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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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.