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I keep feeling like I'm dying

FyshCasual Contributor26 Feb 2023, 5:58 pm AEDT

I keep feeling like I'm dying

Hey I'm brand new here so sorry if this isn't quite right

I've never had a super healthy mental state but I've always pride myself of being able to be think through things and manage my problems (to varying result's). As of roughly week ago I started suffering multiple, debilitating panic attacks a day, every minor physical discomfort I feel my mind tells me it's a urgent medical emergency and I can never shake the feeling.

I know it's relatively new for me and people have been long time sufferers but a month ago I was ontop of the world and felt the most mentally healthy I've ever been, it's hit me like a truck and I can't seem to cope.

I don't trust myself, family, friends even the few medical professionals I've seen that I'm medically OK. I'm 22 with a pretty clear medical record so I KNOW I'm probably fine

I've tried every managment tactic I can find online and they just feel like a bandaid fixs.

TLDR: I guess I'm asking does anyone have ways to stop mentally spiralling into panic attacks?

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tymeModerator26 Feb 2023, 6:06 pm AEDT

Re: I keep feeling like I'm dying

Hey @Fysh ,

Welcome to the forums!

It's great you have reached out to fellow forum members.

In terms of having actively work on stopping yourself from panic attacks - yes, I've had to too.

I had to really work at it and remember to BREATHE to go myself out of the flight/fight/freeze mode. I hated having to do this, but if I didn't, I would spiral into a world of panic. Hence, I really had to step myself through actively stopping these panic attacks.

Now, I think it has become quite natural now. As soon as I feel panic edging its way closer, I am able to BREATHE...

Hope this makes a bit of sense.

tyme

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FyshCasual Contributor26 Feb 2023, 6:12 pm AEDT

Re: I keep feeling like I'm dying

Thank you It's good to hear that it gets easier, it just feels so world ending at the moment

Yes I realise how melodramatic i sound😂 that's kinda how it feels

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tymeModerator26 Feb 2023, 6:15 pm AEDT

Re: I keep feeling like I'm dying

Yeah, when my psychologist practiced breathing with me, I hated it so much that I felt like throwing something... but now I understand the power of it @Fysh .

Learning to control the breath is one of the most accessible things someone can be equipped with. It is always there, and you can call upon your breath at any time. You just need to practise so that you get better at it.

It really took a lot of daily work several times a day in order for it to be effective.

All the best 🙂

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