Help!

[kimberly434]

Having a panic attack and I am trying to calm down, but I am unsure if I should go to the  ER. I am experiencing tinkling and weakness sensation in my body. I just feel different. I can usually talk myself out of them...but not this time.

[ladyhm]

Having one too, we can stress together, I've tried everything and it's not Woking, guess will have to wait it out. Xx

[kimberly434 in reply to ladyhm]

Okay....let's get this together. I hate going to the emergency room just so they can send me home.

[ladyhm in reply to kimberly434]

U will be ok, I had a huge panic attack this morning, took all day before it eventually went away, now in bed and started again, so am trying to keep distracted

[Agora1 in reply to ladyhm]

Hi ladyhm,  that's a good strategy, "wait it out".  Don't fight it.

Don't let that "anxiety bully" win.  You are stronger than that.

[kimberly434 in reply to ladyhm]

ladhm are you doing okay?

[Agora1]

Kimberly, What you are experiencing is the adrenaline rushing through your

body.   The best thing to do is to pace up and down, go up some steps and down

again.  what you are trying to do is to use up that extra adrenaline by moving

your muscles.  When you get tired out, find a comfortable quiet dark spot and

sit back (don't lie down, you are too fidgety right now).  Listen  to some quiet

music and deep breathe or use meditation.  If that doesn't work, let out your

emotions if you feel like crying, sometimes that helps.   If you have medication

you can take, try that.  This will pass before you even get admitted to the ER.

As a former paramedic, I know, the ER would take your vitals and sedate you.

Hopefully you can handle this at home.  You will be okay.  Maybe it's over already.

Hope so.....

[kimberly434 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you so much Agora! No one has ever explained this to me before. Its so scary.

[Agora1 in reply to kimberly434]

I know, I truly know how scary it can make you feel.  Being in the ER

sometimes is not the best place to be with anxiety.  It is bright, noisy

and you are stuck on that gurney.  Your home is your safe spot to be.

I hope the panic is coming down some.  Don't rush it, it will leave on

it's own when it sees you won't give into it.  My thoughts are with you

Feel better. xx

[Twinkle333]

Are you ok now?  

[kimberly434 in reply to Twinkle333]

No...and I have company so I am trying to calm down and not be scared in front of them. I am so embarrassed.

[ladyhm in reply to kimberly434]

Don't be embarrassed , tell them how u feel, they will ge able to help focus ur mind on nicer things. X

[Twinkle333 in reply to kimberly434]

Ahh you'll be fine this happened to me earlier today in front of company I had to sit and feel anxious without it being apparent it's awful but you'll be ok  you can do it it will pass they always do 😊

[Chubbers in reply to kimberly434]

Awww sweetie I know how it goes too which is why I mostly avoid company which isn't good either! I'm thinkin about u hope u r doing better! 

[kimberly434 in reply to Chubbers]

I appreciate that! I am doing better after my company left I was able to calm down and do my breathing. I always apologize to my husband when I have a panic attack...I feel like I am a burden because I don't like to travel, always have to be very close to the hospital, and avoid company. Guess that explains why I don't have any friends. This site is a life saver.

[Agora1 in reply to kimberly434]

I'll be your friend because I was that way. 

[Chubbers in reply to kimberly434]

Awww big hugs sweetie 💛 I'm at my brothers we r about to color eggs. I'm all nervous. I went to the store with my mom and had so much anxiety! And I messed up at work ugh!!!

[Zobro in reply to Chubbers]

I went to the supermarket today and had to leave I felt all dream like and thought I was going to collapse and die and was convinced I have something wrong with me thinking I'm going to just drop down dead 

[kimberly434 in reply to Zobro]

I hate that feeling

[Chubbers in reply to Zobro]

Hate that feeling too 😥 I'm out to dinner and don't feel real 

[kimberly434]

I appreciate everyone helping me. I have never used a support group before...I just kept things to myself. My family doesn't even know (only my husband). I am starting to calm down and keep my mind focused on other things. I am really thankful for each of you.

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I hate this!!! I

My fingers are tingly and my arm and left shoulder really hurt i keep freaking out

[kimberly434 in reply to Hidden]

Do you suffer from panic attacks?

[kimberly434 in reply to Hidden]

FindingStrength26...are you doing okay?