topic Day after panic attack in Anxiety

Day after panic attack

Emmy. — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 08:20:27 GMT

Had a huge panic attack yesterday, haven't had one this servere in a very long time. (To say I feel devastated is an understatement). Anyway, what I'm wanting to ask is today I just feel exhausted, and still a little panicked too. Is this normal? My poor husband was so surprised to see me like that yesterday. It took me back 3 years ago to my first ever panic attack, that's how scary it was and how out of control I felt. Sorry rambling. Please let me know if you experience anything similar the day after? Many Thanks, Emmy

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startingnew — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:35:46 GMT

Hi Emmy

yes ive experienced something very similar

the panic attack makes you worn out and uses up alot of your energy when its happening

this is pretty normal and feeling anxious after it is pretty normal too.

remember to put some self care strategies in place for you to help get through it

big hugs

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Blue_Jane — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 10:55:07 GMT

Hi Emmy

Sorry to hear about the panic attack. They are so scary! Everyone experiences a panic attack differently and it can be very intense on the body so that might be why you are still feeling exhausted. If the feeling continues then maybe you need to see your GP?

Don't feel devastated about this, unfortunately it is a normal part of having a mental illness. I had a panic attack about 6 weeks ago after not having one for 18 months. It was horrible but we need to give ourselves a break.

Blue Jane

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Emmy. — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:25:07 GMT

Thanks startingnew and blue Jane. I suppose I'm just sad as it's been so long since such a bad one 😞 luckily I'm seeing my psychiatrist tomorrow so be good to speak with him. Just not in a good place at the moment

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startingnew — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:08:54 GMT

Hi Emmy

How did you go at your psychiatrist appointment go today?

How are you going today?

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startingnew — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:35:35 GMT

Hi Emmy

how did your appointment with your psychiatrist go today?

how are you feeling?

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Emmy. — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 08:41:01 GMT

Thanks startingnew for asking. Struggled thankfully hubby could change his plans and take me. Lots of crying. Increase in medication and have to see him more regularly again. How r u? Xx

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startingnew — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:12:35 GMT

i understand it being hard. lots of hugs. it sounds like your hubby is pretty supportive of you which is great.

thats ok seeing him more regularly is a good support for you and he will be able to monitor your medications as well. have you got any other supports in place? ant other coping strategies that you can use as well?

im not doing great but ill live.

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Emmy. — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:43:07 GMT

Want to chat about how you're doing startingnews? I'm here for you.

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Sophie_M — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 23:45:35 GMT

Hi everyone, this is a continuation of one of our long-term support threads (below), so we're going to close this off. You can keep talking and supporting each other in the original thread:

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