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When did you first experience this? Mine just started happening out of no where when I cross bridges wtf man this isn't cool. Post your stories
People with anxiety or panic attacks ....
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Wat happens?
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Do all panic attacks manifest the same way?
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Just had a long conversation with a friend last night on this. He says his anxiety comes out of nowhere and he has no control over it.
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my shorty has em. It can be hard sometimes but I do my best to be there for her
reassurance, patience and understanding
reassurance, patience and understanding
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Mine started when I was about 21 in college. I had already had started having OCD during my high school years so the repetitive thoughts. So one day I was sitting home reading & I felt dizzy & lightheaded. Thought something some wrong with me. Needless to say had them none stop for about a month straight. Worst time of my life.
Went to see a physiologist & it helped me alot.
Went to see a physiologist & it helped me alot.
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not sure if what i get qualify as panic attacks, every so often (more frequent as of late) ill get a really bad case of insomnia, mostly from racing thoughts related to my current job/company...
started within the last year or so...
started within the last year or so...
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Understanding your triggers helps keep things in check. The greenery as well.. 
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Haven't had an attack in a while but I was triggered by claustrophobic situations (large crowds) and not being to find exit routes in large populated buildings.
Anxiety started when I was way younger, still have trouble with it but since I stopped smoking it's been basically ignorable. I think weed was amplifying my anxiety when I would smoke at times where I couldnt just chill and get comfy.
I have general anxiety disorder and depression but both have became more than manageable over time.
Anxiety started when I was way younger, still have trouble with it but since I stopped smoking it's been basically ignorable. I think weed was amplifying my anxiety when I would smoke at times where I couldnt just chill and get comfy.
I have general anxiety disorder and depression but both have became more than manageable over time.
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I've had anxiety ever since I could remember. Always been a generally nervous person.
Started having panic attacks around 19, ended up turning into a major depressive episode. It scared the life out of me at the time. Having never experienced anything like it, I thought I was going crazy. Screwed me up for a good 6-12 months.
Nowadays my anxiety/depression is much more under control, but the anxiety comes out when I'm exposed to a new stressor. I've had a flare-up ever since I started my new career back in May.
My brand of anxiety is a rather unfortunate one. I tend to get diarrhea/IBS when I have bad anxiety. Definitely makes life more difficult. Pepto bismol has been holding me down as of late. My panic attacks tend to center around claustrophobia/not being able to escape/not being able to find a bathroom if the urge strikes. I've also been having moments of lightheadedness when I'm driving on a busy highway.
It waxes and wanes for me. The only thing that really seems to help is time and exercise/proper nutrition.
Started having panic attacks around 19, ended up turning into a major depressive episode. It scared the life out of me at the time. Having never experienced anything like it, I thought I was going crazy. Screwed me up for a good 6-12 months.
Nowadays my anxiety/depression is much more under control, but the anxiety comes out when I'm exposed to a new stressor. I've had a flare-up ever since I started my new career back in May.
My brand of anxiety is a rather unfortunate one. I tend to get diarrhea/IBS when I have bad anxiety. Definitely makes life more difficult. Pepto bismol has been holding me down as of late. My panic attacks tend to center around claustrophobia/not being able to escape/not being able to find a bathroom if the urge strikes. I've also been having moments of lightheadedness when I'm driving on a busy highway.
It waxes and wanes for me. The only thing that really seems to help is time and exercise/proper nutrition.
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First had them when I was "talked " to by my mother but that's for another discussion
Had one yesterday for reasons unknown
Had a headache
Smoked some
Came home and it hit me as I was laying down
I don't know man
Had one yesterday for reasons unknown
Had a headache
Smoked some
Came home and it hit me as I was laying down
I don't know man
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Same here, first couple weeks of starting junior high and high school were both hell for me. I haven't had one in a while but thats probably because I avoid situations with large crowds.
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This works good. All natural
When I was still in college, I used to get the worst anxiety when I had to speak publicly. I would sip on some drink if I had to make a presentation. If I got called on by the professor out of the blue, I would legit panic, and I'm a pretty smart dude. Anxiety sucks. Don't know what happened I used to have so much confidence as a teen
When I was still in college, I used to get the worst anxiety when I had to speak publicly. I would sip on some drink if I had to make a presentation. If I got called on by the professor out of the blue, I would legit panic, and I'm a pretty smart dude. Anxiety sucks. Don't know what happened I used to have so much confidence as a teen
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I have a some anxiety, was close to a panic attack a few times but always managed to calm down. I do have hypochondria as well which doesnt help.
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I've had anxiety most of my life since about 9-10 y/o. It got really bad a few years ago when I almost had my first panic attack. Then it slowly receded in intensity. It happened while I was working one day. It was hard to stay focused as I was right on the edge of having a panic attack. I ****** up really bad that day and made mistakes that lost me the job. Its the worst. In the past year or so its gone back up. Slow breathing and mindfulness meditation helps things not boil over, but I haven't found a solution for making it go away completely.
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I had a panic attack after I smoked a whole 1g blunt to myself about 4 years ago. Thought I was for sure gonna die... Heart started pounding and I was convincing myself I was having a heart attack.
Only happened once... But since then I only smoke half blunts by myself
Only happened once... But since then I only smoke half blunts by myself
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Happened about a month ago , lil too much of that nose candy. Never again, big wake up call
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I only have them when i'm stressed out.
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I def get anxiety after big party weekends. Alcohol in excess is the cause.
Always make sure I'm clear headed before big sales meetings and/or presentations.
Always make sure I'm clear headed before big sales meetings and/or presentations.
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I'm the same way. If I over-indulge my anxiety is through the roof the next day, leading me to abstain from alcohol the night before any important event.
Weed? Not so much.
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Bro no doubt. I had three big presentations last week so I blew it up all weekend. Needless to say I'ma be feeling these nerves tomorrow. All good though. Short week and then off to hang with family.
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You do this too?I had a panic attack after I smoked a whole 1g blunt to myself about 4 years ago. Thought I was for sure gonna die... Heart started pounding and I was convincing myself I was having a heart attack.
Only happened once... But since then I only smoke half blunts by myself
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I've experienced this exact same thing almost to a T, just not the depression part. I've been called high strung in the past and used to think I had an acid-reflux problem but I'm pretty sure it's just been anxiety since I was young.
I was able to control it pretty well in college, probably from being a student-athlete and having to exercise everyday which helps, but after my last year around graduation time I started to get it back and it picked up around the time I started my career.
Lately it hasn't been too bad but I've had the same IBS-type feeling and the fear of getting stuck in a crowd without a bathroom around. I get the lightheadedness at work which triggers me into a hypochondriac mode which turns into an anxiety attack.
I am pretty OCD which probably explains some of it, I also carry a water bottle basically everywhere and when I feel it coming on, a few drinks of water helps me a lot. I try to take a few deep breaths but doesn't always work. Curious to see what other strategies some of y'all use to deal with it.
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