panic attacks
Sudden periods of intense fear. But remember, you're not alone.
Inside Her Head
Besides the faint glow of a street lamp, her room was smothered in darkness, and anybody looking in would easily miss the small heap of flesh on the floor. She lay crumpled up on the cold, hard ground and screamed silently as the hot tears seared the carpet beneath her. Every now and then, her fist pounded the floor, an unconscious protest against emotions altogether. But all that truly remained was the black. The silence. And herself.
By Fathima Rafeek6 years ago in Psyche
The Panic Room
If I were to be asked the question, "What does a common panic attack feel like from your perspective?" I would say, "It is kind of like being left outside, overnight, during a winter's storm. When you realize that you are locked out of your home, the loneliness truly starts to become a reality. The adrenaline now begins to fade away and your frostbitten fingers tips are tingling. Suddenly, fear is my best friend and I begin to lose air in my lungs." Here I am once again alone with nothing but rampant thoughts and claustrophobia because in that moment, I am vulnerable. A quick life lesson here... you will make it through this visit to the Panic Room and you will learn to shut off those rampant thoughts.
By James Brownback6 years ago in Psyche
Coping With Panic Attacks
As someone who has frequent panic attacks I am always in need for ways to deal with them and, when I’m going through one, lead them to conclusion. I live alone and helping myself through and out of one lies pretty much on me, myself. Through this I have learned of ways to deal with panic attacks if one lives alone or has one without someone to help around. This bank of knowledge has been accumulated from advice I’ve been given by professionals, things I’ve seen on TV, information I’ve gathered through self-help guides, or by my own experiences.
By Ayesha Javed6 years ago in Psyche
21 Questions & Counting...
Out of the ordinary, with loads of things to say. A million things to think of but minimal to put into words. I know this doesn't make sense yet, I know it's difficult to decipher what this is really all about but the easiest way of putting across what I'm typing is, do you feel me? Can you get what I'm trying to say in all these mixed up words (that technically don't even make sense together) without having to actually think about it?
By Anne-Marie Macleod6 years ago in Psyche
5 Ways to Help a Friend with Panic Attacks
Watching a loved one suffer from panic attacks is a terrible thing to witness. It’s even worse when you have absolutely no idea on how to handle the situation. Do you sit and stare? Ask them if they’re okay? Call for an ambulance?! Panic?!!
By Angi Bartlett6 years ago in Psyche
Managing Your Anxiety During Stressful Situations at Work
So, you’ve started your day with the best intentions possible. Maybe you did some positive affirmations in the morning to help you set your goals for the day. Maybe you left your house feeling less anxious than usual, or maybe it’s just a regular day. You get to work and settle in for the long haul, but then you receive an email regarding upcoming layoffs in your department and begin to feel anxious. An hour later, an email pops up from your manager asking you to step into the meeting room. Upon entering the room you see your manager, their supervisor, and a representative from HR. You feel your heart palpitate, your palms sweat, and your body tremble. How do you handle yourself in a professional manner when you’re already on the brink of an anxiety attack?
By Alicia Lynn6 years ago in Psyche
How to Get Through a Panic Attack
Extreme anxiety and panic attacks can often overwhelm your senses. Going through either of them can be draining both physically and mentally. Of course, each person has different symptoms and triggers, but the fact that panic attacks are exhausting is universal.
By Angi Bartlett6 years ago in Psyche
Coping With Panic Disorder
You know that feeling all too well, am I right? The one that makes your heart beat a-million-miles-a-minute, and your chest cave in. The chills, trying to remember how to breathe, the tingling—the list goes on and on. Panic attacks are no joke. You can be laughing with friends one minute and inconsolable the next. Thankfully, after much trial and error, I have created a list of tips that work to help me get through those horrid attacks.
By Destinee Howard6 years ago in Psyche