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Another #PanicAttack
Panic attacks hurt. They sap your energy. They leave you feeling empty. And you can’t help but wonder if you’re broken. Panic attacks also make for awkward moments with family members that don’t understand - or don’t want to understand. When you’re constantly asked ‘what brought it on’ or ‘have you been doing what your therapist suggested’ you wanna scream.
Today’s attack triggered a seizure. I basically went through it on my own, though a family member was in the same room with me. The one thing that always helps during a seizure or anxiety/panic attack is the pressure of someone holding me. I didn’t have that today. Now, my emotions are all over the place and I feel angry and frustrated with this family member. And I don’t want to feel this way.
This is what “they” don’t tell you about panic attacks: they bring on some ugly emotions and thoughts that don’t help in the least. And, there’s no time to process the panic let alone the fight or flight reflex. When I get to this point, I become a recluse and rarely leave my hobbit hole. But tomorrow is a new day.... one I’m actually looking forward to, even though it’s Monday. #Anxiety #panic #Seizures #anger #frustration #Trying #Dailychallenge #struggle #newday
