Panic attacks TW

Started by Deep Blue, May 26, 2018, 01:52:55 AM

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Deep Blue

Panic attacks

The emotions rise within my chest
They grow in size and will not rest
The choking feeling holds me tight
It's too late I've lost this fight
With each breath the tension builds
Till it has hit its emotional fill
My breath is short and head throbs
Grounding now becomes my job
My tortured nerves recall the pain
With each flash they take past blame
I feel as if I can't take more
And yet the body keeps the score
Breathe out the tension
With each past reflection
My body feels like it is breaking
My stomach and hands won't stop shaking
The world flexes and starts to bow
At last my surroundings begin to slow
I count down breaths till it finally ends
Please don't let me get one again

- By: Deep Blue

Kizzie


Deep Blue


Sceal

You're describing it incredibly well, the sensation of a panic attack.
Thank you for sharing this, and for writing it!
Yet, I am sorry you know how it feels -it's not something I wish upon anyone.
:hug: , if it's okay


Deep Blue

Got nailed with a particularly bad panic attack this evening... it led me here to read this poem.

Sceal hugs are always welcome from you.

Thanks kindly robots

timetakesmymind

Love this. Thank you for finding a way to express what you're feeling - it helps me process too.

Deep Blue

Thanks for the validation time  :hug:

Deep Blue

Remembered I had written this poem and came back to read it again. 

It helps to remind me that I've had loads of panic attacks and they don't last forever.  Just like the panic attacks, my depression and triggers won't last forever either. Deep breaths and onward we go

Not Alone

Thank you for sharing this again (my first time seeing it). You have a gift for writing. I read it and just felt, wow. Yep. I get that.

Tee


Deep Blue

Thanks very much not alone and tee.
:hug: :hug: to you both

Deep Blue

I've not been having as many panic attacks as I used to.  My new medication has really helped there... but I had one to night so I felt like revisiting this poem again.

Tee

 :hug: here to give you support deep blue remember to calm your breathing. Focus on what you can see, feel, smell, hear, and taste. Ground yourself. I'm here send love and support and a big hug.  You will be ok try to rest. :hug: