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Music Festival in 3 Days

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lesley7512
lesley7512

I'm scared. Just recently, about a week and a half ago, I developed anxiety after an initial attack while driving. I've been going out and trying to do stuff with family and friends since but I constantly have a feeling of uneasiness, probably just fear of another attack. 

So, there is a big music festival in Miami I'm planning on going to in three days. Large crowds, long hours, hot. Do you see my problem? I'm honestly thinking of selling my ticket on StubHub tomorrow because I'm too scared to go and bring all my friends down if I don't feel comfortable there. It really sucks though because I love the artists performing, I just want to be able to enjoy my time there. But with this constant anxiety that's been hard lately. 

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  • WalterMcDonald
    WalterMcDonald lesley7512

    Posted

    What about a few drinks for the festival spirit, does that help. A lot of people with anxiety find alcohol makes it worse but for some it's relaxing. Are you going with friends you feel safe with. Music festivals are normally fun, safe environments but I understand that doesn't matter if you are severely stressed. Good luck
  • tanya73811
    tanya73811 lesley7512

    Posted

    Hi 

    I think you should try and go you will find once you get there and with all the distraction that you will be fine.

    If your anxiety has only just come on recently try and kick it straight away.

  • whitney74579
    whitney74579 lesley7512

    Posted

    Same think happened to me in the beginning of my anxiety. I won VIP tickets to a musical festival. I thought since it was a great opportunity I would go and try it out. I spent MAYBE 2 hours there over a period of 3 days and I had absolutely zero fun. I was actually miserable. I'm not trying to scare you I am just giving you my experience. Also, if you do go I would HIGHLY suggest now t drinking alcohol. Alcohol and anxiety don't mix. It can make it so much worse. A lot of people think alcohol is an upper but it's actually a depressant. It depend on how severe our anxiety is, but I think with large crowds, heat, loud noises and worrying of upsetting your friends might make you more anxious. But do what you feel is right. Either way, I wish you nothing nut the best. Let me know what you decisled to do I would love to know! xx
  • gillian81509
    gillian81509 lesley7512

    Posted

    Hi 

    I was driving when my first attack happened so went to gp

    I got told to blow in a paper bag I thought what a dumb answer 

    years later when I understood why I now regularly use the theory and deep breathing rebalancing oxygen and carbon dioxide 

    enjoy your concert 

  • abella
    abella lesley7512

    Posted

    Hi Lesley

    This will be an important event for you to go to. You are hoping it will be fun but w orried that you will have a panic attack. My thoughts are that the more scared you are to go out and enjoy yourself, the more disappointed you will feel in yourself, and the more you will feel that your anxiety is running your life.

    I had my first panic attack at a business meeting. I couldnt see, my ears were ringing and my heart was pounding and I had to leave anyway I could. I was completely terrified and I became scared of business meetings. However I didnt have a choice, I had to go. I felt the anxiety but each time I made it through the feelings I felt a sense of triumph.

    For the record, strangely enough, for the last eight years business meetings fill my days, and I chair most of them. Its all second nature now. I think I found myself needing to confront my greatest fears in order to overcome them. Ive also found going on prozac worked very well for me.

    My thoughts are that this is a fun social event, which your career doesnt depend on. You will have your friends for support, and you will be happy with yourself for not allowing your anxiety to run your life.

    Also good luck and this is a big thing for you. Whats that saying "Feel the fear and do it anyway!" At least its not a skydive. LOL. I am not trying to make light of this by the way, I am just trying to have a joke. A smile can help sometimes. All the best. Hugs. xx

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