Luthien
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I've never actually talked to another person who's had a panic attack. From what I've read about them, I don't think I actually HAVE them, but my doctors and my therapist assure me that I do.
When I have a "panic attack" I start to shake. My whole body convulses, sometimes violently, and I can't speak. The thing that makes me think they aren't panic attacks is that whenever I read about them it says that people think they're going to die, that the panic will never end... But I don't think that, ever! It's really strange, actually. When I start to panic my mind is going crazy and then I start convulsing and once I'm shaking, my mind quiets. I start to just focus on one idea or thought. I think so clearly but I have no control over my body. The convulsing actually feels sort of good, because my body is bursting with energy and it feels like the only way to release it. Though it hurts my back a lot, because even when my muscles hurt from the convulsions, I can't stop until it's over.
I'm really curious what happens to other people when they panic. If you feel comfortable writing about it, please do!
When I have a "panic attack" I start to shake. My whole body convulses, sometimes violently, and I can't speak. The thing that makes me think they aren't panic attacks is that whenever I read about them it says that people think they're going to die, that the panic will never end... But I don't think that, ever! It's really strange, actually. When I start to panic my mind is going crazy and then I start convulsing and once I'm shaking, my mind quiets. I start to just focus on one idea or thought. I think so clearly but I have no control over my body. The convulsing actually feels sort of good, because my body is bursting with energy and it feels like the only way to release it. Though it hurts my back a lot, because even when my muscles hurt from the convulsions, I can't stop until it's over.
I'm really curious what happens to other people when they panic. If you feel comfortable writing about it, please do!