i need help
i dont know what to do im so used to going and seeing my girlfriend in Victoria i live 3hs away but i gi to hers every month but i was there yesterday and i had a big panic attack and thats never happend before and i didnt know what to do im thinking about going back there on the 31st but idk if i should or not does anymore have any coping things that can help me?
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Hey @Magenta_Octopus ,
Welcome to the ReachOut Community. Thank you for being so honest with us and for sharing what you have been going through. It takes a lot of courage and strength to be so open and reach out for some support so you should be really proud of yourself for taking that step!
I am sorry to hear that you had a big panic attack yesterday, that must have been really scary for you especially since it was the first time. I also know that you mentioned that you were recently in hospital due to having a bad reaction to medicine which must have also been really scary.
It is really good to hear that you will be seeing the doctors again on the 30th. I was wondering if this appointment was in relation to your panic attack or if you have spoken to your doctor about this? I was also wondering if you have any other supports in your life or have told anyone else about your panic attack such as your girlfriend, a friend or a family member?
I know you have already received some really great support on this post and some great advice and I wanted to share a few more resources with you that I thought you may find helpful.
The first one is an article on panic attacks which you can access here. We also have another article that provides some strategies for managing anxiety here.
If you ever need some immediate support and would like to speak to someone, KidsHelpline is a free service available 24/7 to people aged up to 25.
I also know that you mentioned looking into meditation and wanted to share this app with you called insight timer. You can find more information about it here.
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I want to remind you that you are not alone and that the ReachOut community are all here to listen and support you as best as we can.
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I’m so sorry to hear about your experience. It must have been very overwhelming for this to happen, especially since you had plans to go back to Victoria in the future. Even though it's hard sometimes, it's important to be kind to yourself and remember that panic attacks are not your fault.
I find it really helpful to use grounding techniques, practice deep breathing, and even listen to YouTube meditative guides. I even like to bring a couple of figdet toys with me when I go places to kind of keep me in the present. There are heaps of techniques online on websites like Healthline or Lifeline. There is even a thread on grounding techniques on ReachOut (search grounding techniques and there’s a small thread). I also find it helpful to practice these techniques and do some self-care before I leave if I think I might be going into a stressful environment that might lead to a panic attack.
Remember there is no shame in taking a little break from visiting until you feel completely up to it. You might find it helpful to talk to your girlfriend or a friend about your experience and ask for some advice or support.
Hope some of this was useful to you, happy to hear more if you'd like to talk about it 😊
i was being put into hospital dude to me having a bad reation to the meds i got provided by the hospital and i couldn't move my body nor walk straight and i was okay after 10 mins when they gave me a shot i could walk and move my body again and i thout id be okay going to Victoria but i wasn't. i want to try again after my doctors app on the 30th and leave on the 31st i just dont know if it will happen again i dont know how to calming ive tried everything i dont know any good meditations but ill look online now and see if anything can help me
That sounds really hard having a panic attack and I'm sorry you went through that. Can I ask if you know what triggered it? When I have panic attacks I find it really helpful to look deeply about what could have led to the panic and where the anxiety lies. During panic attacks I find it really helpful to do some calm breathing or box breathing (you can look it up but it's about trying to slow down the speed of your breath to ease your nervous system) and to distract myself with music or videos. It could be helpful to have a discussion with your girlfriend about how you felt, how she could help you and what triggered it so that she can best support you. And if these panic attacks keep occuring you might want to look into seeing a doctor about it to find some more ways to cope and manage anxiety.
Good job seeking support for these feelings and hopefully if you do experience another panic attack you'll be better prepared. I'd be happy to listen if you want to talk more about it.
i was being put into hospital dude to me having a bad reation to the meds i got provided by the hospital and i couldn't move my body nor walk straight and i was okay after 10 mins when they gave me a shot i could walk and move my body again and i thout id be okay going to Victoria but i wasn't. i want to try again after my doctors app on the 30th and leave on the 31st i just dont know if it will happen again
Thats really tough, I think even with all the uncertainty on whether it's going to happen again you can at least hold onto the fact that you did get through it and you will be able to get through it again. Hopefully when you see the doctor they can give you some insights, and don't forget it's okay to take a break from travelling if you need to.
