Feeling detatched and "out of it"
Hello all,
One of my least favorite symptoms of panic attacks is the feeling of being "out of it" or watching life from an outside view. I have a lot of trouble shaking that feeling -- always have.
Do any of you very helpful people have some suggestions for me?
I just want to feel normal sometime...
-- Ang
@pirate89RAWRHello! I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles. Dealing with anxiety is never easy. I haven't personally experienced it so I don't really know how to help you feel less detatched but a friend once shared with me one of her methods for coping with panic attacks so I'd like to share it with you. I really hope this can help you:This method consist in imagining a place you like and you feel comfortable in. Normally the best ones are the natural ones, empty and with lots of space. It's better if it?s sunny but not too hot. Also you have to leave your breathing going slower and slower, imagine the sound of the waves crashing if it?s a beach or the sound of the wind between the trees if it?s a forest, the birds singing. Also the smell of the flowers and imagine yourself touching the floor and everything. Try to concentrate on the details and imagine it really well. If it?s a room please imagine huge windows everywhere so it doesn?t stress you.
Cheers, wish you all the best
before my 10th boards i was scared. it got to me .i had sleepless nights and was even put on medication just so that i could get some sleep. i fell sick and even had to miss an exam. then i realized what a negative effect this was having, not only on me but also on my family. this realization made me change and i have been happier and healthiersince.
before my 10th boards i was scared. it got to me .i had sleepless nights and was even put on medication just so that i could get some sleep. i fell sick and even had to miss an exam. then i realized what a negative effect this was having, not only on me but also on my family. this realization made me change and i have been happier and healthiersince.
I totally know what you mean! I get this too, both during and independent of panic attacks. My therapy lady said that this is common and, as long as you are not put in danger, is perfectly safe as long as it doesn't last more than a few minutes maximum. However, this doesn't ease the scariness of the situation!!
