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Poohbah
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I’ve had issues with anxiety & getting panic atyacks for years . My first one occurred at around age 20 & -about 30 years later I thought they finally disappeared for good.
I used to get them often in my 20’s & sometimes in my 30’s too. I recently had 3 panic attacks to where I was visibly nervous at one interview. It was so bad that I’m sure that the guy there noticed something was off as he asked me if I had a medical condition. Ugh. I felt like running away but I stayed & finished the interview. It was torture! I hsd this happen breifly on a Zoom interview too. The first guy wasn’t even intimidating. He was nice & easy going. It was inside his house for a housekeeoer position though. I tend to get triggered during interviews or situations to where I think I’m being judged. Parties & social events to where I’m expected to socialize with people trigger me too, so I avoid them. I’m fine with being in crowds like a concert. It hrlps that I often use liquid courage to cope with the crowds to, but I don’t drink & drive. I stopped taking my anti anxiety & depression meds months ago as I felt they weren’t helping me at all. I started taking Ashwanganda instead.. Is it possible that I might’ve been going through withdrawal, or was it because I was triggered? I’ve been more stressed about finances lately & hardly anyone is calling me back for an interview. Needless to say, I didn’t get the job. What is wrong with me? I didn’t have a single panic attack for years & now this! Weird! I can actually be fairly calm during most interviews which is weird. What can I do to prevent future panic attacks? |
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Poohbah
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Sorry about the anxiety/panic attacks.... that is so rough, I know from experience.
Did you stop taking your anxiety/depression meds on your own or with the guidance of a doctor? Have you heard of Dr. Claire Weekes book/audiobook "Hope and Help for Your Nerves"? I would highly recommend you check it out. There are also clips on YouTube, or you could try your library or AbeBooks | Shop for Books, Art & Collectibles for a secondhand copy. |
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Panic attacks are hard to stop
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