more than panic attack?

[borojames]

iv been diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder/depression and agoraphobia for quite a few years now and iv always said there is more to it than that, when I have my attacks its more like a fit as I end up grabbing and pulling at my clothing and skin, digging nails into my skin leaving scars etc but totally out of my control and doing it unintentionally

[Ellecee]

I've completely stripped off all of my clothes in a panic, but never scratched myself. This sounds really scary. I hope you get some insight into this soon.

[ana]

I dig my nails into my palms and feel the need to take my clothes off as well. When I'm outside, I usually end up taking my clothes off. I think it's just primal fear, the need to escape yourself, tear your skin off. It's awful, but fear is all it is.