Need some advice *may be triggering i’m not sure
I don’t know what’s been happening i’ve been getting frequently overwhelmed where my heart races, i struggle to speak or move, it feel slightly restricted to breathe and i feel like everyone’s staring. I will also feel numb, my body will go between being cold to warm, my stomach will ache making me feel sick, ect.
Does anyone may have an ideas on why i feel this way or anything that may help it not get so bad as it’s getting really bad a school where i honestly will just sit there staring into space just trying to remember to hide it and make sure i’m at least giving basic response to my friends so they don’t realise that i’m trying to remember and even my breathing and stop the sick feeling.
Hope i’m not bothering anyone
@willingSugar9815 awww honey I'm sorry ❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤ it kinda sounds like you are have anxiety issues. Maybe you should speak to a doctor/health professional. They will know how to help you ❤❤ blows a protective bubble around you
@Tinywhisper11
Thanks for your support, but sadly i have no one to talk to about this.
@willingSugar9815 I'm sorry sweetie ❤ until you can get help! Maybe there's some online or books with helpful tips on what to do when you feel this way.gives you a giant tiny hug ❤ sends love and good wishes
@willingSugar9815
It definitely sounds like anxiety / panic attack. Has something happened lately that's bothering you?
@thoughtfulmomma
Between family drama and school drama that’s been happening for the past few months. Plus my own mind working against each others is kinda just been getting worse and worse probably doesn’t help that i normally just push it down.
@willingSugar9815 hey dear...it sounds like a panic attack. I think you should take help if you feel it's overwhelming. Take care ❣️
@G2foru
Thank you for your help, but sadly i’m not able to get help as i can’t tell my parents.
Hey, that sounds like a anxiety or panic attack! If this ever happens again make sure that you breathe in and our slowly to help calm yourself. You might want to consult a medical professional if this happens a lot.
@Katsuddon
Sadly i cant get help but thank you for your help, it’s not that bad i can handle it.
I have had this happen and it was an anxiety attack but the others was a health issue. Do you have any medical issues? I would love to share my medical story but I am really an advocate about making sure it is not a physical issue causing the anxiety or medical issue causing an issue looking like anxiety.
Please think about your medical history and family medical history as genetics are important. Also, think about your body and your mind that you have been on your whole life and access what you truly think it could be. There is no shame if it is physical or mental or both.
I hope you get the help that you need and don't give up until you feel better. You deserve happiness and health.
@considerateKiwi7108
Thank you for reply, i have asthma but when this has been happening I know it’s not caused by my asthma as there hasn’t been anything to set it off and the symptoms aren’t the same, the chest tightness and that aren’t even the same it’s different, sorry it’s hard to explain.
There isn’t any physical conditions that run in the family, but from what i know there are some psychological and mental health problems that some people in my family have but those are normal caused from things they have experience, neither of my parents have these problems.
There isn’t any logical reasons for this problem like having which people say may be because of anxiety which wouldn’t necessarily surprise me, but as far as i’m aware anxiety doesn’t run in the family.
I guess what I will say is my issues is the thyriod...now I am still learning what is happening to my body...I can't control body temp..I can't control heart rate...I can't control appetite.. my body just acts like it is shutting down and at times mimics anxiety attacks ...about 7 years later they found my thyriod and parathyroid is failing. It's so weird 😕
@willingSugar9815
That sounds a lot like a panic attack, I get those sometimes, too, and have very similar symptoms. Have you found anything that helps you feel better or calmer when you experience these episodes?
@Freya198
No, I normally just try to hide it from my friends, as it normally happens when I'm alone or in front of my friends at school. I also try box breathing, but besides that, I'm normally just trying to remind myself to hide it from everyone.
@willingSugar9815
As others have said it sounds like a panic attack, especially if you don't exactly know what caused it
I've had experience with those and figured out how to improve without access to professional help, by determining what makes them worse and what makes them better.
Here's just some personal things for me that help, that might help you?
-calling a friend who knows I have panic attacks and just asking them to converse with me. It feels embarrassing at first but it's okay. The conversation is grounding :) just make sure it's a person you're not worried about judging you for it- hard, yes, it took some time, but worth the effort
-take a long deep breath through your nose, and then exhale as if youre exhaling through a tiny straw and do so on repeat until your heart slows to normal
- hold a pillow or stuffed animal to your chest tightly
- start tapping the rhythm to a song you like and focus on that
-the 54321 technique, five things you see, four you feel, etc
And what seems to link mine together is pressure. If I'm pressuring myself for no reason and I don't realize, sometimes I start to panic. So if you start feeling nervous and woozy all of a sudden just say "it's going to be okay, this doesn't have to be perfect, it's alright." as if you're talking to a sweet lil puppy who's scared of fireworks, it really works at least for me lol :) again this is all just my experience but hopefully it can help in some way
Thank you for reaching out :)
@willingSugar9815
I'm really sorry to hear that you've been experiencing these overwhelming symptoms. It sounds like you might be dealing with anxiety or panic attacks. While I'm not a mental health professional, I can offer some suggestions that may help you cope with these feelings. First, consider talking to a counselor, therapist, or mental health expert who can provide personalized guidance and support. Breathing exercises, such as deep and slow breaths, can help during moments of panic. Additionally, practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques may reduce the frequency and intensity of these episodes. You're not bothering anyone by seeking help and support, and remember that there are people who care about your well-being and want to assist you through this challenging time. Don't hesitate to reach out to a trusted friend or family member for support as well. You're not alone in this, and there are strategies and resources available to help you manage and overcome these feelings.
