Panic disorder

Forgot to take my medication and had a panic attack. Anyone disassociate with there panic attacks? Not sure if thats what its called but last night I had a bad panic attack and everything felt fake and I didn't feel connected. I had to ground myself.. I looked at old photos,Squeezed my hands, thought of nice memories. The photos really helped. Ive had it before with my panic attacks just never realized that's what it was. I also heard holding and ice cube in your hand can help.. Really hard for me to remember what I was feeling that made me think I was dying and that nothing was real... It was almost like amnesia but I had all my memory. Just nothing felt like it looked right. Everything felt off/wrong Glad I could talk myself down without bugging someone to help me tho. I haven't ever been able to do that so I guess I'm proud of myself...

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SolGryn · 31-35, M

I take meds and still have panic attacks if I get overwhelmed. You arent alone but I strongly believe everything will be okay

EhhRin · 26-30, F

@SolGryn Yes I still have panic attacks to. I just find them easier to handle on my medication. I like to tell myself it could always be worse because it could and yes everything will be okay!

SolGryn · 31-35, M

@EhhRin that's awesome! When you are down try to keep your head up. I hope your future is bright :)

EhhRin · 26-30, F

@SolGryn Thanks! I hope yours is too. 🙂

SW-User

Forgot to take my medication last night too. Had anxiety attack in middle of night. Tried to sleep it through.

EhhRin · 26-30, F

@SW-User I can't really remember how mine started I think I woke up and was just having one. I didn't realize I had forgotten to take my medication until the panic hit me / woke me up at 4 am. I just took my medication and tried to distract myself till it passed. Almost woke someone up a couple times because I was scared, but I really hate bothering people with my panic attacks because I feel after awhile it gets on there nerves and they don't understand them.

SW-User

@EhhRin I understand. It doesn't feel good to ask help from someone at such a time. We think we can fight it off but it's really hard. Keep a reminder for yourself to take your pills. It'll work. I hope you are fine now. Hugs.

EhhRin · 26-30, F

@SW-User Yeah I usually don't forget but that day was a busy day and It just slipped my mind, but I am going to set a reminder just in case. I am good now. Thanks! Hugs

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

Good for you. I have yet to be able to talk myself down. It's taken doctors and drugs.

EhhRin · 26-30, F

@greenmountaingal Thanks and I'm sorry to here that. I have tried multiple different meds and doctors also. I have had a medication work for awhile and then stop. I'm just happy that the one I'm trying now is working. It doesn't take it away but it makes it somewhat easier. Don't give up

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

@EhhRin Thanks for the encouragement. Sometimes it helps if a reasonable and kind person just talks with me. But I have no family, nor any friends in my area, so finding someone is a problem. Let alone someone who understands how I feel or what I'm going through.

EhhRin · 26-30, F

@greenmountaingal No problem, and I know what you mean. I feel like no one understands, but most the time I don't even understand so how can I expect anyone else. I'm sorry your dealing with this on your own. When I am having a panic attack talking with someone about other things and literally just trying to ignore it and distract myself can help. If you don't mind I'll keep you in my prayers.

masterofyou · 70-79, M

I have them every morning when I awake.... Not much fun is it??

EhhRin · 26-30, F

@masterofyou not at all and I'm sorry to hear that.

SW-User

I’ve experienced it yes..you did really well. ❤️

EhhRin · 26-30, F

@SW-User Thanks! ♥️

masterofyou · 70-79, M

I hope it gets better for you...

EhhRin · 26-30, F

@masterofyou Thanks I hope it gets better for you too. Mine seems to go through phases of bad and okay.

masterofyou · 70-79, M

I would help you but if i could...

EhhRin · 26-30, F

@masterofyou Thank you. I'll be okay. I'm not sure how to help myself so I can't expect others to. Just gotta move forward and hope for the best.

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