How are your panic/anxiety attacks?

[janeths466]

how are you alls panic attacks? I just went to church and I was a bit hesitant to come because last time I came I had an attack. Today I started feeling like there was no air. I go to the mass at 7, so the lights inside are quite bright.I felt so nauseous and unsteady. I felt very hot and my vision got so bright I was focused on the priest but everyone got like briight in the back (somehow like tunnel vision but not quite). Although I have gone through this before, I felt like I was gonna pass out. My throat felt tight and my head felt tense. I convinced myself I had a seizure idk why. But my heart was beating fast and I wanted to run out. Of course I did not. But it lasted a good 10 mins. Right now I am a bit lightheaded and my hearing feels like I was at a loud party and just came out. My vision is adjusting as well. I just feel a bit off rn.

[TrustnGod]

Mine is similar! I get really unsteady, hyperventilate or hold my breath, experience dizziness and vertigo sometimes, chest pain. It’s terrifying but I always remind myself that it can’t hurt me.

~Lia

[Sabio77]

janeths466 I'm sorry that you are experiencing panic attacks at mass. the best way to handle them is to know 2 things: what causes/triggers them and how to work thru it if/when it happens. if you know what triggers them, its a huge part of the battle. I am proud of you for recognizing this. many people have panic attacks but experience it in different ways. try to avoid the people, places and things whenever possible. try to get in a quiet, calm area where you can breath more freely. then drink water once it has past.