So I had an 'episode' earlier this week that's left me really shaken to be honest. I just wanted to see whether this sounds like a panic attack, or if anyone's experienced similar.
I won't go into too much detail about the run up, but essentially I was distracted and out of the corner of my eye thought my child was in a dangerous situation. They weren't, but in the moment my brain perceived that they were and, I don't know quite how to explain it, but I completely freaked out. I could feel/see myself screaming for them, it was like I was in the depths of utter grief. Even when I twigged they were fine, it's like I couldn't stop myself reacting, I was still shouting no no no and could feel my face pulled down/shaking in complete despair. I had no control over what I was doing, and it was almost like I could see myself but it wasn't me, if that makes sense.
It didn't last long, but it's really shaken me up. I've never reacted to anything like that, and the way I felt like I wasn't in control of myself has really scared me. I just wanted to see if anyone's experienced similar, or whether I need to see someone. Thanks if you've read this far