attacks: mind altering?

[plur26]

intense and/or frightening realizations of reality***
loss of the ability to react logically to stimuli***
loss of cognitive ability in general***
feeling like nothing is real***
dream-like sensation or perceptual distortion.***


I had experienced my first panic attack among the first few weeks of school. I am a sophmore in highschool, I am comfortable in school..I'm usually outgoing and social.
looking back on what I can remember before the panic attack, the problem that triggered it was incredibly minor. when the panic attack ended, I felt like I had woken up. I had been crying and shaking, when it ended, I felt very light headed and confused.

I believe I have an altered state of mind since the panic attack, I am very, very restless.
overwhelmed easily,
distant from my friends.-I can't handle relationships..
I find myself often depressed with thoughts of hurting myself.
I see myself screaming and going insane.
please help me. any advice would greatly help.

[RubyWitch]

I'm very sorry that your post got overlooked..........

You state that the incident that caused your initial panic attack was "minor." If I'm not being too nosey, could you tell me something about that incident?
The fact that you feel you're in an "altered state of mind" since the attack and that it has caused you to behave in ways that are much different from your normal behavior, most especially the feelings of hurting yourself, tells me that you should seek help as soon as possible.
Please talk with your parents or another trusted adult in your life. If you feel there is no one you can turn to, please talk to us. You don't have to do this alone.
Peace
Greenlydia