panic attacks

[kelbob]

when do you most have panic attacks?

[nomorepanic]

We need an "all of the above" option

Nicola

People will forget what you said
People will forget what you did
But people will never forget how you made them feel

[taf]

Certainly in "shops/stores." First time I ever had a panic was in a large urban shopping mall, so I think wherever we first have a nasty experience, our mind sticks there sometimes. MUCH better, and not had them since stumbling on this site...when I do feel tightening up in the shops, I find it helpful to face it real head on telling myself, "Look...this is what it is...a panic attack, and you are in a store, and you will live and not croak in the store." If I don't bump it hard when it first starts, it used to really get me...much better now, though...Silly old panic...LOL
Hugs to all, Taf

[PandaPie]

I voted all of the above. I have a fair few indoors (issues with eating and panicking) and quite a few in shops, esp. queuing up for stuff.

However I went back to Curry's (scene of being v anxious a few weeks ago) and just stood looking at the phones thinking "what am I actually scared of?" and it lessened A LOT.

[kelbob]

pandapie - well done for going back into currys, your so brave, good luck with everything.

taf - thats really positive, taking the panic head on, be brave, good luck with everything.

nomorepanic - have added the option now, thanks for the tip.

kellly x

[x]...i love it when it rains...coz no-one can see you crying...[x]

[Ellen70]

I chose outside work/home/school as when I am in those places I am with people that I know, even if I only know them by name. On steets and in shops etc there are strangers everywhere and you are probably moving from one shop/whatever to another and have no one to help you if you 'go mad'. Also home and work are familiar places and that comforts me a tiny bit.

[soulsurfer]

I had my first one in asda then at home for the rest, been back to asda a few times it makes me feel uneasy though.

[Jimbo]

I find supermarkets the worst for some reason too. I think it's the bright lights, crowds and the way they trap you inside until you face the dreaded checkouts.

Jim