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Post by Clarissa on Jan 28, 2014 19:58:18 GMT
Just before Christmas, I started having panic attacks in school. In fact in the week before we broke up I was having them daily, and I do still have them; I've just never had one at home. They're getting further apart, though, which I've been told is good.
I had a really bad one a few weeks ago, and ended up having to go home as I couldn't get my breathing under control and I couldn't stand up without getting dizzy.
The problem is, I have an idea what's causing them, but I can't talk to anyone about it. I've never had the relationship with my parents where I feel like I can talk to them, and I don't know if there's anyone I can go to in school.
Does anyone have any advice?
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Lia
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Post by Lia on Jan 28, 2014 21:04:45 GMT
Hey and welcome c: I have social anxiety and I get anxiety attacks frequently so you're not alone! Do you have a friend or extended family member you can confide in? Also most schools do have a nurse or counsellor that you should be able to talk to so you could try and find out about that. There's always your GP as well but I'm guessing that would involve talking to your parents first. In the meantime just writing about it might help a little to begin with (it helps me a lot when I can't talk to anyone) at least that way you're expressing it and not completely bottling it up. I'm sorry if that's not much help, otherwise you're welcome to message me anytime if you like, I'll happily listen x.
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Post by BethH on Jan 28, 2014 21:44:50 GMT
You can always talk to me! And of course there's always things like helplines or organisations that you can email.
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Post by Helen on Jan 28, 2014 23:00:23 GMT
Anxiety attacks can be really scary. The physical symptoms can be very dramatic and make you think you're having a heart attack or similar which doesn't lessen the anxiety at all. Would you be able to tell your parents that you need to go to see your GP and make them sit outside while you go in alone? I know it's difficult but maybe you could let them know indirectly that you have having trouble and that you don't feel that you can talk to them at the moment. I'm around on the forums but also around if you wanted to PM to chat in general or about things that may be bothering you. Is there any kind of similarity in the situations before you have a panic attack? I agree with Lia that writing stuff down can help. If you can't work out what is bothering you maybe set aside certain periods of time where you force yourself to write about anything in your head. If you do something regularly like this things may become clearer to you. If your school doesn't have a counsellor attached they should still be able to point you in the direction of a counselling service. My school referred me to somewhere during school hours without having to involve my parents. In general, things will get better if you confront your problems and work to get better. It's tough but it's possible
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Post by ellief on Feb 3, 2014 13:37:36 GMT
Hey, I posted on your other post before I saw this one, about square breathing? Also, if your still at school it might be possible to see a school counsellor? I never had a relationship with my family, they kicked me out and I live alone in homeless young peoples housing, so I know it's tough without their support, but maybe see your GP? I don't know how old you are but that can be confidential, and they can refer you for more help if you need it and want it? Here if you need to talk at all x
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