Rainier
09-09-17, 05:38
I live in southwest Florida. I'm sure the whole world is aware in less than 48 hours we are getting hit by hurricane Irma, the deadliest and most catastrophic hurricane to ever touch down on United States land.
I have always had generalized anxiety, especially over things I have absolutely no control of...like the weather. Although we took precautions to board up the windows etc., I am panicking. I am panicking over the likelihood of devastation. I'm panicking over the lives of my loved ones. My anxiety is escalating because I will not be able to see outside because the windows are boarded up. And although I don't want to open the door during this monstrous hurricane, just knowing I "can't" sends my anxiety off the charts. I am feeling very claustrophobic and the storm isn't here yet. I am afraid I will actually die of a heart attack that will be brought on by a panic attack. We can not evacuate for too many reasons. My husband is supportive to a certain degree, but when one has never experienced panic attacks, they think it's as simple as saying, "calm down, what are you afraid of?" Please, someone help me.
I have always had generalized anxiety, especially over things I have absolutely no control of...like the weather. Although we took precautions to board up the windows etc., I am panicking. I am panicking over the likelihood of devastation. I'm panicking over the lives of my loved ones. My anxiety is escalating because I will not be able to see outside because the windows are boarded up. And although I don't want to open the door during this monstrous hurricane, just knowing I "can't" sends my anxiety off the charts. I am feeling very claustrophobic and the storm isn't here yet. I am afraid I will actually die of a heart attack that will be brought on by a panic attack. We can not evacuate for too many reasons. My husband is supportive to a certain degree, but when one has never experienced panic attacks, they think it's as simple as saying, "calm down, what are you afraid of?" Please, someone help me.