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main fear during a panic attack

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allison1984
allison1984

Hi everyone im suffering high anxiety the last few months leading to panic attacks my main fear during a panic attack is ill somehow lose control of myself and go insane. I was wondering what fellow panic attack suffers have as there main fear during a panic attack.

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  • aweshumy
    aweshumy allison1984

    Posted

    I get anxiety daily and on most days, it leads to panic attacks. One of the main things I worry about during those situations is that I'm going to lose control over my body and end up killing myself without wanting too (I'm not suicidal and actually value living cause I'm scared of death). I also feel like anxiety/panicking will break my insanity and I'll eventally just lose it. It's a really scary feeling. I hope you feel better soon.
    • Guest
      Guest aweshumy

      Posted

      you should look into therapy, it can really help.
    • aweshumy
      aweshumy Guest

      Posted

      I've been to therapy before but I'm getting a new therapist on March 8th so. Hopefully it goes well! smile
    • Guest
      Guest aweshumy

      Posted

      That is fantastic! Let me know how it goes! smile It's always nice to hear about other people getting help!
    • Guest
      Guest aweshumy

      Posted

      feeling like you'll lose control is really scary ;(
    • michaelall35712
      michaelall35712 aweshumy

      Posted

      Hope it works out well.  Remember we have to do the majority of the work.  They gives us the tools, but we have use them. 
  • Shaman737
    Shaman737 allison1984

    Posted

    My main fear is losing my mind. I get derealization and nothing around me looks real, incredible fear overwhelms me, sounds get louder, I just have to get away from everything. But there's nowhere to run. I can't stand this, it totally controls your life.
    • michaelall35712
      michaelall35712 Shaman737

      Posted

      This is an anxiety provocing lie that we tell ourselves.  It is impossible to crack up go crazy from thinking this.  It is driven by our physical response to anxiety,  we become uptight.  Find ways to relax the mind and body at the same time.  I highly recommend guided meditation follow it and stick with it.  IT WORKS!  Also seek out counseling and possibly medications if need be.  have your doctor run blood tests to rule out possibly thyroid malfunction which can cause depression and anxiety.  Wish you the best.
    • Shaman737
      Shaman737 michaelall35712

      Posted

      Thank you for the suggestions, I'll try some of the meditations on YouTube 

      Brian

  • Quadteric
    Quadteric allison1984

    Posted

    Same here I'm here for you I go thru the same thing let God be with us 🙏🏽
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