Few days back I got dizzy and was worried about it so I decided to go to the hospital for a check up. On the way in the taxi I experienced 'roller coaster' sensations just slamming into me in waves! The feeling you get when the roller coaster drops suddenly. That feeling. I kept gripping the arm rest and shutting my eyes but I was afraid of experiencing it that I kept experiencing it.
Today I decided to go out in a car and the same thing happened. D; I got so stressed and dissapointed at myself that I haven't gotten better. As i walk around with this feeling and slight dizziness I was hit with a panic attack at the food court. I had to lean against a wall to not feel like falling. I felt like I was on the edge of sainty and about to plummet into insanity. That's what it felt like.
My 'rolle coaster' feeling was not because I fear car accidents it is because I fear I would go into panic attack in the car and I think that just triggers it to happen. But I don't know how to stop fearing panic attacks because they just lead me to experience a panic attack. ; The whole ride was awful cause I kept thinking about it and triggering it. Now i feel like crying.....
Can you guys please give me some advice or explaination on this problem??
Okay you have reached the point now where you need outside intervention. Do you see a psychiatrist? If no get one. They can sort this all out for you. You have an anxiety/panic disorder and its very active and not managed. Once you get this all sorted out, and you will this will improve. doing it all by yourself is a bad idea now as anxiety rules will quickly ruin your life. Catch it now. Get the help you need so you can get back to living.
Here are some tricks i have learned along my own journey thru this. iCE carry it with you everywhere for a while. If needed You can hold it in Your bare hands, have ice chips you place under your tongue and or rub on the back of your neck..it confuses the body during an adrenaline rush. Its a machine so the ice stuns it and it has to regulate body temoerature so it goes to do that sidetracking or pulling from the fight or flight response reaction. Thats an immediate trick to get thru that moment. Next.get soothing nature sounds, i like waves they are rythmic and i love the ocean, you use whatever sounds please you. Have that in Yout phone or any device you can access fast or use in a public place. Have a oair of sunglasses with you. When things get awry put in headphone and olay the nature sounds you chose and put on the sunglasses this will decrease the senses from overloading more so then they are and take it all down a couple of notches. While you are listening to the sounds belly breathe. Breath in deep and slow thru your nose and slowly,and fill your bloy with air..expand. Then rythmically let the air out of your mouth flattening your belly. Do not take another breathe in until you have released all the air from you belly. Keep doing that whilst listening to the nature sounds..you can close your eyes if in a safe place. Do that a solid minute or two. No other thoughts allowed just listen to the nature and breathe. Thats a rapid version of mindfull breathing it will calm you. You are safe. You will not die and you will not go crazy. Your body is actually having an adrenaline rush and in survivor mode. It sucks but thats what is happening. You ned to re teach yourself you are safe and this isnt a dangerous situation. Those are tricks.. it is still in your very best interest to see someone for help. This is manageable and can get way better then it is at this time.
Fowldays, If you will just follow Lisa, you will be on your way to where you want to get. No "yeah but." no "I don't want to." no getting side tracked. Recognize when you have been sent the right guide for you....she's it! If she says jump...your only comment will be, "how high?"
People don't always recognize when someone has been "sent" to them. Look at the sign on her back...it says "Fowldays, follow me." Not only do you have a guide but she has all of us behind her, (and you of course) I answered someone this morning and just knew I was the one who could help him the most with his problem. It's time to put your trust somewhere and just get on with it dear friend.
It's advice from our own experience that makes us each unique in how we can help. Sometimes our experience and another's need just seem to fit. You are special, Lisa.
Bottom line for all of us is we put it out there, and whether anyone listens or not is up to them. It is their choice. if there is response, we go forward with them, if no positive response, we simply go on to the next person. Of the hundreds we read every week...only some will jump in and go forward. Blessings and encouragement to us all.
No Honey, he doesn't need to. After reading your advice to him, if he doesn't, I will be absolutely amazed and really wonder why.
Advice from our own experience is what we all have to offer, what makes us unique. Sometimes a person's experience just seems to match what another needs. Sorry if I overstepped.
; The whole ride was awful cause I kept thinking about it and triggering it. Now i feel like crying.....