Worst Panic Attack in 5 years

I have had so many panic attack episodes than I can count but today took the trophy. I have been having severe nerve and muscle pain all day and somehow wish I never had to go out today. Unfortunately, I had to go pick up my daughter at school and it was one I will remember for a long time. My neck felt like it couldn't hold my head. I was loosing my vision. Shortness of breadth. Tightness in chest and all upper body area like I have never experienced. I actually thought this is it. I'm dying today. I sat down in the car at my daughter's school parking lot and just couldn't move. It took a combination pouring cold water on myself and calling my baby sister in another country to get to a point where I could finally put my feel on the accelerator and gently move the car on to the street. Stopped like 4-5 times before I got home. This just shatters all the months of work and I really thought Panic Attack is not a big deal anymore. What a nightmare? Just totally confused right now. I feel really bad having my kids in the car in case this happens but still have to be a parent I guess.

[April7]

I am so sorry your going through this . I completely relate. Panic attacks are the worst! You are not alone. I thought mine were gone and then just came back recently. I will find relief and won’t give up. Hang in there.

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Thank you so much. Really appreciate it.

[sparkle557]

You’re so brave and strong! As a student myself I have panic attacks at the most random times even when I’m not anxious about anything. I find that jusy trying to focus on my breathing and trying different breathing techniques never really works for me. But there is one that works for me! Sniff 5 times through nose and exhale for 4-5 seconds through mouth. It sounds very silly but it often works to distract me especially when I feel like I can’t breathe.

Hang in there! Ik it’s hard right now but better days are coming 🥺 Also maybe speak to your GP about anxiety meds or pain meds?

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Thank you so much. Really appreciate it.