I cant breath

[Rhksmum]

feel so stupid and pathetic but I'm really struggling to breath.
Tried to phone my cpn and psychologist but they're busy.
Cant cope, everything hurts, I just want it all over with but it doesnt seem to happen.
Social worker is coming this afternoon dont want her here, dont want her in my house, dont want anyone here, want to be left alone.
Dont know how to make it stop.
Had a letter from the council today to say they are putting in new heating and I've gone into a full panic and dont know why.
My hands are all pins and needles and I feel sick.
dont know what to do, feels like the dominoes that started falling last week have just built up speed and I cant stop it all, its all out of control

HAve you got someone you can call to come and be with you or who can talk to you? It sounds like a major panic attack. Have you got any strategies to help you deal with them?

pins and needles will be down to hyperventilating I would think if you're struggling to breathe. Try to calm your breathing right down and call your CPN again; there will be someone who can talk to you if you explain how you are feeling

and have a look here

your pins and needles are due to lack of oxygen, please find a paper bag to blow into to regulate your breathing again

then come back and talk {{{hugs}}}

Sounds like a panic attack.
Panic attacks happen because we feel anxious about something them get a surge of adrenalin as part of that anxiety. The adrenalin causes the physical feelings - heart beating hard, fast breathing, tight chest, sick or butterflies feeling, tense muscles etc. the physical feelings are unpleasant and are frightening BUT ARE NOT dangerous.
When you feel a panic starting keep telling yourself -

• it is a panic attack and it will pass
• its just physical symptoms and although they feel bad they will not harm me
• I can cope with this

Keep repeating this over and over.

Tomorrow or when you are calm look into getting help for your panic. Cognitive behaviour therapy is good.

Focus on breathing out if you can.

If you can get a paper bag then blow into it to try and gregulate your breathing.

How are you now Rhksmum? I find re-breathing helpful - cover your face with your hands like a mask and breathe into your hands. In panic situations it is rare you will be in a fit state to hunt around for a paper bag. Re-breathing the same air helps regulate blood CO2 levels and stops you hyperventilating.

Hope you are ok. This is probably little comfort right now, but I bet things aren't as bad as you think. Just focus on today. The new heating isn't happening today, don't worry about it. If it pops into your mind, just acknowledge the thought and say to yourself "just worrying" then let it go. Keep doing this again and again with any intrusive worrying thoughts.

Hey hun sorry only seeing this now. You're feeling very overwhelmed right now and the thought of men in your house working on your heating is tough I know. Just let it sink in a little. The not breathing is just really bad panic, it is blardy annoying but nothing bad will happen. Here if you need me. Sorry we haven't spoken much this week. Your fb still doesn't seem to work well xx