After a panic attack to you feel terribly embarassed even ashamed?
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I feel for you!
I have had anxiety and panic attacks for 10+ years.
When I was at my worst..I thought I was going to die.
I could not drive, eat, walk into a store..nothing.
It was all I could do just to get out of bed.
Treatment for me was the only option.
Don't EVER feel embarrassed or ashamed!
It's an illness like anyother. It's no different~when your ill you go to the Dr. Are you under a Dr.'s care? Do you have a therapist? Sometimes it takes seeing a number of different proffessionals before you find the right ones. You'll know when you do!
The thoughts you have are all normal for panic attacks. It all goes together..worry, panic, dark thoughts, nervousness...etc.
Don't ever feel like you have to live like that. I thought that was just something I had to deal with..but I was wrong. My life is now 100% better. I still have tiny spells...but no more full blown attacks! I see a Dr. and am on meds. For me it's a life long thing...and I'm ok with it.
Good luck to you and never feel ashamed!
Eat fresh garlic with your meals. This may help
yes i do i once had one at school and all the teachers became involved. my attack was made worse by this.
Don't feel ashamed. It's not your fault.
And please feel optimistic all the times. :D
Life is great!
I don't feel either. After I've had a panic attack (I have social anxiety disorder - big crowds and really difficult customers do me in) I usually feel paranoid for about an hour or so. I'm "sure" everybody is looking at me, "sure" that everybody know i just had one. I try to have them in private so nobody can see me cry. Okay, so maybe a little embarrassed to be seen crying. But not ashamed. If I'm worried about what people are thinking about me when I am having one or have had one I think to myself, "They don't care who you are. They don't know who you are. They won't remember this tomorrow." And people usually don't if it's a total stranger. If it's a friend then they should know you well enough to understand the attacks. I don't keep my anxiety disorder a secret. I mean, I don't shout it from the rooftops, but if it comes up in discussion I certain don't hide it. And remember: you are not the only person to ever have had panic attacks. You are not the first person to have one and you won't be the last. Even now somebody is telling you they have them too! Very important to remember you are not alone!
Some tips to maybe keep from having a panic attack. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't.
1. Get away from the situation. I know, not always possible. Sometimes I just have to get somebody to watch my counter while I go in the back and calm down and get away from the people.
2. I count in my head. Related to the angry counting to 10, but I go as far I want to try to calm down. Seems to help me, maybe it might help you.
3. Think of a loved one. When I'm trying to calm down I like to think about my boyfriend. I know if he was there (like when I'm working and we're apart) he would hold me and talk to me, so I just think about what he would say and this helps to calm me down.
Remember you aren't alone. Us panicky people are everywhere!
I, personally, don't feel embarassed or ashamed.
I've had a few panic attacks. The most memorable one was when I was taking the Dale Carnegie course (a public speaking/confidence building course). I had completed the course and was asked to come back to be a "graduate assistant" (GA). Well, in my second stint as a GA, I didn't feel very sure about what I wanted to say, and, about a minute into my speech, I began trembling so badly that I couldn't continue.
Fortunately, the course stresses (bad choice of words, maybe) supporting all of the other members of the class. I had considered not continuing my GA work, but I thought twice about it and finished my second stint as a GA.
However, I didn't return for a third.
Mark
YES..so much so that I refused to leave the house and developed agoraphobia from the fear that I would have a panic attack. Finally I got professional help and managed to alleviate my anxiety and depression. Today I am back and stronger than ever. best wishes
Hi! I’m sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. The following steps should help eliminate (or significantly reduce) your panic attacks:
1. Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely).You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/elear...
3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resource...
CBT will help with panic attacks and also with any irrational thoughts such as embarrassment or shame. I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!
Heey,
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Hope this helps you and wish you the best of health
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