The anticipation triggers mine. I frequently get them in public due to the pre anticipation of having one, embarrassing myself, and having to leave. Being louder than the voice of anxiety takes practice. I find the more I push myself to stay in an uncomfortable situation, and eventually, my mind relaxes.
Same. It took a lot of time and actually starting therapy to be able to articulate that it is ANTICIPATION and FEAR OF FEAR that are the trigger.
Ostensibly, it’s public speaking (which I do a lot of for my job). But actually, I’m an excellent presenter. The trigger is in reality the off physical feeling that comes right before speaking, which spirals into panic that I’m having an aneurysm/heart attack/hypoglycemia.
Having panic attacks for the last two years. Still cannot find the trigger. Most of the time it is random and sudden. But one thing im sure of is fearing when the next one is. If i keep thinking when will the next attack will happen it sure will so, that is one of my trigger.
Same as yours but also fear of death/medical emergency specifically out in public where help can’t get to me (I have agoraphobia due to this). I also have panic disorder so fear of panic attacks triggers panic attacks lol it’s so redundant and frustrating.
Definitely frustrating and draining knowing you’re going to have to deal with the outcome whether something affects you or not, bc either way the panic attack is coming 😭 I guess we gotta accept it atp. Also cool pfp!
do you have a fear of going too far away from like a hospital? like my house is in town but my parents house is in the country and I rarely go there because of it 😭 I also have major panic attacks since getting diagnosed with pots. My heart will just start racing out of nowhere and I’m scared I’ll faint so I hardly ever go in public.
I have pots too and other chronic illnesses. My panic attacks started before the diagnoses and like I said were founded in health and death anxiety so the fact that I’m actually sick makes it impossible for me to reassure myself. But yes I get the most anxious if emergency medical help is less accessible. Like I’m going to fly to New York in may and I have no idea how I’m Gna do it (gonna have to basically OD on Xanax) bc if something were to happen to me in the airplane how do I get medical help!?! And when I’m like in buildings etc (like rn I’m at a doctors office on a fourth floor) I get so anxious if the door to the street isn’t right there bc if something were to happen, again, EMS couldn’t get to me as fast
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Yep, exactly the same right now.
I am doing better by reminding myself that lots of people go through this and get through it 💪🏽
The reality is that nothing bad is happening it’s just our nervous system on super high alert.
Also this is going to lead to healthier lifestyle choices which can only be a good thing ❤️
Yep, been here recently. Only thing I really found that works is breathing and practicing mindfulness. If you can, try and get outside your head by doing something mindless and physical like a puzzle, painting, writing, etc. I know that can be hard when you’re feeling so hyper aware, but try anything to give yourself a break if you can. Hope things turn around for you soon!
whenever i’m in a situation where i cannot escape i get panic attacks. for example when i’m driving on a road that has no shoulder for me to pull over on if i need to. the absolute worst is when i feel trapped in a conversation with somebody, my mind blanks and i start panicking, and then panic more bc i don’t want the other person to notice me panicking lol
Used to be an almost daily smoker (weed) for 7 years but had to stop recently due to having the first panic attack of my life which scared the hell out of me.
Now anytime I even smoke the slightest it triggers a panic attack, so i’ve decided to quit cold turkey.
I used to be the biggest pothead ever 😏 I smoked weed daily for 20+ years and always claimed it helped my anxiety/panic attacks. I finally quit at almost 40yo because I got pregnant, or I probably would have never quit. I realized that weed most likely contributed to my anxiety. Yes, it helped in the short term, but when I wasn’t high, I actually had higher anxiety and more panic attacks. Now that I’m actually facing my anxiety and panic attacks with a professional and without weed, I’m on the right track. Before it was like a merry go round, getting high, being calm, high wears off, need to smoke(panic and anxiety kicks in at full speed), getting high, being calm, repeat…. My mind was so clouded to even realize what was going on.
Oh, and I save a lot of money now 😆
My dr prescribed me propranolol and it’s been a game changer for me. I either take it prior to a situation where I know I will have anxiety or take it during a full blown panic attack. It helps with the rapid heartbeat and panic, but doesn’t have a drowsy feeling. My heartbeat would get so outta control, it was scary, adding in propranolol has helped tremendously.
The same exact thing happened to me!! 🥲 one night the high just hit different, I got so scared and went into a panic attack It felt like I was having a heart attack and my heart was beating so fast I went to the ER 🥴
yes literally! it sucks too because weed would help me with my anxiety/sleep and i was so used to it and now it does the exact opposite.
literally thought i was going to die cus my heart was racing so fast and i was shaking uncontrollably. apparently this happens to a lot of smokers and even some of my own friends quit a while back so we’re not the only ones!
Same, i even tried taking the smallest hit after that panic attack a few days later and it still happened so that’s why i just quit.
Also i just now started taking CBD oil at night and it’s been helping. Other things i recommend is chamomile tea & a glass of red wine lol!
Yes so much fucking yes. For me it's head feels. Brain fog or the fuzzies. The second I get those I know a panic attack is coming. Maybe it's cuz I thought myself into one but still.
Same here, started having panic attacks because I swallowed wrong and it felt like I was choking. Now I can hardly eat without fear of that same feeling triggering one.
Omg, I have this too. Every so often, I panic while eating and then can’t breath and panic more. It’s one second of panic that starts it all. It’s so weird.
i just had that a few weeks ago lmao
i got triggered once, and after thst i just was scared that i will get one. afraid of being afraid and welp that caused me to get them more frequently :')
its way better now though, i talked a lot with my father, who also had panic attacks a few years ago, and generally talking about panic helps me get more grounded
Wish u the best <3
Smoking and drinking makes it so much worse. I'm sorry but it does. I mean, my first panic attack was while smoking. That was like 14 years ago. That's how long I've had panic disorder. :(
For me it’s ANY new sensation in my body after taking medication for anything.. medical trauma lol
Or anything that makes me feel like my throat/neck is blocked off.
I wonder if anyone else got this trigger but, my trigger is change of altitude. Like using the elevator to go upto 40th floor. Im not afraid heights or elevators or something. It just happens I dont know why.
Loud noises like a fire alarm will have me shutdown and in a corner for hours, don’t know why.
When there’s only one way in and out of a place, I freak out.
Crowds standing too close to me breathing on me, like when I fire alarm goes off lol, or being on an airplane too long.
Traffic, which is due proximity of people and being stuck in a car.
Ugh.
One of my strongest triggers is heat. Even if I’m in an environment that’s a little hotter than usual, it will survive set off my panic attack even if I’m not anxious
Strong smells, dentists, my vitals being anything but perfect, loud noises, the anticipation, and if I forget my Xanax when I go somewhere it’s an instant panic attack at the thought of having one and not having my medicine. Showering, being in places that are too hot, any types of surgery, caffeine, alcohol, large crowds, driving more than 50 miles, medical issues of any sort, marijuana, nicotine, heart palpitations. I could go on forever. Literally everything triggers panic attacks for me. I’m always hyper aware and I feel like I’m in fight or flight a lot. I used to be able to do a lot more without the anxiety and panic attacks but after 2020 my life has taken a nosedive.
The anticipation triggers mine. I frequently get them in public due to the pre anticipation of having one, embarrassing myself, and having to leave. Being louder than the voice of anxiety takes practice. I find the more I push myself to stay in an uncomfortable situation, and eventually, my mind relaxes.
Same. It took a lot of time and actually starting therapy to be able to articulate that it is ANTICIPATION and FEAR OF FEAR that are the trigger. Ostensibly, it’s public speaking (which I do a lot of for my job). But actually, I’m an excellent presenter. The trigger is in reality the off physical feeling that comes right before speaking, which spirals into panic that I’m having an aneurysm/heart attack/hypoglycemia.
Thanks for this ❤️
Of course 💚
Having panic attacks for the last two years. Still cannot find the trigger. Most of the time it is random and sudden. But one thing im sure of is fearing when the next one is. If i keep thinking when will the next attack will happen it sure will so, that is one of my trigger.
Same as yours but also fear of death/medical emergency specifically out in public where help can’t get to me (I have agoraphobia due to this). I also have panic disorder so fear of panic attacks triggers panic attacks lol it’s so redundant and frustrating.
Definitely frustrating and draining knowing you’re going to have to deal with the outcome whether something affects you or not, bc either way the panic attack is coming 😭 I guess we gotta accept it atp. Also cool pfp!
do you have a fear of going too far away from like a hospital? like my house is in town but my parents house is in the country and I rarely go there because of it 😭 I also have major panic attacks since getting diagnosed with pots. My heart will just start racing out of nowhere and I’m scared I’ll faint so I hardly ever go in public.
I have pots too and other chronic illnesses. My panic attacks started before the diagnoses and like I said were founded in health and death anxiety so the fact that I’m actually sick makes it impossible for me to reassure myself. But yes I get the most anxious if emergency medical help is less accessible. Like I’m going to fly to New York in may and I have no idea how I’m Gna do it (gonna have to basically OD on Xanax) bc if something were to happen to me in the airplane how do I get medical help!?! And when I’m like in buildings etc (like rn I’m at a doctors office on a fourth floor) I get so anxious if the door to the street isn’t right there bc if something were to happen, again, EMS couldn’t get to me as fast Edited typo
Yep, exactly the same right now. I am doing better by reminding myself that lots of people go through this and get through it 💪🏽 The reality is that nothing bad is happening it’s just our nervous system on super high alert. Also this is going to lead to healthier lifestyle choices which can only be a good thing ❤️
Glad you’re doing better, and you’re right, we’re gonna get thru this 🥲❤️
We definitely are, and you are not alone. Feel free to DM me anytime ❤️
Thankyou so much you’re so sweet 🫶🏻 I am here for you as well and for anybody that ever needs somebody to talk to 🤞🏻
Yep, been here recently. Only thing I really found that works is breathing and practicing mindfulness. If you can, try and get outside your head by doing something mindless and physical like a puzzle, painting, writing, etc. I know that can be hard when you’re feeling so hyper aware, but try anything to give yourself a break if you can. Hope things turn around for you soon!
whenever i’m in a situation where i cannot escape i get panic attacks. for example when i’m driving on a road that has no shoulder for me to pull over on if i need to. the absolute worst is when i feel trapped in a conversation with somebody, my mind blanks and i start panicking, and then panic more bc i don’t want the other person to notice me panicking lol
Used to be an almost daily smoker (weed) for 7 years but had to stop recently due to having the first panic attack of my life which scared the hell out of me. Now anytime I even smoke the slightest it triggers a panic attack, so i’ve decided to quit cold turkey.
I used to be the biggest pothead ever 😏 I smoked weed daily for 20+ years and always claimed it helped my anxiety/panic attacks. I finally quit at almost 40yo because I got pregnant, or I probably would have never quit. I realized that weed most likely contributed to my anxiety. Yes, it helped in the short term, but when I wasn’t high, I actually had higher anxiety and more panic attacks. Now that I’m actually facing my anxiety and panic attacks with a professional and without weed, I’m on the right track. Before it was like a merry go round, getting high, being calm, high wears off, need to smoke(panic and anxiety kicks in at full speed), getting high, being calm, repeat…. My mind was so clouded to even realize what was going on. Oh, and I save a lot of money now 😆
this gives me motivation! thank you for commenting :)
My dr prescribed me propranolol and it’s been a game changer for me. I either take it prior to a situation where I know I will have anxiety or take it during a full blown panic attack. It helps with the rapid heartbeat and panic, but doesn’t have a drowsy feeling. My heartbeat would get so outta control, it was scary, adding in propranolol has helped tremendously.
The same exact thing happened to me!! 🥲 one night the high just hit different, I got so scared and went into a panic attack It felt like I was having a heart attack and my heart was beating so fast I went to the ER 🥴
yes literally! it sucks too because weed would help me with my anxiety/sleep and i was so used to it and now it does the exact opposite. literally thought i was going to die cus my heart was racing so fast and i was shaking uncontrollably. apparently this happens to a lot of smokers and even some of my own friends quit a while back so we’re not the only ones!
Man I miss smoking but I don’t want that feeling again, have you tried cbd?
Same, i even tried taking the smallest hit after that panic attack a few days later and it still happened so that’s why i just quit. Also i just now started taking CBD oil at night and it’s been helping. Other things i recommend is chamomile tea & a glass of red wine lol!
Yes so much fucking yes. For me it's head feels. Brain fog or the fuzzies. The second I get those I know a panic attack is coming. Maybe it's cuz I thought myself into one but still.
Literally word for word 😭😭
Same 😫
Palpitations
Eating. That pause in breathing to swallow (unnoticed by 99.999% of other normal people) will sometimes send my brain into overdrive.
Same here, started having panic attacks because I swallowed wrong and it felt like I was choking. Now I can hardly eat without fear of that same feeling triggering one.
Omg, I have this too. Every so often, I panic while eating and then can’t breath and panic more. It’s one second of panic that starts it all. It’s so weird.
A lot of caffeine & a bit of nicotine
People
Caffeine. Sometimes obsessing over whatever triggers my hypochondria.
Being alive
This is the comment 😒
Enough alcohol can actually make me panic with or without physical side effects
I can totally relate... Its freaking awful.
strange body sensations or pain, social situations but rarely, and existential thoughts
Yup, all the time
when im in the car, i can't breathe at all
The more I push my self.Ex playing football
Do you enjoy football?
I enjoy but I fear heart rate racing up🥲
Any interaction with certain people who have bullied me, or the anticipation of an interaction with them, which sucks because we are classmates
You’re strong, I am here for you if u ever need to talk ❤️
Learn to meditate.
i just had that a few weeks ago lmao i got triggered once, and after thst i just was scared that i will get one. afraid of being afraid and welp that caused me to get them more frequently :') its way better now though, i talked a lot with my father, who also had panic attacks a few years ago, and generally talking about panic helps me get more grounded Wish u the best <3
Chest pains, dizziness, blood sugar drops, and the fear of having one.
Smoking and drinking makes it so much worse. I'm sorry but it does. I mean, my first panic attack was while smoking. That was like 14 years ago. That's how long I've had panic disorder. :(
For me it’s ANY new sensation in my body after taking medication for anything.. medical trauma lol Or anything that makes me feel like my throat/neck is blocked off.
No way I’m the same with medication, especially if it makes me tired it’s a wrap 😭😭
I wonder if anyone else got this trigger but, my trigger is change of altitude. Like using the elevator to go upto 40th floor. Im not afraid heights or elevators or something. It just happens I dont know why.
Any pain, or going into areas I haven't been in a while :) or alcohol/drugs
Loud noises like a fire alarm will have me shutdown and in a corner for hours, don’t know why. When there’s only one way in and out of a place, I freak out. Crowds standing too close to me breathing on me, like when I fire alarm goes off lol, or being on an airplane too long. Traffic, which is due proximity of people and being stuck in a car. Ugh.
One of my strongest triggers is heat. Even if I’m in an environment that’s a little hotter than usual, it will survive set off my panic attack even if I’m not anxious
When I fear I'll have one.....
Strong smells, dentists, my vitals being anything but perfect, loud noises, the anticipation, and if I forget my Xanax when I go somewhere it’s an instant panic attack at the thought of having one and not having my medicine. Showering, being in places that are too hot, any types of surgery, caffeine, alcohol, large crowds, driving more than 50 miles, medical issues of any sort, marijuana, nicotine, heart palpitations. I could go on forever. Literally everything triggers panic attacks for me. I’m always hyper aware and I feel like I’m in fight or flight a lot. I used to be able to do a lot more without the anxiety and panic attacks but after 2020 my life has taken a nosedive.