Tell or Not

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Registered: 01-10-2006
Tell or Not
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Thu, 10-12-2006 - 5:51pm
Hi Everyone, there are 2 different schools of thought on disclosing panic attacks. There are places like beauty salons where it will not make any difference or reflect on the person having panic attacks. In fact, disclosing this problem may minimize some of the effects of panic. When it comes to places like employment which may have an impact on advancement, the pro's have to weighed against the con's. The feeling of nausea happens because in a panic attack, the mouth tends to dry. It's difficult because panic attacks begin to have a domino effect. HTH.
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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: sdivas
Thu, 10-12-2006 - 6:17pm

Hi! I'd like to welcome you to the board. I saw that you posted to a couple of other threads. Thx for sharing your insights. We encourage people to talk about their *personal* experiences with anxiety disorders. None of us are professionals.


I just wanted to add that I don't experience nausea during anxiety/panic. I am emetaphobic. That means when I get sick with the stomach flu & become nauseated, I have such a great fear of vomiting that it throws me into a panic attack. It has nothing to do with dry mouth. Since I have had panic attacks for 36 years, I wanted to share my experience to benefit the many people who come here to read that there are others just like them. It's reassuring.


Please consider joining us in chat tonight. Newbies are encouraged to share their stories & ask questions about what has worked for others with anxiety disorders. Good luck! We want you to feel better & live successfully with your anxiety disorder. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Registered: 01-10-2006
In reply to: sdivas
Fri, 10-13-2006 - 1:28am
Sorry, I am aware of what you experience. I meant to post that in general, during a panic attack, the mouth usually becomes dry which in turn often causes an upset stomach and nausea. I think what you experience is very common. In general, most people don't like the loss of control that occurs. It's more pronounced for phobics. Hoping you remain healthy and don't have any stomach bugs.