Panic attacks.

For those of you prone to panic attacks, what triggers them?

Me - cramped enclosed spaces (shops, buses, lifts, etc).

Hospitals.

Having to deal with too many people to deal with in a day and no "alone-time".

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SW-User

I have social anxiety!! I have dealt with this for years. Huge crowds, small spaces, having to interact with people i dont know. These all trigger a huge panic attack. I hate it......i take meds for it, but it doesnt always work. 😑😔

Bexsy

@SW-User same. I've walked out of two concerts because my anxiety got to be so much felt like I couldnt breathe. I don't go to them anymore unless they're outside and not seated so I can be where i want to be and away

SW-User

@Bexsy i went to a concert at a fair last summer and we had boxed seats in the stands. It was outside, but, it still got to be too much.....everyone except my family, was totally drunk and rude. I got up on occasion and just walked around to get away. Thats the last one i went to!

Fluffybull · F

@SW-User They're not always a cure, just a crutch? ♥️

Fluffybull · F

@Bexsy I love music but hardly went to any when I was younger coz of the crowds!

Bexsy

@Fluffybull I will go if outside and its like standing and walking around. Only way.

SW-User

@Fluffybull yeah, my doc has reduced my anxiety med and I’m gonna come off of it soon. I’m learning to deal with things without a pill. Hopefully I can!! 😊