Anxiety attack

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Registered: 11-28-2009
Anxiety attack
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Wed, 12-16-2009 - 9:44pm

This past Saturday, I had my first anxiety attack in almost 8 years. I had forgotten how scary they can be. I am trying so hard to not let this anxiety and depression rule my life. I went to visit my only friend this past weekend. Something that I feel is an accomplishment all by itself.

We decided to go to a museum, but it was so crowded. There were a lot of people in one particular exhibit, and I just started to freak out. The attack came on all of the sudden. I could feel my heart rate increase dramatically, and I couldn't catch my breath. The really scary thing was that I just couldn't seem to do anything. I kept standing there and saying, "I need to get out of here. I need to get out of here."

I'm so thankful my friend heard me and was able to steer me out of the crowd and into the open. Now, I'm wondering if the attack means my anxiety is getting worse, or if it just happened to be created by the perfect storm of events.

I blog all about it:
31 Million Seconds
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Registered: 12-12-2009
In reply to: criostiona
Wed, 12-16-2009 - 10:06pm

hi criostiona,


are you currently battling anxiety/depression now? Or was this something you dealt with in the past?


I get extreme anxiety attacks as well but they are not brought by the situation you have described.


I currently take xanax for my anxiety at .5 mg. Sometimes all i need is half a pill if I feel something coming on.


Hopefully this was just a random occurence for you and hopefully will not happen again.

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Registered: 11-28-2009
In reply to: criostiona
Wed, 12-16-2009 - 10:32pm

Hi lizzylilly. While I have not been officially diagnosed with anxiety and depression right now, I used to suffer from them, and I remember what it felt like. Therefore, I know I am suffering from both again.

I'm hoping that if I ever work up the nerve to go to the doctor, the antidepressant she will prescribe will treat both the depression and the anxiety. I don't think I'll ever be normal unless both are under control.

I blog all about it:
31 Million Seconds
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Registered: 11-30-2009
In reply to: criostiona
Wed, 12-16-2009 - 10:52pm

Sorry to hear this happened to you.

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