I really enjoy writing, I write in a journal almost every night-but I dedicate that to my dad. My dad and I used to stay up late at night talking almost every night before I left for college. We were both night owls, it made perfect sense considering there's so much him and I had in common, so that's when we would talk about absolutely everything. It was our special time, and I cherish the memories and bonding that we had through that. So i dedicate a journal to write to him in every night to make up for our late night conversations so they still can happen-just not the way I would like them to.
I had my first panic attack last night. I get anxiety attacks usually for tests and what not, but nothing like this. It was really scary but it had passed after 45 minutes of hyperventilating. I wish I could know the cause and what brought it on so I can avoid them in the future. My heart hurt so bad after that from racing for so long.
I'm so ready to go to California. I need to get away for a while. I just want to lay on the beach and read and put my feet in the ocean. :] 7 days...
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Christy
Panic attacks suck. I have gotten them before. I think they just sort of happen; there really isn't really a reason for them to happen most of the time. I eventually went to a counselor at school to help me and he gave me some relaxation techniques. If you want to know any of them, let me know and I will tell you them. They are kind of silly, but they work :)
ReplyDeletethanks tracy! yah i had seen a therapist at school and she told me to get some meditation cds and stuff so i've got some of those but it just hit me out of nowhere i didn't know how to stop it! what techniques did he give you?
ReplyDeleteHe said if it happens again to start focusing on things in the room. Start with an object and just focus on that for about 30 seconds, then focus on a sound for 30 seconds. Repeat it until you feel better using a different object and sound each time. Just something to take your mind off of it. He also said to make sure to breath in slowly through your nose and out slowly through your mouth. :) Hope it helps!
ReplyDeletethanks i'll definitely keep that in mind in case another one takes over!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I'd also like to thank Tracy for her tips to you because I've had a few bad bad panic attacks in the last few years and I know how much they suck. I'm sorry you had one :( I hope it doesn't happen again.
ReplyDeleteNext, I'd like to say how excited I am that you have a blog so I can keep up with your life! :) And I'm happy to see that you write often! Have fun in California!
tracie!!! i know i'm so glad we can keep in touch this way! :] panic attacks are the absolute worst i've never had one that bad before i've always had anxiety but nothing like that! super scary.
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