Panic attack...

[Racheezy]

I’m having a panic attack. Ugggh. I start this job tomorrow and I was trying on my scrubs again then started getting sick. I’m under my blanket trying to calm down but it’s starting to get worse. I don’t want to really really get sick so I’m trying to distract myself... it’s just not working rn. My mind is just going 100mph about all the new smells and the new faces. I don’t know anyone there. How am I supposed to do this job? I prob won’t even be able to eat all day tomorrow bc im afraid I’ll get sick due to this. Why can’t I just be normal!?

[Michael8072]

Hugs sent your way! Take a couple deep breaths. This feeling will pass! I wish you luck tomorrow. I hope you have a great first day!!

[Krn210]

But you are normal! Everyone is nervous for their first day. Everything will go well and the newness won’t take long to fade away. Hoping your first day goes extremely well!

[pink83737]

You will be okay! Deep breaths! Try doing some meditation and getting the headspace app before going in, I’m sure it could help a ton! Praying for you❤️

[Princesa_100]

Run towards fear and not away from it. We only got one life to live.

[SlothTamer]

Think of how proud you will feel after you have clocked out after your first shift! How proud you will feel after working through half of your shift; one hour; or even 5 minutes. Give yourself little nudges to acknowledge your little victories throughout the day.

Everyone is nervous on their first day. Yes this is true.

Take some time to talk to yourself in front of the mirror and just vent out every single worry.

Be honest when you arrive and let them know you are nervous.

I find the tools of anxietycoach.com helpful. The site is by Dr David Carbonell. Please see if his tips on deep breathing are helpful.

You are talented and meet the qualifications otherwise you would not have gotten the job, right?

I wish you all the best and hope that you keep us posted.

[Racheezy]

It’s just my panic attacks come with nausea so I’m just afraid that I won’t be able to even carry a conversation. Or that I might feel sick when it’s time for lunch. The panic went away. I took deep breaths, curled up in my blanket and closed my eyes. I almost actually fell asleep but didn’t. Plus, I still haven’t had anything to eat. I’m afraid that it just won’t settle in my stomach. That’s why I don’t feel like mine are “normal.” I’ve lost weight and I’m already a small girl. When I was younger I was bullied about being anorexic. I’m just really small so it worries me a lot. Most of my fears stem from what people will think if I have a panic attack in that way. I just don’t want that to resurface if I go into panic mode at some point tomorrow.

[Helperneedshelp]

Just a little tip I have found helpful. I like to put a big clay ice pack on my chest when I can’t calm down. I bought mine at target. The coldness distracts me from chest pains I get during anxiety but it also kind of works like a weighted blanket sort of treatment.

[Racheezy in reply to Helperneedshelp]

I never thought of using an ice pack on my chest. That’s a really good idea. I’ve also seen the weighted blankets and have considered purchasing one esp since when I have anxiety all I want is my bed. It’s become my little safe space.

[Helperneedshelp]

Yes you should try it. I have never seen the tip online I just had a weird idea in the middle of the night, desperate for a solution to calm down. I can’t afford to buy the weighted blanket yet and hopefully will soon but I honestly think I’ll be using both at the same time. I’ve found the coldness really distracts my sensory from chest pains better than a heat pack.

[Racheezy in reply to Helperneedshelp]

Yeah. I will try to stop by target on my way home tomorrow. I think it could really really help me since I do get that burning sensation I talked about earlier. Plus now that I think about it my whole body starts getting really hot. I think that’s why I get nauseous or it could be a result from that. Point is, I get hot, my chest burns and that’s a really good tip. Thank you for that!

[Helperneedshelp in reply to Racheezy]

You’re welcome, I’m happy to help!