tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post2716201698773576649..comments2024-03-25T12:02:59.204+00:00Comments on Birds Words | Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle: Living with Panic AttacksBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313992788592194509noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-87730965958517089232014-04-28T11:19:42.498+01:002014-04-28T11:19:42.498+01:00Hi Beth, I meant to comment on this post when it f...Hi Beth, I meant to comment on this post when it first went live, and at the time was suffering from a milder version of this myself. Have you been to your GP about this, as I finally bit the bullet last week and was diagnosed with agoraphobia, which comes part and parcel with panic attacks, random anxiety when standing in lines etc, as there's a wide spectrum that all interlinks (been there, done that, got the tee as well!). I've just written a post on my experiences, and there's a couple of links I'd recommend having a look at - anxiety uk has some fantastic resources. My post is here: http://startanewstartafresh.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/agoraphobia-and-me.html, and here's the official link http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/about-anxiety/anxiety-disorders/agoraphobia/ :) xJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08798860379051553015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-66922380973266850042013-06-08T11:18:22.047+01:002013-06-08T11:18:22.047+01:00WOW, I can't believe how similar our 'stor...WOW, I can't believe how similar our 'stories' are http://xsarahspeaksx.wordpress.com/a-goal/. One reason I started my blog was to write about my anxiety and mental health which I kept a secret for so long and was so scared to do at first!I do kinda still worry about what people think about me because of the stigma behind it. <br />The whole exam thing I understand completely! That's ones reason why I'm starting a college course in September which is all coursework. I don't think exams are a fair way to test anyway ha. <br />I also can't believe what a coincidence I stumbled across your blog!<br />Thanks so much for sharing and showing how mental health effects so many different people and that we're not crazy ;)xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-68566032885563795232013-04-14T13:39:27.308+01:002013-04-14T13:39:27.308+01:00I'm so glad that I stumbled across this post, ...I'm so glad that I stumbled across this post, I love your blog already but now it's nice to see we have more in common that just beauty lol. I have had really bad anxiety for a while now since my dad had a heart attack... It's more frustrating like you said that when I do try explain to someone what I'm going through they just don't get it! I also really don't like going on nights out now, my friends think i'm so boring probably but the thought of a busy bar full of drunk people does scare me now... Now I realise that it's beacause of my anxiety and not because i'm boring! Anyway thanks for making me feel better by talking about it yourself. It was really brave of you x x x Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10487827729679444971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-20517666660957640012013-03-12T19:55:27.671+00:002013-03-12T19:55:27.671+00:00I have suffered from panic attacks almost all of m...I have suffered from panic attacks almost all of my life and you summed it up so well. I had exactly the same thing with assemblies, and quiet crowded places, to the point where I haven't been to an assembly in almost three years, my sixth form just let me get on with it now, and I take my exams in a room on my own. I am having help for my anxiety now, but it feels so good to know that I'm not the only one, and you've explained it exactly how it is! This post has made me feel so much better, and I can relate to almost everything you've written :) It's so nice to come across someone who suffers too, as so many people are so cynical about it!<br />thank you! <br />luckfashion.blogspot.com xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-29145175447059300652013-03-06T13:25:59.160+00:002013-03-06T13:25:59.160+00:00You have managed to sum it up in it's entirety...You have managed to sum it up in it's entirety, thank you xo<br />http://lifebyemmy.blogspot.co.uk/Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982498329776362194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-50846805918374098092013-02-07T20:30:19.163+00:002013-02-07T20:30:19.163+00:00I suffer from server anxiety, I haven't been a...I suffer from server anxiety, I haven't been able to leave the house for over a year! Until recently, I've started going out with family or my boyfriend, their my comfort blankets! I also blog about my anxiety, I am on a mission to raise awareness and make people feel more comfortable speaking about their mental health issues! I recently started volunteering for a local charity who provide councelling for mental health issues so I'm hoping I can really help someone who was in my position!<br /><br />Well done on being so brave, us anxiety sufferers need to raise awareness and help people!!<br /><br />Hope your doing ok with your anxiety!<br /><br />Jade xxxx <br /><br />makeupobessionandanxietyconfessions.blogspot.comJade Culberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602964256687676933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-92205954325540221042013-01-19T23:37:16.824+00:002013-01-19T23:37:16.824+00:00I always admire bloggers when they talk about some...I always admire bloggers when they talk about something so personal to them so openly, its so brave :)<br />I've only ever experienced one panic attack in my life, i was 15/16 and i was hyperventilating and finding it really difficult to breathe and it literally felt like it was going on forever. Its a memory that haunts me and i hope i never experience that again so i can not begin to understand just how awful it must be to get them regularly.<br /><br />Im really proud that you try not to let it take over your life, i think thats really brave =]<br />This is a great post Beth, really inspirational and im sure many people will benefit from reading this!<br />Natalie xx<br />youralmostalice.blogspot.comyouralmostalicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173151485599631291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-2071952268314501252013-01-02T13:48:25.541+00:002013-01-02T13:48:25.541+00:00Beth I've just re-read this post a few times a...Beth I've just re-read this post a few times as I'm SO glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. My anxiety/panick attacks have got so severe at the minute that I'm not sleeping :( they really are the scariest thing in the world and it annoys me so much too when people don't take it seriously! Mental health issues are often annoyed and it drives me crazy!<br /><br />I've actually taken the big scary step of booking a doctors appointment today -I had a panick attack at work and just thought this has to stop! I'm going on Monday so fingers crossed they can help in some way!<br /><br />I just wanted to let you know how much I loved this post and you don't realise how helpful it is to someone like me who feels totally trapped at the moment.<br /><br />Lots of Love honey,<br />Kayleigh<br />xxx.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080143545263806444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-33994404879794778732012-12-13T15:07:04.724+00:002012-12-13T15:07:04.724+00:00Like you, I've had them since I was little, in...Like you, I've had them since I was little, infact I don't remember a time in my life where I was free of panic attacks, it's a part of me now and I know a lot of people won't understand, including those that are closest to me such as friends and family but realizing that it's not going to change and that I'm a much stronger person now for putting myself in situations where 2 years ago I wouldn't have even dreamed of stepping foot in a cinema, or club <br /><br />I know how difficult it is, I'm glad you've posted this ! It's so much easier when you know you're not the only one <3<br /><br />GlamourDollLottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10755908118184248373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-75639334101938628562012-10-13T08:04:14.991+01:002012-10-13T08:04:14.991+01:00Awww that be hard to deal with but I guess you jus...Awww that be hard to deal with but I guess you just have to make the best of it and see the positive part. I know because I have a similar thing except its anxiety, which can make the most simples things more harder to do. Ahillearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05741209877882111593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-42252891794983684452012-07-23T15:33:35.560+01:002012-07-23T15:33:35.560+01:00so glad you wrote this post, it really hits home a...so glad you wrote this post, it really hits home and my god you are a brave women so be proud of yourself because it is hard reveling yourself on the internet. I wish the best for you and I hope you continue to overcome panic attacks. Thanks for the advice I really am going to try and work on managing my panic attacks.<br />take care<br /><3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14107392842177364095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-56731450958011507292012-07-22T19:45:40.291+01:002012-07-22T19:45:40.291+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313992788592194509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-39449415062432393732012-07-22T00:36:00.069+01:002012-07-22T00:36:00.069+01:00I'm so glad that you've done this post and...I'm so glad that you've done this post and that I can relate to it! I've never been to the doctors about it even though I think I should but I've self diagnosed myself with having anxiety/panic attacks. They say that panic attacks can occur after you've had a really hard time in a certain situation. Mine started last summer and it was honestly so dreadful. I was on the underground going home when I all of a sudden needed the toilet and we were 3 stops away from where we needed to get off but I didn't care I just needed to go to the loo! so we got off at our stop and I luckily found a bathroom and just burst into tears because I was so embarrassed that I'd made a big fuss about needing the loo in front of my twin sister and our friends but I got over it afterwards and I was fine. But last year summer I was out a lot and we'd always need to use the underground and just this one day I started to feel a sudden panic and like I needed the toilet again and I just didn't know what was happening and obviously I found a toilet but I didn't know what was wrong so I ended up going home after literally coming out and to keep it short weeks passed and the same thing kept happening but when I went to the toilet I didn't even need to go I just always felt really safe in there alone so I wouldn't panic. It's sad because there are people who make fun of me and just say I'm overreacting when I'm really not, you can't help that you have panic attack and I guess it makes me sad that people who are meant to be friends don't understand. This Thursday I'm off to a gig in Hyde Park and I'm not really excited because there's going to be 80,000 people and one of my lovely friends has said she'll stay at the back with me just in case I need the bathroom or anything but I always find myself panicking about events that aren't even for a good few months and I always just like to stay at home and just blog and stuff! but yeah I'm learning to live with it and it's always nice to find other people who share the same things with you so you can talk about it and feel better! :)and luckily I have a very supportive and understanding twin sister & family & some very supportive friends. Ps: sorry about this comment being so long. :P <br /><br />Vanese<br />xxVanesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997064953687274530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-7803316237671402192012-07-01T17:50:55.427+01:002012-07-01T17:50:55.427+01:00I'm a new follower and just noticed this post....I'm a new follower and just noticed this post. I've only ever had one panic attack after drinking a stupid amount of 80% absinthe. I had the chest pains, the shaking and uncontrollable crying, pretty much everything you mentioned. I ended up getting took home and was begging people to call an ambulance and just couldn't breathe. It wasn't until after a friend who also suffers from them told me what it was. I never judged but when people said they thought they were gonna die during them I never believed them till it happened to me. Amazing post xoxLeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589361510348605930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-81711066610855952862012-07-01T04:37:23.383+01:002012-07-01T04:37:23.383+01:00Just having a little catch up on your blog and I&#...Just having a little catch up on your blog and I'm so glad you posted this! I suffer with them too and its great to see people speaking out! Its crazy how many people actually seem to get them! I totally agree with the 'it feels like your dying' comment as I have had so many experiences where I've actually thought I was having a heart attack! I have found they are so much worse when I'm stressed so I try keeping a calm and collected mindset in the hope one won't spring up on me unexpectedly! I also agree that nobody properly understands unless they have experienced one themselves but hopefully posts like this will help raise awareness!! Xx.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080143545263806444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-24331085423390442902012-06-24T11:29:14.940+01:002012-06-24T11:29:14.940+01:00thankyou for writing this post, im a panic suffere...thankyou for writing this post, im a panic sufferer also and i agree with everything you said, not alot of people talk about them so reading this helped and knowing that they get better helped also, so thankyou xxPJYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10146366766956878662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-10819033598822465562012-06-23T18:49:58.310+01:002012-06-23T18:49:58.310+01:00I think this post is probably my favourite blog po...I think this post is probably my favourite blog post i've ever read. I know this sounds horrible, but I love the fact other people get panic attacks too. It just reassures me that they're completely normal and I'm not dying. I feel like I'm going to have a panic attack most days, just over silly little things but I've learnt to control them and haven't had one in about 8 months (fingers crossed!). You're so right, nobody understands them until they have one themselves and usually I just scream at the top of my voice when I get "the wave". xxxxxxxxxxxGrace Driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709985387612105801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-10939915830587728292012-06-16T22:16:07.066+01:002012-06-16T22:16:07.066+01:00Thank you so much for this. I've just started ...Thank you so much for this. I've just started getting these in the last few years or so and its made my life hell. You're very brave!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112506112617802272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-160628349047302412012-06-16T00:12:22.990+01:002012-06-16T00:12:22.990+01:00I've sent you some twitter DMs as this subject...I've sent you some twitter DMs as this subject is so personal to me too <3 xxxCharlotte https://www.blogger.com/profile/13736281930794196786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-62755472096004560382012-06-15T18:39:13.984+01:002012-06-15T18:39:13.984+01:00It annoys me so much when people think youre doing...It annoys me so much when people think youre doing it to get out of doing stuff! Just because you arent physically ill doesnt mean you dont feel it. Thankyou so much for reading and its nice to know there are other people out there.. It must be awful to have one and not know youve had one .. but hopefully now that you know you can deal with them more easily :) xxBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313992788592194509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-54505649253615936192012-06-15T18:37:31.894+01:002012-06-15T18:37:31.894+01:00Thankyou so much :) xxThankyou so much :) xxBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313992788592194509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-81063743512219033062012-06-15T18:37:15.894+01:002012-06-15T18:37:15.894+01:00I often get them when i feel trapped too .. or if ...I often get them when i feel trapped too .. or if i cant get out of somewhere very easily.. <br />I know some people can feel very faint with them - i tend to just feel really sick and dizzy but it must be awful to have to worry about passing out! xxBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313992788592194509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-31682827362560793412012-06-15T18:35:55.046+01:002012-06-15T18:35:55.046+01:00Thankyou lovely :) Yess i did a year of counsellin...Thankyou lovely :) Yess i did a year of counselling and it did help knowing that someone understood me and was there to help. xxBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313992788592194509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-41497613685252404652012-06-15T18:33:16.865+01:002012-06-15T18:33:16.865+01:00Aww thankyou for reading this even though you dont...Aww thankyou for reading this even though you dont get them personally.. :) Im glad you found it interesting.. :) thankyouu xxBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313992788592194509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426068761724643576.post-88706567344875925982012-06-15T18:32:16.363+01:002012-06-15T18:32:16.363+01:00Thankyou :)
Glad you liked my post
I think more ne...Thankyou :)<br />Glad you liked my post<br />I think more needs to be done to change it xxBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313992788592194509noreply@blogger.com