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I had the first panic attack for the first time in two months today.

At a family event, everyone was talking to me, asking me about school, friends, music. But their voices were so loud and I felt like I wanted to get out of there really fast, but I couldn't.

At first, I felt fear. Just a subtle, annoying buzzing in the back of my brain. Suddenly I couldn't focus on anything else. Why was I so afraid? Why was this happening to me? Then, the fear turned into a red-hot feeling, it burned, and it spread down my neck, around my neck, deep into my chest, just holding and squeezing me. It was hard to breathe. I was more afraid than I was a few moments ago. I couldn't catch my breath. I started to sweat. My vision got blurry.

I feel tired.
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ShadowWorker · 61-69, F
Blessings to you! Deep breathing, Conscious breathing can help tremendously!
I know about panic attacks too. I practice breathing exercises to lower my blood pressure and heart rate. It's not easy at first but practice helps..the minds learns.
Manfredthemanic · 16-17, M
@ShadowWorker I will try breathing next time. :)
ShadowWorker · 61-69, F
@Manfredthemanic breath with your belly muscles
... in breath thru your nose .. expanding belly out.
Exhale thru a puckered mouth.. pull belly muscles in.
💖✌
Manfredthemanic · 16-17, M
@ShadowWorker I think I look mad doing that right now, but I won't care during a panic attack.