First Day of High School. I'm Sure I'll Have An Panic Attack Posted: 08-14-07 21:33pm
I have had panic attacks for 5 years. But
I've gotten them bad since I moved to this
new school in January. I sometimes had
them at school in the morning before
school, on the bus, or first hour. And
sometimes the whole time. It's really
scary and I'm afraid it will happen again.
I know I'll probably be fine at school,
but in the morning while getting ready I
have so much time to think and do so much
of it. But I can never convince myself
everything will be fine.
OK, so school starts on the 20th. My first
day as a freshman in high school. I had a
bad panic attack on the first day of
summer school this year, and stayed home
that day because it was so bad. I'm afraid
it's going to happen again, but I really
cannot miss my first day. My mom can't get
me to a doctor until September because of
some mix up with health insurance. Does
anyone have any advice?
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young Girl
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Posted: 08-14-07 21:51pm
my freshman year was the BEST year ever
i miss it
enjoy it hun
because i dropped out in january and i
wish i could go back sometimes
freshman year is great and you will looove
it :]
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audreyann
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Re: First Day of High School. I'm Sure I'll Have An Panic At Posted: 09-19-07 15:28pm
chelsealynn1993
wrote:
I have had panic attacks for
5 years. But I've gotten them bad since I
moved to this new school in January. I
sometimes had them at school in the
morning before school, on the bus, or
first hour. And sometimes the whole time.
It's really scary and I'm afraid it will
happen again. I know I'll probably be fine
at school, but in the morning while
getting ready I have so much time to think
and do so much of it. But I can never
convince myself everything will be fine.
OK, so school starts on the 20th. My first
day as a freshman in high school. I had a
bad panic attack on the first day of
summer school this year, and stayed home
that day because it was so bad. I'm afraid
it's going to happen again, but I really
cannot miss my first day. My mom can't get
me to a doctor until September because of
some mix up with health insurance. Does
anyone have any
advice?
I am a mom,I have 3 grown daughters.I
can tell you though,I know how you feel.
First,when I was 16 we moved from Ny
state to Florida.I had to leave
everything,all my friends behind.I had to
be bused to school.I was very scared.I
didn't like it.I wanted so badly to go
back to Ny.
But I of course couldn't go back.And I
was not able to talk to my parents.If your
mom knows how you feel,then maybe if
you're able to let her know what you go
through each day will help.
We moved when my oldest daughter was in
highschool.She was starting 10th grade and
she was scared.She hated it at first.But
she was able to make friends.
My youngest daughter usually had a hard
time in school.To her,she thought people
didn't like her,but when I would go to the
open house at school,teachers would say
how well liked she was and she had alot of
students that talked to her.
High school can be hard.We don't always
see ourselves the way other people do.I
used to tell my youngest daughter that
there were other girls that felt just like
her.To look to become friends with
them,not to just try to impress or think
you're being judged by "popular" kids.
Maybe there is a group at school that
may do something you have an interest
in.My oldest daughter liked drama.My
middle daughter liked band.But there may
even be something,some group outside of
school.We live in a small town,but they
have a place that does plays.They need
people to learn to help set up the
stage,work the lights.
I used to and still do write.Mostly
poetry.I write this because I can tell you
are stressed.I know what it's like and
I've had my daughters go through it.
One really good thing is that you are
talking,reaching out to people.Believe
me,you may feel alone,like you're the only
one going through it.But you're not.There
are many students feeling like you.
I hope you are able to be open with your
mom.Talking and having someone understand
is very important.Best wishes to you.Be
patient with yourself,.
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JoeCo
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Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 11
Posted: 09-21-07 08:28am
Hi, I am 24 and started having panic
attacks about 2 years ago. You will see
alot of negative posts and scary posts but
dont let it get to you. Not everyone is
the same and you can get over them. My
best advice to you is to start going to
counseling. I dont suggest a regular
clinician. Try and find a physciatrist or
physologist. Someone that has alot of
experience with people like us. I can tell
you that my therapist worked wonders on me
and even gave me a tape to listen to while
I was at home that helped me tremendously.
Another thing is to go for walks. May
sound silly but from someone that has been
through it, it really does help. I hadn't
had a panic attack in 2 years. I have been
through alot and if you have any questions
just let me know.
And enjoy school!
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seattlesalsa
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Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 8 Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Posted: 10-07-07 22:58pm
I have had some attacks as well and I know
how scary they are. One of the most
helpful things was to see how the
panic/anxiety is connected to fear. What
are you afraid of? Can you talk to someone
in your life? I encourage you to do that.
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IsabellaS
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Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 7 Location: ,
Posted: 10-14-07 08:03am
I used to get pretty bad panic attacks
when I was in my early 20s'. Im 31 now and
they've stopped (knock on wood). I think
it was largely due to forcing myself to
stay calm when I felt one coming on. I
know, easier said than done. Try using a
mantra like "Im not having a panic attack"
and breathe as slowly as you can -
comfortably.
Sometimes just being afraid you might have
one can produce one if you get too worked
up. They *can* be gotten over though, so
don't lose faith!
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Georgia59
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Posted: 10-16-07 10:33am
I know you said you couldn't get in to see
a doc yet, but do it when you can.
Psychologists have really well proven
methods to help treat panic attacks, and
they really work. They have some of the
highest rates of success among mental
health treatments.
Call around and find a psychologist who
treats panic/anxiety directly or who
practices cbt.
