For most of my life I would suffer in silence. I was able to control my anxiety. I was able to fool my therapist and psychiatrist while I was having a full-blown anxiety attack.

Suddenly, in the past two months, my body wasn't able to control the silence. Since I gave up drinking alcohol and caffeine this summer, my body has gone haywire. Every time I have an anxiety attack in public many people stare and ask me if I'm ok. I had no choice but to go home.

I miss the days I had "silent" anxiety attacks.