Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
480448 tn?1426948538

QOM: August 2013

It's that time again!  Late as usual, lol.  ;0)

After thinking about several different questions to pose, I came up with this one:

If you had to describe, in ONE sentence, an anxiety/panic attack to a friend who has never experienced one, what would you write?

I'm looking forward to your answers and a discussion!  If anyone has any suggestions for future QOM, please PM me or CJ and we'll make a note of it.  Your ideas are always welcome and appreciated!

Thanks!

Your CLs...
CJ
Nursegirl
6 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
480448 tn?1426948538
bump
Helpful - 0
480448 tn?1426948538
"Great question nursegirl,  You are so creative with your questions! "

Ha!  I try, thanks.  My partner CJ helps come up with ideas as well.

Thanks for sharing, really great description!!
Helpful - 0
973741 tn?1342342773
Plenty of science, solid science, to back anxiety both in terms of it being a disorder and its treatment.  I'm glad they have researched and the stigma surrounding it seems to be less and less each year that passes.  This is a good thing for all who suffer.  

Great question nursegirl,  You are so creative with your questions!

A true panic attack is a horrible feeling.  To me it is almost like bursting tingles in my head and chest that spread/fan out from the center.  Then catching our breath is hard.  

The other way I would describe general anxiety is a LOUD mind.  I just can't shut off the thought and it disrupts me from sleeping, resting, relaxing . . .  enjoying things.  Sometimes I just want to scream inside my head "shut up already!!" if you know what I mean.   (probably not unlike others who want to scream that at me when I'm talking. ha ha)  
Helpful - 0
4190741 tn?1370177832
When in an anxiety situation, it is like being on a merry go round that is spinning at about 100 miles per hour....and as you spin around things about your life pop out at you but only for an instant before you go back to total panic mode.  

I haven't had this happen in years since starting therapy, but it is still a very scary thing to think about happening again.

M
Helpful - 0
480448 tn?1426948538
Thanks edgy for sharing.

I'm going to use the wise words my one therapist said...it's like the fire alarm without the fire.  SO true.

The same feeling you'd have if someone was holding a gun to your head, only without any trigger, which makes it that much scary!!
Helpful - 0
2019697 tn?1334150247
Total fear. It begins in my stomach and spreads throughout my body. That is all followed up by derealization. My perception is thrown off and I am scared out of my wits. Despite this overwhelming feeling, I go about my business as I would any other day with just some apprehension.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Anxiety Community

Top Anxiety Answerers
Avatar universal
Arlington, VA
370181 tn?1595629445
Arlington, WA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Find out what can trigger a panic attack – and what to do if you have one.
A guide to 10 common phobias.
Take control of tension today.
These simple pick-me-ups squash stress.
Don’t let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. Try these 10 mood-boosting tips to get your happy back
Want to wake up rested and refreshed?