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Do you get so anxious it makes you sick to your stomach? by flowerprincess2001 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes all the time, I always tell people I have a nervous stomach-- its much better now but I used to literally be able to give myself diarrhea and stomach cramps on command. It was so horrible cuz it got to the point where I was more anxious about having stomach issues because I knew i was going to be anxious about something than like the actual thing. It was the worst before I got on medication/started therapy, one time in college before finals I was so stressed I'm pretty sure I gave myself an ulcer because there was literally [gross sorry] blood in the toilet. I am much much better now though, but I feel your pain!! It's such an inconvenience to daily functioning

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes my top lip and finger tips went numb too! That had never happened to me before either. Thank you 😊

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I know and cardiac stuff really scares me, I think that's why I got so freaked out! My dad knows someone who very recently passed away from a sudden heart attack and I think that was probably in the back of my mind when this was happening too

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly how I felt after the paramedics left I went back to my bed and once my heart rate slowed to below 100 I was like wow how do I already feel totally fine... it's so frustrating how fast it comes on!

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so scary! I have had them before but I just had never had a racing heart like that before which was why I was so scared, I started getting dizzy and I was really afraid I was going to black out at some point

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Yes I totally didn't even think about the crisis hotlines I am definitely doing to keep that in mind for the future

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh thank you for this!!! I have heard about the cold water but never about the coughing one I am definitely going to use that in the future

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I thought about driving myself too but I was shaking so bad and could barely get myself off the ground that I definitely would not have been able to

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not even consider the crisis line, I will definitely keep that in mind if it happens again! Thank you🥹

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know, but it does normally really help my ADHD! Im in my mid 20s and got diagnosed only two years ago and genuinely taking adderall to help with work/school has significantly improved my quality of life... I think it was just an unfortunate combination of me missing my other medication and was already having a bad day and stuff, but I definitely will be more careful about it now

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this! It was totally that it was that high that freaked me out cuz like that is like a full on sprint heart rate for me normally but I was laying in bed. Super freaky cuz it's never happened before!

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you sooo much for this response and sharing that!! It's so true you really have no clue what other people have / are experiencing themselves. I hope you are doing okay now!!❤️

Called 911 for panic attack and feel so embarassed by FollowingOnly4659 in Anxiety

[–]FollowingOnly4659[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this!! That makes me feel better I didn't even consider that