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Posted 8/4/2013 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
I'm scared to death that I'm going to have another attack like I did yesterday and I can't deal. I'm going so insane of this fear. I feel like something is wrong with me
Posted 8/4/2013 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Shadawn,

I'm so sorry to hear your having a hard time. Please know you are not alone. It can feel so frustrating and overwhelming but know we are all here for you. I've been having really high anxiety lately as well and deep breathing and exercising seem to help some. I know it feels like the worst possible thing to do some jumping jacks or run in place, but it's gotten some adrenaline out for me and serves as a good distraction. Hang in there and I'm sending hugs and good vibes your way.
Posted 8/4/2013 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
I always repeat this verse when I am anxious or afraid of something or a situation.

For God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of power,and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

I dont have any other advice. I hope this helps. You are in my prayers.
Posted 8/4/2013 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone. Yesterday was probably the worst I've ever had. After I had the palpitation then the horrible heat in my chest about 5 minutes later the actual anxiety kicked in. Felt like my heart was going to explode. My pulse was like 160 or more and felt like I was going to pass out and tons of numbness. It was just horrible. I've never had one like that before. I thought my heart was just going to beat so hard it would stop. I'm still not 100% certain in my head that I didn't have a heart attack. I just can't get past it
Posted 8/4/2013 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
Shadawn, If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

Just wondering. Fox
Posted 8/4/2013 5:39 AM (GMT 0)
Shadawn,

In the hallway of the ER, while my husband was sedated for a severe panic attack, I once asked the RN, "Can he give himself a heart attack?!?" He smiled, hugged me, and said, "No, it's just very uncomfortable."

(This was before I started having panic attacks.)

You can make it through these attacks. They're not going to really hurt you. As scary and uncomfortable as it was, you made it through the attack yesterday. Now, you're even stronger than you were before that attack.

Praying for you and sending warm & fuzzy vibes! :)
Posted 8/4/2013 6:05 AM (GMT 0)
Shadawn for the last few days Ive had palp and made me catch my chest like whats going on,and I be like oh God I bind this right now in the name of Jesus that this palp stop now. And even tho for a 2nd fear set in I had to hold on to God has it in his hand&all was well&yesterday when I got ready to go up and see my sister,I had a flash back of me being in that mind set of doom when I was sick. And oh boy did panic set in and my mind started to run I kept speaking stay calm,I couldn't stop moving&even thought of going to the ER from up there seeing my sister. And I started to talk to my sister&I tried to keep my mind busy,and just kept talking until I was like Iam ok hold on to your faith&keep your head up hun you can make it trust it&know it.
Posted 8/4/2013 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Fox I am 30. I've been having panic anxiety on and off since I was 17. During an attack when it kicks your pulse so high it feels like your going to pass out is when I feel no one else has ever had that feeling. It's just so scary. All I can think about is not leaving my kids
Posted 8/4/2013 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
It is scary Shadawn...but you are not going anywhere!:)

You are going to learn the tools to help control the anxiety, and maybe even stop the attacks altogether.

Use the breathing and relaxation techniques that are proven to work.

Pick a postive mantra or two that will help to get you through the attacks.

Your tools and words of reassurance will help you to navigate through these tough times, and eventually you will start to notice that they lose their power to frighten you so much, and they will start to fade.

Keep posting with us as well. Support is a key part of the healing process.:)

S.C.
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