Panic attacks

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wait, so normal people don’t lay in bed for 2 hours every night wondering if that one text you sent could’ve come off as mean?

No one: Me: **sits in my room making up scenarios and hurting my own feelings.**

This is why I prefer to talk in texts because I can spend 9 minutes for 1 message to make sure it isn't offensive or could ever possibly be seen as wrong.

I don't think I have social anxiety, and I don't have panic attacks, but the part of over thinking and being too worried about what other people think and thinking everyone secretly hates u was really relatable, I think that almost everytime I wanna hang out or just go and talk to someone. But it doesn't happen to me with strangers, bc I know that they probably aren't gonna see me again

Me: having a panic attack My mom: its that damn phone

Old lady arrives: anxiety goes away Conclusion: Carry an old lady with you at all times

When I was in middle school, I had this fear of heart disease. Just the idea of blood clotting in my arteries, and my heart stopping at any time (without me knowing), really terrified me as a kid. My school was having an assembly at the gym. We were all sitting in the bleachers, and they had a presenter entertain the crowd. As the event was taking place, I was contemplating about my "vulnerable heart" getting clogged by heart disease. As a result, my chest began to tighten, my breathing was miniscule, and my arms froze in place. It felt like my entire body was shutting down, which only increased my anxiety even more. I started to hyperventilate, and wheezed uncontrollably. Everyone stared at me, and the faculty took me into the nurse's office. Whether the event was postponed because of me, I didn't know for sure. At the nurse's office, the paramedics arrived and asked me what was wrong. In a fit of tears, I told them about my fear of heart disease, and I genuinely thought I was going to die. After they calmed me down, they explained to me that I was having a "panic attack". My body acted in self defense because my brain was in such distress. Back then, I didn't know that the mind had such a powerful effect on the human body. It was quite the eye-opening experience, let me tell you. Nowadays, I've learned to compartmentalize my fears and anxieties by taking deep breaths, and writing them down on paper. Sometimes creativity can come from cathartic releases.

her description of the panic attacks was freakin relatable on so many levels

No one: Me: what if what if what if what if wHAT IF WHAT IF W H A T I F

Illymation: - gets compliment - Also Illymation: - runs away -

The first time I ever had a panic attack was on an overnight school trip. I was staying in a tent with some girls who I was sort of friendly with but we weren't friends, while everyone else was out hanging out at the 'party'. I was so scared of leaving the tent to go do anything with anyone because I just had a recent massive falling out with my two best friends and I knew I'd be alone,and my phone was almost dead with nowhere to charge it,and I started panicking. I kept telling myself "No no no I promised myself I wouldn't do this again" and I kept repeating it until I was having a full blown panic attack in my tent. I had this moment of clarity though when I heard a sudden loud boost of a song I recognized,and I realized what was happening,and did everything I'd heard online to fet myself out of the panic attack. Still scary to think about what could've happened if I hadn't had that moment of clarity because I had started to hyperventilate

illy, i don't know if you'll ever see this.. but its worth a shot. you got me through some stuff... i find you inspiring, like a wise elder sister from half way across the frikin world. but this video got me crying.. it gave me horrible flash backs. and since i feel like a burden to EVERYONE i know, im telling this to a random comments section. once again, thank you illy and the random person reading this <33

Me: has extreme social anxiety and stage fright Also me: joins theater

Me: has a panic attack People: don’t panic Me: what an idea why didn’t I think of that

I just had one of my worse anxiety attacks a few days ago. I was crying, couldn't breathe, couldn't speak, and threw up multiple times. Hearing you talk about this was like looking into a mirror. I have these thoughts all the time and it is an endless struggle. I'm on anxiety meds which are helping a ton. I'm doing better with my anxiety, but it's still an uphill battle. I am in a new place right now so to cope I'm taking my copy of The Lost Heir everywhere with me. I have my squishmallows to cuddle with. I hate being like this. Also She-Ra and The Princesses of Power is my favorite show of all time. This video made me feel less alone. You've changed someone's life by making this video, you've changed my life. Thank you.

One time when I was venting to a friend about my social anxiety and insecurities they said that I should grow up and it’s all in my head and that I’m a selfish drama queen that seeks attention I really can’t control having emotional outbursts or panic attacks and my friend said “what about my feelings? Why can’t you think about the people around you that have to deal with your problems? The world doesn’t revolve around you.” It hurts when you’re accused of being selfish for having actual feelings and insecurities you’re sensitive about/can’t control 😢

has panic attack Mom: jUsT qUiT bEinG aNxIouS

lady: “you know you could have asked me for help” Illy: “...” Lady: “here let me help you” My eyes: * TEARS *

To everyone who is going thru a rlly hard time rn: You‘re NOT alone It WILL get better U can do this! I know that it‘s hard and it sounds wayyy easier than it is. But things will get better one day. Don‘t give up. And if u feel like u can‘t deal with it without any help, try to find a therapist u feel onehundred percent comfy and chill with. Or atleast 99,9%. U can do this. I wish u the best, though i dont know you and though I’m just a random stranger. Keep going, there will always be someone who’s there for you and loves you ❤