So yesterday i had a group at hospital. At the start of it the nurses talked about assertiveness "people taking advantage of you, not being able to say no etc" I got anxious and triggered straight away breathing too fast but tried to stay in the room. Then this guy said "i used to be passive now i am attacking people" and he began raising his voice and explaining the things he does. I just ran out of the room. Found a bench to sit on then had to take a lot of deep breaths to get my breathing in control while i shook and cried uncontrollably. It was horrible. I told one of the nurses in the office that i just took a big panic attack she told me to get a drink and to try and bring it down. I really didn't want to go back in to the group once i had calmed down but did and then i was anxious for the rest of the group. I asked to see the female nurse who ran the group but she was busy straight after it so she said the male nurse was free. I said that was ok but then i just thought i can't speak to a man about the rape, abuse and issues with men so i just left without getting support. I came home and just sobbed and cried for the rest of the afternoon. Tried phoning to get hold of a female nurse but they were all in a meeting and haven't phoned me today. I feel hellish today now. I just need to get this out of me.