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Hi Everyone :)
Hey, my name is Danielle. I'm 23 years old. I've always been a anxious person, but the past few years it seems to be getting worse and stopping me doing things that I love. I had my first panic attack May last year and because it was my first panic attack, it was the scariest thing ever!!! I actually thought I was going crazy. I've not had once since...until last week. I was at work and it came out of nowhere...my chest started to tighten, I thought I couldn't breath and well a cloud of panic came over me...I actually ran out of the building in panic. 20 minutes of hell later, I felt better and I was able to continue working. I thought everything was okay...until the next day. I woke up feeling like I was in a bubble, like I was deattached from the world. I can't describe it. For about a week straight I was having heart palps, breathlessness and horrible thoughts of doom. Is it normal to feel like this after a panic attack?
Talking to my family and friends about my panic attacks/anxiety is difficult because they don't understand. I feel very alone and hoping I can find someone to talk about my experiences...new friends would be lovely! :)
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Welcome Danielle!
My name is Lindsey! I am the same age as you. :)
What you are feeling now is more just the anxiety after the panic attack. It is normal, unfortunately.
What you will find here is that you are NOT alone. A lot of my family and friends do not understand either- but on here everyone gets it. You have some support and a safe place to talk :)
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Hello Lindsey! Thank you for replying...I already feel better knowing there is someone who understands me :)
The heart palps are not really there anymore, I'm just feeling low because I'm scared it will happen again, it's a nasty cycle! I have a few days off work so trying to keep my mind off it by keeping myself distracted and getting out this house as much as I can. :)
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That's good to have a little break from work and keep yourself busy!
The worst thing I can do for my anxiety is sit and let my mind wander... being bored is the worst thing for my thoughts.
Trust me, I completely get anxiety! There is a great group of people here. You picked the right place.
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