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Im not sure if thats whati experienced last night, but started out feeeling really depressed, like crying then i get like scared and nervous, like i had this feeling that something bad happened or someone died or something or that something bad was gonna happen, my mind was racing and my heart was pounding, i couldnt sleep, i wasl ike freaking out over something that hasnt even happened at all. i almost wanted something bad ot happen so maybe my mind would calm down and i could sleep, Sad it seems like an anxiety attack but ive never had one before so im not sure, what are your thoughts?
theres alot going on in my life right now, my husband leaves for war in july, parents are gonna visit, hubbys in the field right nwo for a week, so home alone with 2 kids and i might be flyin gto the states with 2 kids under 2 in july ahh
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replied May 14th, 2007
Don't Worry!
Wow! You have a lot on your plate, Girl! No wonder you're so stressed out!!! Shocked And yeah, what you described could be a panic attack!!! You know, that's exactly how it feels! But don't worry!!! Just try to remain calm!!! Think to yourself that everything is going to be all right, and don't forget to breath!!! You know, sometimes when we feel anxious, depressed, angry...we forget to breath, which in return makes us feel worse because our brains are not getting enough oxygen, and so we're not able to deal with whatever is happening!!! So, hopefully, you will not have a another episode, but if the unfortunate happens, just breath!!! Focus your attention on your breath as it enters your nostrils, and focus your attention as it leaves!!! Keep breathing and focusing your attention on your breath for as long as it takes until you feel better!!!!! Best of luck to you!!!! Take care Laughing
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replied May 14th, 2007
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yeah, i had another one yesterday, they suck soooooo much, i made sure to breathe but still it got worse and worse then hours later i was finally fine and able to sleep.
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replied May 14th, 2007
That Happens...
You know dealing with anxiety is not that easy to do!!! It takes time, effort, patience and a whole lot of faith and hope!!!! But you'll see that as you learn to relax doing breathing exercises, your anxiety will not be as bothersome as before!!! Sometimes you can override anxiety alltogether by just remaining calm!!! Right now, because you're new to the sensations and the awful feelings, it may take you a little longer to relax, but there's hope because as time progresses you'll get better...just wait and you'll see!!!

I hope you feel better and that you will not be bothered by anxiety attacks for long!!! It's bad when anxiety strikes, but just remember to just wait and let it pass...everything is going to be all right!!!! Wink
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replied May 14th, 2007
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i was thinkin about possibly seeing the dr tomorow but im not sure. ah idunno what to do, my brother gets panick attacks regularly and is on effexor, my dad gets them on planes etc.
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replied May 14th, 2007
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Re: Anxiety Attack?
tinkinpink84 wrote:
Im not sure if thats whati experienced last night, but started out feeeling really depressed, like crying then i get like scared and nervous, like i had this feeling that something bad happened or someone died or something or that something bad was gonna happen, my mind was racing and my heart was pounding, i couldnt sleep, i wasl ike freaking out over something that hasnt even happened at all. i almost wanted something bad ot happen so maybe my mind would calm down and i could sleep, Sad it seems like an anxiety attack but ive never had one before so im not sure, what are your thoughts?
theres alot going on in my life right now, my husband leaves for war in july, parents are gonna visit, hubbys in the field right nwo for a week, so home alone with 2 kids and i might be flyin gto the states with 2 kids under 2 in july ahh


I use to do the same thing when I had heart pulpitaions. When it fisrt happend to me I freaked out. I made them worste than what they where. And you are probably doing the same thing. Just relax, they will pass. think of a nice memory. Focus on something that. I harldy ever have heart pulpitaions anymore. Relax! I know it easier said than done. But it really is what works. And remember you didn't die from the last one.. and you won't from the next. That is what I told myself .
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replied May 14th, 2007
Going to see the Dr. is definitely a good idea!!! He/she is better equiped at helping you deal with your anxiety!!! They're there to help, so why not use them?!!!
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replied May 15th, 2007
It sounds to me like you may have had a small case of anxiety, the best advise i can give you is not to fight it . once you get that over whelming feeling it is scary i will admit but try not to think the worst of things that will only make it wose . i have been getting anxiety and panic attacks for as long as i can remember i believe they started at 5. the older i get the worse they are it has gotten to the point where my whole body gets numb and i start to see little silver spots i have trouble beathing and some times stop all together . then i black out and it takes a few minutes to come to sometimes after falling to the floor. this so i have been told is due to me working myself up for no reason if you just try and keep calm and tell yourself its ok if the problem breathing occures use a brown paper bag and get a glass of water . try and put on some soothing music and put your mind in a different place/direction it may help you to calm down a little quicker...hope this helps some . you are not alone .. don't be scared .
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