Randomly recalling embarrassing moments

[11yrsnoob]

My brain randomly reminds me of my embarrassing or failing moments and I immediately, like an involuntary reaction, let out a quick, loud groan! Saying “ugh” when you remember sth embarrassing is normal but mine is bordering on involuntary reaction because i feel like that situation is not in my control. I don’t wanna be reminded of that but yet here I’m thinking of it and freaking out for a second. It happens really fast and out of the blue. Is this a kind of a panic attack?

[CazO46]

Hi, I don't know if what you are experiencing is a panic attack but I would certainly say it's linked to anxiety. I think when I'm feeling a bit low I sometimes cringe at the many embarrassing things I've done in my life. Everyone has these moments, I don't remember other people's just my own ! Take care

[11yrsnoob in reply to CazO46]

Hi, ty for sharing your experience. I do have anxiety issues from early childhood. Tc.

[HEJAN417]

I am laughing to myself because I know exactly what you mean, I think it's normal... sometimes my brain flashes to something bad happening to a love one or I think the worse when the phone rings.... they are sort of many panic attacks, why does our brain do this?

[11yrsnoob in reply to HEJAN417]

What you shared is similar to sth I wrote in another post. I have those irrational fears too. I have had them since early childhood. I used to worry that sth bad had happened to my mom or dad if they are not home by the usual time. My parents told me that when I was really young, like 4 or 5, while playing outside, I would go into the house and check on them to make sure they are still home. Some ppl are just like that I think.