The Sleeping Giant

Ok, I would like to start out by saying thank you to

all of you who gave advice and support from my last

thread, it is much apprieciated.  It's good to know others

experience the same things, and that i am not alone.

So... Moving right along.  I was at work today and on my way back I could feel the tingleing starting to work its way over my face.  As I sat at a desk I started to feel anxious, I couldn't get my mind off the feeling, it was too overwhelming.  One of my supervisors didn't understand, as it seems with most who don't get anxiety attacks, what was wrong.  I took a break and went into the office and started to cry uncontrollably.  I haven't cried like that in a long time.  I did't even know what I was crying about.  When it was done I felt a lot better, confused as to what was going on, but better none the less.  The time during the attack seems like a total blur.  I have come to think that it may have been triggered by caffine.  I don't sleep as much as I would like, so coffee and soda have become a staple.  I was fine all day, until I came home for lunch and had a Mountain Dew.  Then it seemed to hit me shortly after.  Has Anyone else had this type of effect from caffine!?

Since caffine is a stimulent I try to avoid it as much as possible when I'm having what I call "anxiety days".  This can be hard to do if your use to caffine, going go turkey may give you headaches and other problems, but limiting caffine is recommend according to what I have read.  I'm glad you could find somewhere to let go and that you felt better afterwards.  I know what you mean when others don't get your anxiety/panic attacks, thats why I'm so greatful for a site like this where I can talk to others who understand.

Hope tomorrow is better for you.

Stories yes caffeine will and can have an effect on you and you A/P
Hey listen there is not a thing wrong with letting those tears flow you have been thru quite the lot in last couple of weeks and more
This is where you come to vent (glad you did and) get things off your chest
I myself cried most of the day yesterday was an emotional wreck and yep I had gingerale sitting beside me lol
So glad you are finding your place here with us
How is your G/F doing I am sure that plays on you as well
Take care
Lyn

I agree caffeine defiantly effects my a/p. I think its recommended to also stay away from sugar. I don't have alot of luck with that one though. And crying is such a huge relief, sometimes when I'm really feeling anxious I will make myself cry so I can feel better, which usually is not too hard.

I try to avoid caffeine at all costs myself, no matter how tired I am at the office. Nervous/tired causes me to panic.

But same thing happened to me at work yesterday but I just tried to stay calm, and was extremely tired from not having enough sleep the night before.

Then I was at home last night and started panicing and balling for no reason. After I cry, I tend to calm down too.

Twiggygal~

Stay away from caffeine! I can only handle a very small amount, any more and I get anxiety.