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sassy2684 Posts: 443
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How do you stop an attack at work or what do you do? I dont want to run or cry for fear my co-workers will think I'm crazy. I have been at work since 8 this morning and was doing good until some stress started by coworkers not doing their part of the job. Now I am sitting at work with the left side of my chest (under my arm hurting) causing me to think something is majorly wrong and hyperventilating!! Everyday is a new day to make the next day brighter!
Diagnosed: Anxiety/Panic Disorder, Depression, PTSD
Zoloft 50mg
Xanax 0.5mg
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PhilPhil46 Posts: 9144
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Try fronting a glass of ice water, go in the bathroom and throw some cold water on you face. Focus on slowing down your breathing, that will stop the hyperventalting. Try to not to let co workers get to you. If their error or negligence, affect your work, report the incident to H.R. or your Boss. Hope it passes soon The sensations ate harmless, you are in no real danger. It all the adrenaline and the body reacting to it. I am not a Doctor, Nurse or Medical Professional. Im not even Dr. Seuss, Dr. Dolittle or Dr. Dre. :) I only share advice from my own personal experiences with Panic Attack Disorder. It is soley for information purposes only, please continue to take your Doctors advice. I share what I have learned, read, experienced and know what has helped me, I share this information in hopes it will be of help or comfort to someone else. Good luck, Relax, and lets continue to support one another, and conquer panic the best way we can! :)
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
- Mark Twain
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sassy2684 Posts: 443
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Thank you Phil. I always forget about the ice water and it seems to help when i drink some. I will be reporting this to HR on their behavior! Everyday is a new day to make the next day brighter!
Diagnosed: Anxiety/Panic Disorder, Depression, PTSD
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PhilPhil46 Posts: 9144
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Good for you, you shouldn't have to have added stress in the work place. Happy the water helped. Try to get some rest tonight  I am not a Doctor, Nurse or Medical Professional. Im not even Dr. Seuss, Dr. Dolittle or Dr. Dre. :) I only share advice from my own personal experiences with Panic Attack Disorder. It is soley for information purposes only, please continue to take your Doctors advice. I share what I have learned, read, experienced and know what has helped me, I share this information in hopes it will be of help or comfort to someone else. Good luck, Relax, and lets continue to support one another, and conquer panic the best way we can! :)
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
- Mark Twain
Sex appeal is fifty percent what you've got and fifty percent what people think you've got. ~Sophia Loren |
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KRTrumpet Posts: 13
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My supervisor and co-workers know that I deal with panic attacks, so they are very good about letting me go to a quiet place or just step away from the desk for a little while. My panic attacks generally hit when I am alone, so they usually happen at home or on nights/weekends when my workplace is pretty empty. I just drink water and walk up and down the hall and look forward to going home and taking a pill if I need to do so. |
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PhilPhil46 Posts: 9144
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Nice to have that flexibility at work, that really helps. I am not a Doctor, Nurse or Medical Professional. Im not even Dr. Seuss, Dr. Dolittle or Dr. Dre. :) I only share advice from my own personal experiences with Panic Attack Disorder. It is soley for information purposes only, please continue to take your Doctors advice. I share what I have learned, read, experienced and know what has helped me, I share this information in hopes it will be of help or comfort to someone else. Good luck, Relax, and lets continue to support one another, and conquer panic the best way we can! :)
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
- Mark Twain
Sex appeal is fifty percent what you've got and fifty percent what people think you've got. ~Sophia Loren |
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sassy2684 Posts: 443
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I have a meeting scheduled with my supervisor tomorrow and I am going to tell her about my Panic Disorder. KRTrumpet I never thought about telling my supervisor b/c i dont want her thinking i cant handle my job. However, I feel by telling her that it may help when I have attacks because then i can walk away for a minute! Everyday is a new day to make the next day brighter!
Diagnosed: Anxiety/Panic Disorder, Depression, PTSD
Zoloft 50mg
Xanax 0.5mg |
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AmyGirl Posts: 2064
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I think it will Sassy. Then once you know she knows you don't have to stress over her not knowing. That alone can could be causing some panic and once you tell her you may feel so much less panic because of it. Hang in there!!! Hugs I am not a doctor although wish I was. LOL All of my comments are strictly my opinion only from my own experiences. I am on no medications at the time but have taken medication in the past. So anything I say about medication is only my opinion from the experiences I have had while on medication. Never stop taking or take medication without talking to your doctor first. |
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sassy2684 Posts: 443
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I never really linked me keeping it a secret at work to causing my panic attacks at work Amy! Definitely something that may take the pressure off by speaking with my supervisor. Also the 20 second countdown I will try Everyday is a new day to make the next day brighter!
Diagnosed: Anxiety/Panic Disorder, Depression, PTSD
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PhilPhil46 Posts: 9144
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You'll do fine. Have panic attacks does NOT mean we are not capable. But having our place of employment can be helpful. Your work as an employee speaks for its self. I am not a Doctor, Nurse or Medical Professional. Im not even Dr. Seuss, Dr. Dolittle or Dr. Dre. :) I only share advice from my own personal experiences with Panic Attack Disorder. It is soley for information purposes only, please continue to take your Doctors advice. I share what I have learned, read, experienced and know what has helped me, I share this information in hopes it will be of help or comfort to someone else. Good luck, Relax, and lets continue to support one another, and conquer panic the best way we can! :)
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
- Mark Twain
Sex appeal is fifty percent what you've got and fifty percent what people think you've got. ~Sophia Loren |
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