I just changed jobs - got layed off = went to a really busy law firm. my ex was givingme problems the same week - then i went a long way to take my son somewhere in town and had to go back to pick him up - i wasexhausted and couldn't get a nap in cause my 3 yr kept waking me up. soooo, on the way to go get him - i kept feeling like i couldn't breathe properly. like i could feel the sensation in my throat going into my lungs. my allergies are bad despite allergy shots and taking zyrtec yesterday. i felt like this last week too when i started my new job after i took the stairs (only 3 flights) on my break. like i couldn't catch my breath. i think i'm just stressed - i had been working a temp job for a week and then got this job offer. was really concerned i took the wrong job and then 2 girls told me bad stories about
the place i chose. now i'm freaking out. the only thing is i am 1/2 a mile from my son's daycare and closer to home which is nice - don't have to drive downtown anymore.
anyway, i took a xanax - hadn't taken one in over 6 months cause i usually try to handle it on my own. telling myself it's no big deal. i picked up my son and told him how i was feeling. you know 16 yr olds. he said you are just making yourself feel that way i think. ugh so after about 20 minutes it just wore off. but all the while i kept thinking "what if it isn't anxiety and there is something wrong with me? my lungs?" i HATE this stupid anxiety. not many people i know have it so it's hard to find someone to talk to!!!! i wish i had a phone buddy to call that didn't think i was crazy! haha
i had to urinate (the strong urge to that i've read is a symptom) then i started shaking. after that i went for a long walk with my 3 yr old and i was fine. that xanx made me exhausted later though. fell asleep by 10pm. it wiped me - that or the attack. now today i keep thinking about it and what if it happens again. but then i think - i survived it and obviously it wasn't breathing problems cause i'm still here and fine. ha i wish i could prevent myself fromgetting so worked up!!!! i know the breathing exercises, etc. i could take a deep breath so i knew i was fine but was panicking! i'm so glad this site is here. makes me feel like i'm not alone.