Have you ever had a panic attack?

[msc545]

A panic attack is one of the worst, most terrifying things that can happen to a person. It will not harm you physically, but people who have them usually think they are having a heart attack or dying, and often wind up in an emergency room where they are very thoroughly examined, since the symptoms very often mimic those of an actual heart attack.

The reason for these is a bit obscure and complicated, but they are easily dealt with and often simply prevented. Speak to your doctor if these are a problem for you.

[Anonymous]

Yes. During sex. We were playing a kinky game where he tied me up and blindfolded me. He got on top for a while after foreplay and got up and went to another room. He came back and got on top of me again and started thrusting, I panicked because it didn't feel like him down there, he felt much much bigger. I had a panicked attack as I was orgasming, I couldn't even say stop. I was convinced it was some other guy. After he was done if turned out it was a penis extender sleave.

[Caroline91]

I used to have panic attacks frequently after a traumatic experience. Given time, I learned how to stop them from happening and have had no problem with it now for years.

[msc545]

I'm glad you no longer have them. What did you do to stop them?

[Caroline91]

I paid attention to how they started and what the first signs of one were. Then, when I noticed those signs, I would just breathe deeply and tell myself "That was then and this is now. I'm okay." Then I wouldn't let myself get stuck there by dwelling on it and would do something or think about something that made me happy or gave me some other positive feeling. I did try to avoid eating as a make-me-happy response, though... lol

[msc545]

ok good.

[exitseven]

I night after my father died I was getting ready for bed. I was in the hall and I started to black out. I thought I was having a heart attack so i called out for my wife before I hit the floor. I was out for a couple of minutes. I dont know what it was.

[msc545]

You may have fainted or actually had a panic attack - the end state of a panic attack is fainting. Please see your doctor.

[exitseven]

this was over 20 years ago. I have had a major heart event since then and was checked out by a cardiologist.

[msc545]

Okay, I'm sorry that you had the heart attack, but I'm glad to hear that you were seen by a cardiologist and that you are okay now apparently.

[exitseven]

I did not have a heart attack thankfully but it was never determined what it was.
How can you mend a broken heart? ↗

[msc545]

ok-!

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Sonorous]

I'm pretty sure I have panic disorder so I feel panic attacks every time I'm in a setting that my brain defines to be unsafe. So I technically burn more calories by just standing outside than I do standing in my own home. 🤣

[Ez-Bri-Z_v2]

Yeah, I have them all the time though since I changed meds they aren't as frequent and I'm able to stop some of them before it gets too bad. My triggers are usually loud screaming/fighting or feeling like a burden to someone.

[Apple1996]

Yeah I have them in the car if someone else is driving. It sucks especially when being trapped in the car and I can't just walk away to breathe

[slickrick6600]

I have when worried about someone else I love who may be in danger or an unsafe situation, I’m not okay until I know they are

[Jmmmfi4]

I'm on medication for them

[msc545]

Is it helping, I hope?

[AlinaJanowska18]

Yes , very often. I can't explain it

[msc545]

Sorry - get some help, please.

[Sevenpointfive]

can you be my doctor?

[msc545]

No, but I can refer you to one if you DM me

[Sevenpointfive]

i want one of those sex doctors that has sex with their patients

[msc545]

Uh - cannot help with that sorry.

[Sevenpointfive]

but you have heard of them?

[msc545]

Of course. Sex therapists

[Sevenpointfive]

but have you? i don't think you have

[msc545]

I have heard of them. I have never met one.

[Sevenpointfive]

that has to be some sort of ethics violation. a "doctor" wouldn't do that

[msc545]

I am not exactly clear as to what they do or don't do. Why don't you ask one of them instead of me?

[Sevenpointfive]

not all of them, but some of them have sex with the patient. not sure if they actual therapists, but they need you to hit a certain amount of sessions before that happens. it's basically escorting under a guise.

[msc545]

Sounds like a lot of work on their part. That is actually really unnecessary. They could just go ahead and be escorts and at the same time do therapy with other people.

[msc545]

Having an intimate relationship with someone who is also your patient is grossly unethical and highly illegal. Here in California where I live it could lead to prison time.

[Sevenpointfive]

why do psychologists use that word "intimate". it's just sex. you can be intimate without sex

[msc545]

Why not?

[UnwantedScorpio]

My mom had few really bad ones

[MemeSupreme]

every morning

it's annoying