Have you ever had a panic attack and if so how do you handle it?

[Deserter3]

[Chazmatazz269]

Once, it felt like an extreme reaction to an ongoing challenge to my introversion. I was at my girlfriend’s grandmother’s tiny Kentucky home in the hills. We were celebrating her 85th birthday and she was quite the woman about town. Her entire family and most of her church showed up to celebrate with her. Then it started to rain. So everyone moved inside. Every room felt like a crowded elevator and most everyone there was a complete stranger to me. I started getting edgy and it got so bad that i went outside. I do luv a good thunderstorm, and there was a covered porch. So i was quite content and i was able to take the edge off. That was the first and only time that i’ve had that reaction, but i learned my lesson. Now i avoid crowds of strangers. Easy breezy.

[Deserter3]

That's interesting. In a crowd I feel safe, invisible

[PeterLegg91]

I have anxiety so yes I have, same as most people just try to soldier through it

[MissSunshine2]

Yes indeed, so bad that I nearly fainted. Breathing exercises and hypnotherapy.

[Deserter3]

Did you think it was heart related?

[MissSunshine2]

For me, it was because of my anxiety disorder

[Deserter3]

I'm sorry, I hope you've been coping better

[EmmaMary]

Thankfully not. 🤞

[Deserter3]

Lucky, I haven't for some time but did a few days ago

[EmmaMary]

Thank you for the MHO.