My Old Friend (that I wish was long lost)

BUT...today I was at Target and I felt dizzy and my tongue felt funny, my hands sweaty and before I knew it I was on my way to a panic attack. Urgh! I took a Xanax (which I dropped on the floor and then had to search for it). I felt like such a dummy. My sister-in-law was with me and I was trying to act normal--you know, like anybody who dropped a pill and was frantically searching for it before taking it off the floor and swallowing it with a mouthful of water from your kids Elmo sippy cup.

I felt so frustrated! I thought I was getting so close to "normal" and I just feel so shameful that I had one after feeling good for so long.

Does this happy to any of yall? Are you surprised with them even when it has been a while?

Do any of yall ever get a zinging tongue with yours?

I decided a couple days ago that I wanted to diet off the last couple pounds of baby weight, so I am wondering if it was low blood sugar. I want to assign a reason to it, but I guess there is not always one.

I guess I just wanted to know if this happened to any of yall.

Thanks!

The important thing is all the good days you've had. Try to focus on those days rather than this one incident. You are much better than you were and that's a great accomplishment, even if this still comes a long every once in a while. Maybe it was just a reminder for you that you aren't completely out of the woods yet?? I don't know. I don't think anyone knows why they come out of nowhere the way they do, I think what's important is how you handle them when they do happen. You acted panicky and I think that's absolutely normal when you're feeling panicky, don't you? Don't worry about what other's think about you, just try not to let that set back undo all the good you've been doing.

Sandy

You have made great achievements in your recovery from panic attacks. Sometimes we have a little set-back. It doesn't mean that all we have achieved is gone. There must be more for you to learn about yourself. I believe things happen for a reason. Sometimes the reason isn't clear and we have to "let go" and move forward until the lesson is clear. Keep doing the things you have been that have helped you in your recovery from panic attacks. You're doing a great job. Take care.

best wishes!

why were you at target(you don't need to answer this it is retorical)? were you buying stuff for an upcoming family event, bday party, vacation?? anything in the near future that a slight unconscious thought might have triggered?

and you should be proud you did so well. you are doing well. keep focusing on the good you've done. concentrating on the oops i had another attack will only cause stress. know in your heart you went through so much time without, and you can do it again even longer this time

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