Second panic attack of the day...

[AndAwaySheWent]

Hating this. I tried to eat..sleep nothing is working. Feel hungry but rooted to the bed..not sure why I’m posting but just want to get it off my chest...

Get up, make yourself do it. Distraction is the only way through it, I know I've been there too (many times inc this morning). I sometimes find it painful physically to get up, I'm too scared and would rather just sleep but doing nothing focuses more on the anxiety.

Its an absolute bastard and you have my sympathy xx

Might sounds like a stupid question but are you sure it’s a panic attack? I was diagnosed with panic attacks by my GP but I was actually having problems with gallstones. I changed GP and was immediately admitted to hospital.

OP I’m so sorry to hear this. I have had panic attacks and they are truly the worst.

Not sure how helpful it is but I don’t have them now, and have techniques to stop them in their tracks. At the time I felt so out of control and afraid but it will get better I promise.

Do you have any mental health support? Therapy in a nutshell on YouTube is great for calming techniques, even just as a distraction.

It’s shit but you’re not alone, feel free to PM me if you need a hand hold.

@boredboredboredboredbored in the kitchen now I’m just saying each step in my head as I do it, ‘pick bread’ ‘plug in toaster’...do that I’m not letting any other thought enter my head

@Thatwentbadly - yes I think it is. Started feeling wobbly from the time I heard we are expected back at work before Christmas. I know I’m being silly but I have been working from home since March..don’t feel safe going back to an open plan office which is air conditioned - no fresh air

@Demithemoore thank you will check out. I use the CALM app but today not working

Good good that's what I do. Try watching tv / talking to somebody if you can. Anything to distract yourself. I went out for a walk at 5am a few weeks ago just to distract me. It's so hard BUT know this will pass, it will I promise xx

That's not silly, it's understandable to feel a bit unsafe in the circumstances. Be kind to yourself.

Thank yiu

That's it, just go from action to action. Simple things. Plan in breaks if they are useful. And then at the end of the day be very proud of what you achieved despite feeling so awful.

Sustain is good but don't become afraid of your thoughts, short term gain for long term pain. If/when you get another just recognise that it feels bloody unpleasant but don't stop doing what you're doing. The panic attack will end more quickly each time you do this, and as a result you'll feel more confident that you can cope.

I'm also going to have to go back to work, but I don't know when. Like you I've been home since March. I have different reasons for not wanting to go back but the thought of it is powerfully preoccupying and I need to be able to think about it so that I can problem solve it, but i also needs breaks.

I’m just sitting in my bed and counting the flowers on the covers ..silly but helps

I don’t see the reason to drag us back when the cases are rising..I’m really scared I won’t be here to see my daughter grow up

I'm 39, normal BMI. My chance of survival from covid is 99.998%.

OP you do need some perspective.