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Constant panic attacks

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor20 Nov 2021, 1:20 pm AEDT

Constant panic attacks

I feel like I can't breathe sometimes because my panic attacks get so bad, they have just been happening out of nowhere and it is really scary because I get flashbacks aswell of my past PTSD. I can't stop the flashbacks it's like they are on repeat and it makes me so anxious and scared. I feel sick from it. I feel like it's getting worse. Flashbacks are the worst. So are panic attacks. I have been disassociating nearly everyday. I lose track of time. I struggle to stay present. I feel like none of my support team care. It's just all abit too overwhelming at the moment. I am safe though.

I hate struggling and having to hide it from my family is making it worse. I'm safe thtough

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JynxModerator04 Dec 2021, 4:43 pm AEDT

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Aww that's so rough @Fluttershy1 - take it slow, be gentle with yourself yeah?

Some rest, minimising light and noise, and drinking plenty of fluids can help ease the pain for you I'd hope. Maybe a nice hot cuppa?

And I'm not sure why you can't decline, but regardless of any sense of obligation, you ALWAYS have a choice. But I understand if declining would bring further negative consequences. That is super rough.

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor04 Dec 2021, 4:47 pm AEDT

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@Jynx - would cause more conflict if you get what I mean.

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JynxModerator04 Dec 2021, 5:23 pm AEDT

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@Fluttershy1 yeah I get you. Hope it turns out to be at least a little better than you're expecting

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor04 Dec 2021, 5:50 pm AEDT

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@Jynx - I'm stressing to many people, got a headache

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JynxModerator04 Dec 2021, 6:25 pm AEDT

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@Fluttershy1 Yeah I can get easily overwhelmed when it's too 'peopley' too. My strategies -

- Headphones: being able to slip off to the bathroom to listen to a song is really helpful

- Pocket-grounding: Something small and sensory, like a fidgety thing, to keep on me to use as needed - you could even have it out but just under the table

- Breathing app: I have one on my apple watch, there'd be heaps in the app store. Amazing what a few deep breaths can do.

Don't be afraid to excuse yourself, and you're always allowed to ask to leave early. What do you think will help you tonight?

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor04 Dec 2021, 6:31 pm AEDT