Hi @Green_Tea (btw I love your username!)
I see that this is your first post here so I wanted to wish you a warm welcome to ReachOut, and I am very proud of you for opening up to us all.
I am so sorry to hear that your friends did not take your panic attack seriously, and believe that your anxiety is your fault and that you're faking it; panic/anxiety attacks are very much real and should be taken seriously, it is also not your fault for having anxiety!
Have you experienced anxiety/panic attacks previously? Have you seen a GP or mental health professional like a counsellor about it? Would you be open to seeing one? I'm also curious to know if your family knows about your anxiety/panic attacks. Having support in place is so important, especially since our friends don't understand or take our mental health seriously.
I do also recommend getting in contact with Kids Helpline and/or Headspace for support, being able to talk to a professional about this can really help, they can also give you vital tools and strategies to manage your anxiety/panic attacks.
Be gentle and kind to yourself, and try to do at least one thing that you enjoy doing today. I look forward to hearing from you.
- Matcha_Toad 🐸🍵💚
