I am having an anxiety attack right now. - Anxiety Message Board

joe28paws · 09-10-2005, 10:59 PM

Hi,

OOOOOHHHHHH the pain, I can't breathe, my whole neck throat and down into my stomach is burning, feeling like someone took a flame and lighted me on fire, my skin is literally wet, I feel like I have a ball of fire in my throat basically in my mouth, I really cannot write this letter.

I am driving myself crazy right now trying to calm down, but the pain is getting worse.

Sorry I started writing this 10 minutes ago and it has taken this long to get the letter out. My heart is racing right now I can't even think straight.

I am breathing in and out slowly, my head is starting to spin.

Why do some of us have to have anxiety attacks for no apparent reason, I have no idea why I have these things.

I have to stop this post before I actually get sick.

JC

tropicalfreeze2 · 09-11-2005, 12:14 AM

hey jc,
just remember to take deep breaths from your abdomen and relax your muscles. most people with anxiety start having anxiety attacks for no reason, then as the disorder progresses we get anxiety attacks for every reason. get help now before it gets worse, talk to your general or family doctor about what is going on. remember every time you get an anxiety attack, that's it, it's just an anxiety attack and it will be over with, don't fight it let is take its course. it will be over soon.

I_love_lucy · 09-11-2005, 06:46 AM

I know exactly how you feel JC....try to calm yourself down with slow deep breaths...easy to say I know...I keep in mind that this will pass and that I can get through it..try to learn to work through them....panic is a terrible thing to deal with..hits me right out of the blue...night is worse....it's hard to have a focal point when your feeling that way, but try to find something to focus on...I found that turning on the TV helps me...watch something funny...like on tvland...or nick at nite....is there someone you can talk to when your are having an attack that can help you calm down??? I kind of felt on my own...no one I know has them...so they cannot identify with the situation and take it very lightly, but when it's happening to you its a horrible feeling...hang in there....try not think about having one...that will bring one on...good luck...be kind to yourself...

SRMom · 09-11-2005, 02:54 PM

JC:

Hope you are feeling better today. Don't you have any benzo medication like Xanax to take when this happens to you? If not, I would make an appointment with your doctor and tell him/her you need something to help you. You don't have to do this without help. Good luck.

lindsalou · 09-11-2005, 03:15 PM

try and focus on something other than whats happening. try and slow your breathing. keep here with us, your not alone.