Do you just let it happen knowing it won't kill you or call 911 just in case? Last time I had an attack, I thought I honestly believed I was having a severe heart attack so called 911. The ER doctor actually scolded me for wasting her time when she learned it was anxiety. So I'm scared to call 911 if it happens again.
I wouldnt be going back to that ER. I’ve went to several ERs when I had different symptoms from palpatations to entire left side numbness. After doctors ruled out heart attack or stroke, and knew I had anxiety, they all told me to come back if I had similar symptoms (heart issues are heretical with my family). It took me a long time to face that my symptoms are from fear. It helped by talking with people who have had actual heart issues.
Depending on the severity of the attacks, I always breath deep through my nose and breathe out through my mouth. In more severe cases I will get in the shower and breath and pray/meditate. Water has been used for healing in every ancient culture as a way of purifying the soul. I hold a handful of water in my hands, meditate on one or few words like ‘heal’ or ‘be calm’ and gently pour it over my face. it may take 10 minutes of this and it might not completely go away but it always helps tremendously.
I wish you the best, my friend. -Know you are not alone.
there is nothing wrong with calling for help if you need help. A PANIC disorder is a form of illness just like any other illness. would someone judge you if you were a diabetic and needed a ambulance ? no they would not. you are not wasting anyones time they are there to help you. i have suffered from panic disorders for nearly 18 years. i have had my share of ER Doctors. IF YOU need help go for it or ask a friend to drive. try CBT THERAPY and a therapist. best of wishes
I just had one of the worse ones I ever had after years of not having them. I almost called the ambulance,but took my anxiety med and waited to see if it helped,eventually it did. When I was younger I would run ice cold water over the vein side of my wrists,it calmed me and was also a distraction. If you cant calm down,go in. when the ER made light of your anxiety,that was terribly wrong. Remember millions of people have anxiety,its nothing to be ashamed of.