anxiety attacks are making me do embarrassing things...

[gigglyfreedom]

Hi everyone... i just wanted to get this off my chest... my anxiety and panic attacks (i have them occasionally) make me do really odd and random things sometimes... or they make me say strange things or make me act or talk in an intense way sometimes even with people i dont know well... lately ive done a few things i really regret doing, and recently i find myself telling people/having to tell them: oops.. i did that/said that/wrote that because i had an anxiety attack.. which eases the embarrassment, but i dont know, its just getting me down. does anyone else here deal with anxiety or can they understand me?

thanks!

[Applewhite]

Hi everyone... i just wanted to get this off my chest... my anxiety and panic attacks (i have them occasionally) make me do really odd and random things sometimes... or they make me say strange things or make me act or talk in an intense way sometimes even with people i dont know well... lately ive done a few things i really regret doing, and recently i find myself telling people/having to tell them: oops.. i did that/said that/wrote that because i had an anxiety attack.. which eases the embarrassment, but i dont know, its just getting me down. does anyone else here deal with anxiety or can they understand me?

thanks!

 

I've noticed recently I have been having the same thing. I can somewhat control it (like not do it in a public place) I think. But I don't know what to tell you either. I will be following this thread with you!

[COtuner]

I jumble words up into nonsensical sentences when I am anxious, and I tend to act as if I've been injected with truth serum and start talking about the most personal stuff. I think it's the chemicals and how they interact with your brain.

 

I also find I can get sort of self-righteous. I have started keeping homeopathic stuff at my desk in case I feel this coming on.

[romantic sweetheart]

Anxiety attacks are very difficult to deal with--Your reactions are understandable, and sympathetic people will be supportive. I recently had to go to the ER for a massive attack--Second time that this has happened. I sometimes feel stupid about it, but I just have to be easy on myself.....Panic attacks are scary, and people who have gone through them understand. It's okay to react in whatever way you feel is necessary.......Many of us empathise, and care.