[technigal]

That describes today. My son was acting up most of the day but I don't think he was the trigger. I had a massive anxiety attack while grocery shopping, it just kept getting worse. We had to leave with only half our shopping done. I must have looked really pale as one of the cashiers stopped me to ask if I needed any help. My husband was pissed off and that brought out the BPD big time. When we got home I went up to our room and cried myself to sleep. He finally came in 2 hours later and said he loved me, but here it is 6 hours later and I feel just as anxious. I took an ativan at the grocery store but it never really helped.

[Nicky123]

Hi there, Sorry to hear that you are going through this,,,it's terrible and what an awful feeling. If you are anything like me, it feels like we have no control over our bodies. Like you experienced, when the anxiety attacks hits bad, there is no anti anxiety meds that can help, it's really extreme and so difficult to explain. For people who have never experienced this kind of attack, just don't understand how frightening it is because while you are in it, you think that it will never pass, but, of course it does. I hope you are feeling better today.

[gayleggg]

((((technigal))))) I'm sorry you had such an awful day.

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[technigal]

Doing better today. Heart rate is still a little fast but not like yesterday. Feeling a little shaky but I wonder if yesterday played with my blood sugars, I no longer have a meeting to test. I have some energy so getting a few things done.

[HD7970GHZ]

Hey Technigal,

I am so sorry to hear this... I hope you are doing better now...

Do you have anxiety attacks often? Have you thought more about the initial trigger that caused it in the grocery store? It sounds like your family could have been a bit more understanding of your anxiety - did you tell them what was going on? Are they supportive and willing to facilitate your anxiety if and when it happens?

I am glad you were able to take time for yourself to let the anxiety cool down.

Sometimes I get anxious for reasons unknown to me - like when I am in public places or when there are a lot of family members around - and I literally HAVE to go and hide under my blankets until I have calmed down. It's by far the most uncomfortable feeling I have ever experienced. I try to identify the triggers but there are so many that I cannot even begin to describe the emotions and thoughts associated with what happened...

Do you feel like your anxiety attack was too complex to pick apart and identify thoughts and emotions?

Wishing you a good day!!

HD

[Mindful55]

Hi Technigal

Take care sounds sounds like you are going in the right direction.

[Nicky123]

Very glad to hear you're feeling better today.

[Crazy Hitch]

(((technigal)))

It's pretty horrific when we have panic attacks in public and it can take ages to calm down, as yours did. I've had that before and it can be terrifying - that feeling that you just have to leave, almost immediately.

It's a pity that it didn't help by you lying down, but you were really overwhealmed.

I'm glad to hear that you're feeling somewhat better. Was a very hectic time for you

[technigal]

Things are pretty much back to normal. Still really tired but I think that is more to do with the heavy duty allergy meds I have been taking.