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Panic Attacks - Obs Room

SCUBAwish April 11th, 2020

I have had the unfortunate experience of being in a psychiatric ward, being tackled by security and put in the obs room. This is a locked room with a window smaller than your face, no toilet and one plastic mattress. I have had panic attacks before; but they have been increasingly more related to this experience when before I did not know why I was having them. Usually I go to my dog for comfort. However; he passed away the day after I was discharged. I have been constantly rearranging my room to find thke most comfort and the most "ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES". I feel like running - running from the panic attacks - until I collapse and fall asleep until the attack passes. To anyone that has been in a similar experience - I hear you.

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Sealiously April 11th, 2020

@SCUBAwish

Good evening.

I'm sorry to hear that you've been having these experiences. It's great that you have opened up about this and we're very proud of you for doing so! 🤗

I'm also very sorry to hear about your dog's passing. It's definitely not a nice thing to lose a pet.. but it must have been a really difficult thing to face due to him being such a comfort to you.

Both the anxiety support community and I are here for you, whenever you need us!

I'm not sure if you have discovered these before, however, we have a few resource based threads on coping/dealing with panic attacks. I really do hope you give them a go and that they can give you some relief.

https://www.7cups.com/forum/AnxietySupport_53/AnxietySupportResources_412/Antianxietypanicattacktechniques_25678/

https://www.7cups.com/forum/AnxietySupport_53/AnxietySupportResources_412/HowToCopeWithPanicAttacks_170687/

https://www.7cups.com/forum/AnxietySupport_53/AnxietySupportResources_412/CopingSkillsformanagingAnxietyPanicandStress_165178/

https://www.7cups.com/forum/AnxietySupportCommunity_53/AnxietySupportResources_412/TipstoCopewithaPanicAttack_50795/?notifyID=164697429

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SCUBAwish OP April 12th, 2020

@Sealiously

Thank you for the links!

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audienta April 11th, 2020

@SCUBAwish

Hey Scuba,

I'm sorry to hear about your experience and your loss. But thank you for sharing your story and strategy to overcome panic attacks! Running is a very good way for some people to do this.

Take care,

audienta

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SCUBAwish OP April 12th, 2020

@audienta

Thank you!

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Jem7Cups April 11th, 2020

Hey @SCUBAwish, it's unfortunate that you have to experience this 😔

I'm so sorry to hear that you're feeling anxious and are having panic attacks. Know that you're not alone 😊 We're here to help you through your hardships 🙏🏻 Stay strong.

Jem 💜(forum supporter)

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SCUBAwish OP April 12th, 2020

@Jem7Cups

Thank you! 💪

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