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Panic and anxiety attacks are vicious.

I'm alternating between cold and hot, my hands are shaking and I have the most overwhelming sense of impending doom.I feel like I'm about to die.
I'm trying to do some cognitive behavioral therapy.
I AM trying. But it's big enough to eat me.

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Reverend · M

Im sorry to hear that. You will be okay. I too have them. They are terrible but not dangerous.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@Reverend They certainly feel dangerous. That awful feeling of dread that clutches your heart.

Reverend · M

@Cavedweller i understand. Every time i have one i think, "this is it, this time its going to get me". But it never does. Theres so many symptoms happening at one time i think im going to die.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@Reverend Never does happen, does it. The dying or the not getting better.

Reverend · M

@Cavedweller right, Ive never felt right since my first attack. It feels like im always on edge and on guard.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@Reverend And the horrible reality is that it can rear its monstrous head anywhere or time. You're never safe.

Reverend · M

@Cavedweller exactly. You would think after so many times they would become less scary and we could have a rational thought process. The only thing that helps me when i get like that or feel one coming on is breathing exercises.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@Reverend I tend to curl up into a safety ball. Get under a blanket and be still until its over.

Reverend · M

@Cavedweller whatever makes you feel better. It sucks feeling like your about to climb out of your own skin.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@Reverend Boy howdy.