At the movies having a panic attack.

[JosephinePerez420]

I came to see an early movie that I've been noting to see for a month but the anxiety is making me sick. Can't talk to my bf til 7 (it's not quite 330). Forgot anxiety meds at home.

[GinkgoLeaf]

Focus on your breath. I like the zen square - breathe in for four, hold for four, breathe out for four, hold for 4. Repeat repeat repeat. Make sure you have some food/water in your belly. Call a mental health hotline if this isn't working. You got this. Sorry you're dealing with it.

[Agora1]

Hi JosephinePerez, I just saw this now.

How are you doing? Are you at home now?

Sorry I missed your post earlier. Let us know that

you're okay xx

[JosephinePerez420 in reply to Agora1]

I'm still at the movies. Almost done. But I'm worried about my bf calling. He takes my low moods wrong sometimes (he's in prison and dealing with a lot), and it's hard to talk to him. He can be supportive but he doesn't like to hear the bad stuff. But I can't not answer his call. I just don't wanna fight with him. I'm really cold, nauseous, shaky. I can't wait to get home. I'm just so scared of the rest of the day.

[Agora1 in reply to JosephinePerez420]

Josephine, know that you are going to be okay. I will stay on line with

you until the movie is over. Let me know when you are ready to leave.

It sounds like you have a lot going on in your life causing the panic

feelings to rise. When we feel we have no control over certain things

in our lives is when adrenaline surges come about. Enjoy the rest of the

movie. Try breathing in deeply and exhaling long and slow. You are SAFE

It's going to be okay. xx

[JosephinePerez420 in reply to Agora1]

Thanks

The power of the entire mall shut off. Fire department escorted us out. So I'm going home.

[Agora1 in reply to JosephinePerez420]

Oh my.. you're in good hands. I'm a former Paramedic.

You're Safe now. Let me know how you are doing later.

I've got you xx

[JosephinePerez420 in reply to Agora1]

Just waiting to go home, train will be here in 10. I don't feel safe

[Agora1 in reply to JosephinePerez420]

Sorry dear. I thought you might be driving.

I was making dinner.

Are you home now?

[JosephinePerez420 in reply to Agora1]

Yeah. Arguing with customer service to get a refund for a movie I didn't even get to watch. I'm so stressed. I don't wanna be doing this.

[Agora1 in reply to JosephinePerez420]

I just assumed they would give you a refund considering

the electric went out. Give yourself some quiet time right now.

I'm so proud of you for not having run out of the theater when

you first started to struggle. You held your ground against anxiety

and that's a win in itself.

Try not to be so hard on yourself tonight.

I know you mentioned you have a lot of things going on in your

life right now. Try to give yourself some "me time" tonight.

You so deserve it. xx

[GranolaLov3r80 in reply to JosephinePerez420]

Thanks for sharing. I love you sharing even though it's not the most comfortable situation. I sometimes feel like an impostor because I feel like I say I have social anxiety and I have panic attacks but people don't see me gasping for air like a fake. But a lot of times I feel exactly how you are describing here and I also get very dizzy like I can't stand and I am very shaky. And sometimes I feel like I am all alone but just remember just for going out, remember to be proud of yourself for having that courage. And if anything if your boyfriend is supportive let him knows your wins as well. I know that it's not easy my bf doesn't like to hear the heavy stuff either but let him kno your wins. even though you forgot your meds and even though you felt like you couldn't do it because your anxiety was killing you lol. You had the courage watch the movie or whatever you feel even if it's a small tiny thing and tell him your proud of that. good luck with everything

[GranolaLov3r80 in reply to GranolaLov3r80]

Just saw previous conversation. We'll despite of everything I know that a lot of shit happened. But still be proud of yourself for even standing up and voicing your voice even if they didn't provide good service. That honestly would have probably been too much for me to handle. Sometimes when I am in my anxiety I don't acknowledge anything that I do so remember despite your anxiety running rampant you did want you needed at the moment 🩷