Panic attacks have started back up

[LilacSkyyee]

I am 27 years old and have been dealing with severe anxiety and depression for the last 6 months. I used to get the occasional panic attack but haven't had one in months. Welp, today while grocery shopping I had a panic attack out of nowhere and it scared the shit out of me. I started to hyperventilate and then started to cry. I have no idea why or what triggered it but it's terrifying. I feel like I'm slowly losing my mind and there isn't anything I can do to stop it.

[Chica123]

I can relate to your experience. You are not alone. I have learned that the fear of having a panic attack can spiral and have tried to come up with a “toolbox” of strategies to help avoid that spiral. A book called DARE helped me understand how to look at my anxiety and breathing and guided meditation strategies have helped. I have ups and downs, but since my last panic attack in February have not had one and have increasingly had days where I feel normal. There is hope. And knowing that we can affect these anxious thoughts can be empowering. Hang in there. ❤️

[Roses246 in reply to Chica123]

Where did you find the book? Is it a self help book? I'd like to check it out anxiety/depression sufferer for years.

[Chica123 in reply to Roses246]

Hi, I ordered it off Amazon, it’s called

Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks Fast

by Barry McDonagh

It really helped me think about my anxiety in a different way and has helped it not spiral into a panic attack. The key is to accept it, not fear it or fight it... the book outlines the strategies to use when you start feeling anxious...

Hope it works for you, too! 🌼

[Apowersyavg]

I can relate. I’ve been struggling with panic and anxiety for six months to where it has been debilitating. I developed depression from the constant cloud of panic and anxious thoughts. Went away (not fully) but I had a hold and control to where it was just anxiety not full panic and then last month it came back full blown. Feel as if I’m losing my mind. Throw up all the time and I’ve noticed that it’s harder to calm down and they are lasting lounger, carrying over into other days. You are not alone. I cry and wonder when this pain and suffering will end but knowing there are others going through this as well makes some light. ❤️

[Svtempus]

I’ve read a few books: stopping the noise in your head by Reid Wilson and When panic attacks by David Burns.