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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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SW-User

focus in on this calm sweet kitty...

everything is gonna be oookay.

breathe nice and deep and slow.

you’re going to be okay.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@SW-User That cat knows what it's doing. 😉

SW-User

@Cavedweller
yes, it does. 😊

how are you this moment?

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@SW-User At this exact moment I'm aware of the beating of my heart and the thumping of my blood. I'm imagining my blood circulating through my body, and feeling hot.

SW-User

@Cavedweller are you drinking water?

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@SW-User So much water. This is just a garden variety panic attack. Granted a severe attack but nothing I haven't been through before.

SW-User

@Cavedweller i’m glad you know you’re okay. :)

do you take medication?

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@SW-User So many. Anti-psychotics, mood stabilizers, calmatives.

SW-User

@Cavedweller okay. make sure you’re up to date on doses, and follow up with your doc. in the meantime, find a calming distraction.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@SW-User Her name is Riff and she's so good for me.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@SW-User bad pic. [image]

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@SW-User

she looks fatter than she is.

SW-User

@Cavedweller awww... what a sweetie 😍

Riff will help you get through this. 🤗

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@SW-User She will.

SW-User

@Cavedweller cats are the best. 🐱

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@SW-User They're all the wonderfuls.