[Softballjunkie8]

Hey everyone...just wanted to get some advice! I have been dealing with panic attacks for 2 years. I have had my success with self help books and managed to get the attacks semi under control. Today...I had a relapse...I am currently attending college and had a full blown attack in class. I compare it to when I first had one...which was really bad! I stayed in class although I was miserable. Now I am kind of low because I feel all the work was for nothing...has anyone experienced the same thing?? Thanks!

[moralfe]

I know how you feel. I have felt that way before. I feel that all my hard work has just been lost but don't let it win. Keep being strong. Just remind yourself how good you have been doing. Do the deep breathing and relaxation techniques. Just this of it this way. When you were learning to ride your bike did you stop learning because you fell off the bike or did you get back up and try again? Keep focused on how good you have done and not just one bad day. I know it is hard to let go but it is something you have to do so you can get back up and move forward. I hope my words help you. Feel better and fight hard.

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[Softballjunkie8]

Thank you so very much. It just sucks when you work so very hard and it feels like it was for nothing it does help to know I'm not the only one who has these issues. I sometimes get mad because I feel like I'm the only one going through it. I already have apprehension about going to the class again...

[wiretwister]

your looking at it backwards, not a failure but how many days weeks and months did you go without an attack that is your sucess

[IndieVisible]

I'm wondering if it was an actual panic attack or anxiety attack. There is a difference I get them both but anxiety attacks are more frequent for me then panic attacks which are seriously bad. When I have a panic attack I have trouble breathing, I get dizzy, it feels like some one stuck a knife in my stomach and is twisting it, I start to sweet, my heart pounds faster and skips beat, I feel like I'm having a heart attack and will die any second. That's a panic attack for me and I could not stay in a class if I had one. An anxiety attack is pretty bad too, it feels like some one stabbed me in the stomach with a knife, no twisting, my heart to speed up but it doesn't quite feel like a heart attack, I feel like impending doom any second, but am usually able to get thru it though I usually need to withdraw from people. I get moderate anxiety attacks the most, they feel like impending doom is about to fall upon me and severe knots in my stomach. I can usually stay in what ever situation I was in during this and fake it to some extent but I could still be visibly off by some people who are more perceptive. Can you describe your panic attack in class? Because if it was an actual panic attack, no self help book is going to do it, you will need medication.

[Softballjunkie8]

Well it started with a slight dizziness. From there it was alll down hill. I got a slight chest pain and then it felt like my heart was beating really fast. The dizziness got really bad and I felt as if I couldn't breathe. It only lasted 5 minutes but was very intense! I just about left but when I started feeling better I figured the worst was over. I have been doing alright without meds until this recent episode.

[gnat]

I had gone for years with one one here and other and then this past summer I was under a lot of stress and had lost my outlet. I was having one to several every day. It was terrible. So bad, in fact, I even passed up applying for a job I really wanted because I knew I'd have a panic attack during the interview and forever ruin my chances with that company. I must say I am improving. I have only had a couple in the past months and they weren't as severe as they had been. Hopefully they will become a thing of the past again

[Softballjunkie8]

Originally Posted by gnat

I had gone for years with one one here and other and then this past summer I was under a lot of stress and had lost my outlet. I was having one to several every day. It was terrible. So bad, in fact, I even passed up applying for a job I really wanted because I knew I'd have a panic attack during the interview and forever ruin my chances with that company. I must say I am improving. I have only had a couple in the past months and they weren't as severe as they had been. Hopefully they will become a thing of the past again

See I believe that we are alike...I have made great strides in management of the panic attacks but every so often I have one...I just find it puzzling that I would have one of this magnitude!