Discussion Currently having a panic attack.

[SuicideBoys93]

I'm currently going through a panic attack. Mine typically happen at night. I'm typing this while I wait for the Hydroxyzine to kick in to hopefully end the attack. For my anxious folks, what do you typically do for panic attacks? I get weird, I typically pace around the house and stick my face in cold water. My symptoms include me checking my pulse every five seconds, trouble swallowing turns into me believing I'm having trouble breathing. I'm constantly clearing my throat as if something is caught in my throat. I get a head rush and end up dizzy which makes me panic even more as if I'm about to blackout. I also drink stupid amounts of water during panic attacks so I know I can still swallow. Typical racing heart. I think I'm health anxious or heart anxious because I'm constantly checking my pulse to make sure my heart is still beating lol. My life is miserable xD.
Good news, the hydroxyzine is starting to work and I'm starting to calm down. My anxiety is the one reason I could never do anything like SN. I'd be full blown meltdown once my heart started being wild.

 

[UnravelingWinter]

Whenever I get panic attacks, I open the freezer door and stick my face in so I can feel the cold air going into my lungs. Sorry you're going through this!

 

[AnestheticVoid]

Does hydroxyzine actually work or are you just riding out the panic attack?

I think hydroxyzine is a scam.