newshounder
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So with the long Thanksgiving weekend of drinking and partying over, it was time to go back to class this morning. My weird sleep schedule and excessive drinking only allowed four hours of sleep last night. In the middle of class, I started to feel very uncomfortable. I wanted to leave the room. My hands were sweating, I got a bit dizzy, I thought everyone was looking at me, I felt like I couldn't control my neck, there was splotchy vision too. It was a panic attack. As my breathing quickend and my heart started racing, I was sure I was about to faint, so I leaned forward as far as I could to prepare. It was excrutiating to sit there.
Fortunately, I didn't pass out, but it was really uncomfortable waiting for class to end. I tried to concentrate on something besides the uneasiness that was around me. What can someone do to get through a panic attack? I only have them very rarely, like once every couple of years...but there must be a way to deal with them without using nasty benzos. Any tips?
Fortunately, I didn't pass out, but it was really uncomfortable waiting for class to end. I tried to concentrate on something besides the uneasiness that was around me. What can someone do to get through a panic attack? I only have them very rarely, like once every couple of years...but there must be a way to deal with them without using nasty benzos. Any tips?