the room. Have any of you experienced anything like this before? Should I see a doctor or hope it goes away on its own? I'd appreciate some advice.
For nearly two weeks now I've been feeling almost constantly panicky. I've had to walk out of lessons a couple of times because of it. Last week I felt kind of tense in my head whereas now it's more in my chest. It's really starting to freak me out. Also, my vision is not affected, but I feel detached, as if I'm seeing things in a different way. It's like when you feel tired and you don't totally take everything in, only it's like that all the time.
There are a couple of things I think it could be; firstly, I have A Level exams next month (although I'm not actually that concerned about them). Secondly, I saw a play two weeks ago called 'The Cut' which kind of freaked me out - embarrasingly I have a phobia of blood and I had to walk out the play for fifteen minutes because it freaked me out. Then I worried about why it disturbed me so much, and that was really when I started feeling anxious.
Also, the moment where my anxiety totally started was in my boyfriend's room; about a month before that I had tried hash cake for the first time (I had never even been drunk before). I took too much and it freaked me out, so perhaps being back there was a reminder of it. When I started panicking I just felt like I had to get out of the room.
This is really freaking me out, and it's kind of embarrassing when it happens in lessons or at work. I try to control it, but sometimes I feel like I have to get out of the room. Have any of you experienced anything like this before? Should I see a doctor or hope it goes away on its own? I'd appreciate some advice.
maybe its claustrophobia
id recommend going to see a doctor, be open though and he/she might have a good reason.
id recommend going to see a doctor, be open though and he/she might have a good reason.
I think it's a combination of several things. I don't like lifts that much, but I wouldn't say I was that claustrophobic.
I'm agoraphobic and it definitely sounds like you're having panic attacks. I would recommend going to the doctor, because they'll be more knowledgeable and will be able to refer you to someone if necessary.
Don't worry too much though. Most people have a period in which they get panic attacks, it's just it doesn't develop for everyone. You've got to think, "Right, I've been nervous, but that doesn't mean it's going to happen again. It didn't happen before, so why will it happen again? It won't". I know how tough that is!
If you're having a panic attack there are a number of things you can try to calm yourself down. Take deeep breaths. Pick a three-digit-number and count back in 7s, so you're concentrating on something else. If you're having negative thoughts, try and reverse them (e.g. if you were thinking "My friend didn't wave when I saw her, she can't like me" think "She didn't see me" - obviously that's not the kind of negative thinking you have during a panic attack, but it's an example!) Oh, and you can clench your muscles really hard and then relax them. Do it for every muscle in your body from your toes to your head (or vice versa). Do this at night too, before you go to sleep (which you should get lots of!) There are a number of techniques (I can't remember any others though).
If you do need to go out, don't get embarrassed. It's not your fault, and it's not something you can help, although you can learn to control it (and it might not even happen again!).
Hope that helps and good luck x
Don't worry too much though. Most people have a period in which they get panic attacks, it's just it doesn't develop for everyone. You've got to think, "Right, I've been nervous, but that doesn't mean it's going to happen again. It didn't happen before, so why will it happen again? It won't". I know how tough that is!
If you're having a panic attack there are a number of things you can try to calm yourself down. Take deeep breaths. Pick a three-digit-number and count back in 7s, so you're concentrating on something else. If you're having negative thoughts, try and reverse them (e.g. if you were thinking "My friend didn't wave when I saw her, she can't like me" think "She didn't see me" - obviously that's not the kind of negative thinking you have during a panic attack, but it's an example!) Oh, and you can clench your muscles really hard and then relax them. Do it for every muscle in your body from your toes to your head (or vice versa). Do this at night too, before you go to sleep (which you should get lots of!) There are a number of techniques (I can't remember any others though).
If you do need to go out, don't get embarrassed. It's not your fault, and it's not something you can help, although you can learn to control it (and it might not even happen again!).
Hope that helps and good luck x
just dont eat happy cakes they can **** some people up. it just doesnt react well with some people :/ the feelings will go away after a bit xxx
Thanks for the advice - I saw a doctor earlier and was prescribed some Betablockers to calm me down.
That's a good idea, thanks.
Trust me, I've totally learned my lesson. Some people can handle them and others can't; I took too much anyway.
Pick a three-digit-number and count back in 7s, so you're concentrating on something else.
That's a good idea, thanks.
just dont eat happy cakes they can **** some people up. it just doesnt react well with some people :/ the feelings will go away after a bit xxx
Trust me, I've totally learned my lesson. Some people can handle them and others can't; I took too much anyway.
Um, well the Betablockers have stopped me panicking, but I still feel very unreal. It just feels as if this isn't really happening, and I'm just in a dream. It seems to be getting worse and it's really freaking me out. I'll probably ask to be referred to a therapist. 
What are hash cakes? 
Cthulhufiend
Um, well the Betablockers have stopped me panicking, but I still feel very unreal. It just feels as if this isn't really happening, and I'm just in a dream. It seems to be getting worse and it's really freaking me out. I'll probably ask to be referred to a therapist.
It could just be that your body is getting used to the betablockers.....
I know I've started on antidepressants this week (for anxiety), and there have been times at which I've felt odd... with any pills it takes a bit of time for your body to get used to it.
Im going through the exact same thing and have been since about october last year.
I have only learnt how to deal with it, as I went along, as you kind of find your own coping stratergies.
I do find that its helpful to know that other people are going through the same thing. Its tough, but ive found that its gradually getting better.
I have only learnt how to deal with it, as I went along, as you kind of find your own coping stratergies.
I do find that its helpful to know that other people are going through the same thing. Its tough, but ive found that its gradually getting better.
i know what you're going through, panic attacks are horrible.
Panic attacks can basically be trigered from any kinda of situation that makes you feel particularly anxious. This thought of being anxious sticks in your mind and it turns into a viscous cycle where your brain becomes anxious that you will become this anxious again. The more anxious you get about this fear of another panic attack..the more panicky you become.
However basically we need to 'train' your brain to not keep thinking about when your next panic attack will be and thus you will stop getting them. Try your very hardest to forget about them, this will be difficult but with the tablets (which if don't work..you should go back to your doctor who will probably prescribe you with something esle) eventually you will notice them fading. Don't keep this hidden..the more 'alone' you feel, the more scared or anxious you are likely to feel. However only tell people you trust.
As for the feeling spaced out this could be due to the hash. The same effects happened to me (which really surprised me as my friends all take it fine and feel stoned for a while, but then back to their normal selves). However everyone is different and things effect people differently. So my advice for that would be that i would think the effects will wear off soon but if not then tell your doctor.
good luck
pm me if you want
xxxx
Panic attacks can basically be trigered from any kinda of situation that makes you feel particularly anxious. This thought of being anxious sticks in your mind and it turns into a viscous cycle where your brain becomes anxious that you will become this anxious again. The more anxious you get about this fear of another panic attack..the more panicky you become.
However basically we need to 'train' your brain to not keep thinking about when your next panic attack will be and thus you will stop getting them. Try your very hardest to forget about them, this will be difficult but with the tablets (which if don't work..you should go back to your doctor who will probably prescribe you with something esle) eventually you will notice them fading. Don't keep this hidden..the more 'alone' you feel, the more scared or anxious you are likely to feel. However only tell people you trust.
As for the feeling spaced out this could be due to the hash. The same effects happened to me (which really surprised me as my friends all take it fine and feel stoned for a while, but then back to their normal selves). However everyone is different and things effect people differently. So my advice for that would be that i would think the effects will wear off soon but if not then tell your doctor.
good luck
pm me if you want
xxxx
Cthulhufiend
Um, well the Betablockers have stopped me panicking, but I still feel very unreal. It just feels as if this isn't really happening, and I'm just in a dream. It seems to be getting worse and it's really freaking me out. I'll probably ask to be referred to a therapist.
Gosh, I can relate to everything you've said so much... 'unreal' was always the only word I could come up with to describe that feeling. It's a weird one isn't it? (For me at least, it was triggered at least in part by mildly hyperventilating all the time - your brain gets too much oxygen and it can make you feel quite spaced out. Sometimes knowing the cause can make it a bit less scary. It can, and will, go away.)
I went through a spell of very very severe panic attacks when I was in my early teens - like you, they were probably triggered by a combination of factors and stresses in my life at the time. I got rushed to the doctor one night when my family weren't sure what was going on and I just couldn't breathe, but all he told me to do was breathe into a paper bag. Over the next few months, I went through it all and it was absolutely awful. There was a stage where I couldn't get into a friend's car or anything because I panicked if I was in a situation I couldn't leave.
I'm now 20 and can't remember the last time I had a panic attack. I never took medication or had therapy but I did a combination of things to help me get over it, but it's very gradual and it's just about changing the way you think and learning to cope with things. I won't write an essay about it here but if you want to talk further about it then perhaps PM me. I just had to reply, because reading what you wrote was so uncomfortably familiar and I really feel for you. It's terrifying and nasty but you can and will get over this - I'm proof that it can happen.
Take care and please do PM me if you feel it would help xxx
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