I have never done this but I feel real desperate not sure what to do but I am on high anxiety. I work at a pharmacy and I have been on Flight or Flight constant for the past hour sweating big time. I was at my register and I almost seriously passed out. It is like my trigger keeps going to my head an over whelming experience. I truly feel like I am in trouble and lose my job. I am very scared it feels like a serious head rush.
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Can you go on a break or just go to the bathroom??? Just splash your face with cold water and breathe. Then come out and you will be okay.
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Ok
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This Damn radio. I am so sorry for being so stupid to put myself in this he'll with my thoughts. God Help for real.
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Just take deep breaths. You're not in danger. You've got this.
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Ok
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It's the radio trigger its going to hurt me.
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Keep telling yourself you're going to be ok. This will pass.
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Ok I will man. Thank you for being here. This is a first.
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Hey, just checking up on you. Are you doing all right now? Are you still at work or what happened? You're in my prayers.
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I am fine it went down.
The issue was when I was triggered I got these head rushes which scared the hell out of me. They may come back. Things here are now calm so I am calm. But I really thought I was going to pass out in front of my customers and lose my job or something. I hope to God I will not have to go on disability.
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The button line is I created this trigger and I am hurting myself.
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Ok, but you got through it, no scene happened, you didn't lose your job, and you're all right now. Be proud of that man!!!! Remember that if you start to have symptoms again. Hey, everyone has moments where they get really anxious. You just take deep breaths and ride the wave. You did great.👍
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Thank you my brother.
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I'm a woman actually, but you're welcome.☺
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Oh I am sorry. Thank you sister.
Hello 
Sounds like you are having a panic attack and you cannot loose your job for either having a panic attack or been unwell
Good advise to cool yourself down with cold water as well as trying t take a deep breath in count to 4 and then blow it out counting to 4
Know this will pass and it will
You are going to be ok
Take Care x
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Its feels like I am going to die. This adrenaline feels like it is knocking me down.
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Honestly you are not going to die , this is how it feels but it reaches it's peak and the only way it can then go is back down
If you really feel that bad could you either ask your manager or a colleague if you could go in the back and have a break , tell them you don't feel well , you cannot be in trouble for not feeling well it happens to us all at times
Deep breaths you have got this x
jwhitleyjr• in reply to
At my job the online radio keeps me triggered. I have been able to deal with it before. But this the worst I ever ever felt.
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It's like I am on Flight or Fright for almost 8 Hours. Killing my health slowly.
jwhitleyjr• in reply to
I have to get a new job or go on disability something.
jwhitleyjr• in reply to
There goes my health. Working out for what.
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I think I better go to hospital later
Go to the hospital and they'll probably give you some xanax or diazepam to bring you relief.
Look at it another way: you can't practice overcoming panic attacks and triggers by practicing Acceptance unless you experience a panic attack or trigger.
"I'm having a panic attack, so what? It can't kill me. It can't put me in a wheel chair. And it certainly can't send me crazy.
"So bring it on, Anxiety, you are no match for me: I know how to destroy you once and for all!
"It's called Acceptance, I just carry on as normal, I refuse to fight you. I know you don't last for long and meanwhile I practice Acceptance on you, masterly inactivity, and as a result your days are numbered. I am your nemesis and I'm going to render you impotent one attack at a time!"
Meanwhile do what Lulu said: breathe in slowly through your nose for 4 seconds filling your lungs. Hold it. Then slowly breathe out through pursed lips to the count of 4. Then do it again. And again, but slowly. This releases natural tranqulising hormones which deminishes the bad feeling: the panic attack and the triggers.
Don't become one of those people who think that repeating how bad they feel will make it go away. It won't. It will go away when you take control of its expulsion by whatever self help method you have chosen.
I understand Jeff. I am sorry this is all so new to me. I am just worried about my health. Before this pandemic I was into boxing and a small amount of cardio. But any way I just heard how being on constant Flight or Fright can ruin my immune system. So this just all something.
Anxiety disorder of any type means over sensitised nerves exaggerate any minor danger, threat or discomfort x ten times. So 90% of your worries are quite unnecessary. Remember that, it is reassurance, you are beginning to understand and therefore tame the beast.
I have only had one panic attack. That was in January 1974 but having had one I can understand how you feel.
So Jeff do you suggest that I stay at my current job and stick it out. Now I wonder will I have panic attacks as soon as I start my shift.
If you have a new job to go to and think that will be less triggers and pressure then it would be worth moving. But I doubt it, you would only be taking your symptoms with you and a new job always presents extra anxiety.
My issue is just the radio. But I see what you are saying.
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I have called down a bit. Sorry for being so dramatic. I have had this anxiety disorder for the past 4 months and it's just new to me all of this.
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Hello
I am in the UK and sorry I had to go to bed
I am so pleased to get up to find you had calmed down
I am glad we could help and you was not dramatic at all we all know what it feels like and these Communities are here for us all to try and support each other x
ik it's probably passed on already, but if this is a recurring problem you should speak with your doctor about this. You may be overly stressed out, or this might even be something else entirely. This sounds like a panic attack, and if you are having one, take deep breaths, count so you know where you are and you stay in the present and get some water if you can. Panic attacks don't last too long, and it will blow over soon, promise.
It has blown over. It is a recurring problem. But I will use therapy.
have you told anyone about it in the past?
I have an odd issue at work a strange intrusive thought that triggers me at work. Basically I have created my own problem. Of the 4 months I have had this anxiety disorder. This was my second attack at work. Usually I am triggered a bit but today was the worst. It just felt like major head rushes and that scares the hell out of me. So in therapy now I am doing the best I can. I think I need to follow the Clare Weekes program.
I admire the way that the claire weekes strategy guides people through anxiety naturally. it seems to help a lot of people cope with it without help through medications or anything. I hope that if you decide to do it that it helps you.
Do you have anxiety issue?
yupppp, you betcha ;P
Go to your doctor and get leave of absent? That use to happen to me, but you’re doctor will give you a referral to see a psychiatrist 🙏😷
you have a legitimate illness and if you have medical insurance at your job you should see a doctor to get treated, If you don't have medical insurance with your job look into public assistance. I would think there is something available depending on your State. Don't just dismiss this and try to fight it alone. Get Help!
Thank you. I am working with a therapist and I am seeing a psychiatrist next week.
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