I think I had my first panic attack last night.
10 years ago
I'm usually really easy going.. I keep calm and live a pretty positive life. Long story short I was in the bathroom puking my guts up, and I couldn't breathe. I'm rarely sick, and when I do throw up, it's usually over within an hour or so, but this time was different. Thankfully
loth was with me to help me. I was shaking uncontrollably and I just felt this pure dread. I can't explain it but experiencing it for the first time was not fun. I felt like I was going to hyperventilate. Lothie gave me a bath and washed me off, and I slowly made my way to bed.
I'm feeling a bit better today, if not a little light headed. I guess the real reason I'm posting this journal entry is to ask you guys if that seemed like something that's associated with panic attacks? I really have no idea. I was cold but overheating at the same time. I was shaking, and just had this feeling of pure dread. It was terrifying. ughhh. = _ =
loth was with me to help me. I was shaking uncontrollably and I just felt this pure dread. I can't explain it but experiencing it for the first time was not fun. I felt like I was going to hyperventilate. Lothie gave me a bath and washed me off, and I slowly made my way to bed.I'm feeling a bit better today, if not a little light headed. I guess the real reason I'm posting this journal entry is to ask you guys if that seemed like something that's associated with panic attacks? I really have no idea. I was cold but overheating at the same time. I was shaking, and just had this feeling of pure dread. It was terrifying. ughhh. = _ =
ygt76
~ygt76
damn man. glad you're better now. sounds like this came out of nowhere
Proserpine
~proserpine
OP
It did! It was something I've never experienced. Which is why it was scary for me.
DemoniacMaiden
~demoniacmaiden
Yea, it is very scary for people who never had a panic attack. I remember how scared I was when I had my first panic attack. It seems to be associated with a panic attack because you were probably anxious? I would guess that it might be because you rarely get sick so it might have made you very nervous to the point of panic attack. Sorry if this does not make sense.
Proserpine
~proserpine
OP
No, I understand. That must have been what it was. It was not a fun time. >_<
DemoniacMaiden
~demoniacmaiden
Yea, panic attacks are never fun. If you want, i can share some techniques that could possibly help if you experience another one.
Proserpine
~proserpine
OP
I'm all ears!
DemoniacMaiden
~demoniacmaiden
One of the techniques, which Loth could help with, is imaging yourself in a theater where a image appears on the screen. It can be real or fantasy but you would walk up to the screen where you merge yourself into the world. Images or music can help create the images. Another technique is muscle relaxation which you would tense up your muscles one at a time then relax. It is suppose to give you the feeling of being relaxed instead of tensed up. These techniques are good if you are starting to feel anxious. If you happen to experience another panic attack, you would probably want to try regaining the control of your breathing then say a simple word like calm or peace or anything while you exhale. You would want to inhale through your nose then exhale through your mouth. This is optional but I can send a folder of gifs that could help with your breatuing. Hopefully these can help you
rockatansky
~rockatansky
sounds like a panic attack to me, it sucks how they can happen seemingly out of nowhere sometimes. boo!! at least you had lothie there for you! as much as they suck in general i personally find that they suck way more when you're alone or like if you don't have anyone to reach out to. but everyone is different of course. hopefully it doesn't become a regular thing for ya!
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