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Posted 4/16/2014 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
I'm just sitting here doing some homework and all of a sudden I get dizzy/light headed, my heart starts pounding, I start getting some palpitations and I'm having trouble breathing. Then I started to panic feeling like a panic attack was coming on. I haven't had one since February! I was feeling just fine, having a pretty good day really other than being tired. Why does this have to happen??

Just needed to vent! This is so frustrating! I will take a few minutes and do some breathing exercises.
Posted 4/16/2014 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Don't you hate when you're having a good day then all of a sudden you're hit with a panic attack? It doesn't seem fair. I think some of my worst anxiety attacks came on when everything seemed to be going pretty good for me. I was having one just a bit ago. I'm still dealing with the after effects so I feel your pain! But we'll get through it. Tomorrow is another day!
Posted 4/16/2014 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
I said the same thing a few weeks ago.. Ughhh i will be having a good day and not stressed and wham.. Also I can be relaxing and my mind seems clear and it hits.. I want to wake up and not have to worry if it will be a good or bad day..
Posted 4/16/2014 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you. It is just nice to have others that understand. It helps so much. :)
Posted 4/16/2014 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
Yes it is. It helps me to know I'm not crazy .. I read a lot of posts on here daily and it helps..
Posted 4/16/2014 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
MGG,

Great job on using your coping skills to help you through! I do hoped that it helped bring you some relief.

Keep up the good work, and know that better days are ahead as you continue your recovery efforts!

Keep posting, we understand and are cheering you on!

S.C.
Posted 4/16/2014 8:34 AM (GMT 0)
Know how you're feeling !!

You learn to cope with the anxiety of anticipated situations or things you know you have to do .... and often find "that wasn't so bad" "I can do that" BUT the spontaneous panic attack is the one that really plays with your psyche for ages afterwards.

What you can't do, although so very tempting, is retreat back "into the cave". Just treat it day by day and gradually allow your confidence to come back.
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