ohtheirony
Reno, United States
Today, while trying to explain to my friends what an anxiety attack is like, I had an anxiety attack. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
pikachu_43
San Francisco, United States
Today, because I thought I was about to have an asthma attack, I had a panic attack. Then, the panic attack caused me to have a real asthma attack. FML
Anonymous
Derby, United Kingdom
Today, I had a anxiety attack about taking my anxiety medicine. FML
Anonymous
Circular
Today, I had a panic attack while giving a presentation on how to breathe to avoid having panic attacks. FML
Sostupid
Canada
Today, I had a panic attack because I was constipated. FML
nicoleee
United States
Today, I was talking about phobias and anxiety disorders in psychology class. I nearly had a panic attack because I was worried that someone might realize I suffer from them. FML
jlover42
United States
Today, I forgot my inhaler. I had an asthma attack and had to go to the ER. The doctors told me it wasn't an asthma attack. It was just a panic attack from worrying about whether I would get an asthma attack. FML
Anonymous
Saint Paul, United States
Today, I had an anxiety attack just from thinking about appearing on TV and being watched by a real audience. FML
anxiety
United States
Today, I had an anxiety attack because I thought I'd lost my anxiety medication. It ended up being on the shelf right where I left it. FML
Anonymous
Luton, United Kingdom
Panic in the sheets of Luton…
Today, I had a dream in which I was having a panic attack. When I woke up, I was actually having a panic attack. Double the fun. FML
cjd
Montreal, Canada
Today, in health class we were watching a documentary about anxiety. My teacher asked if any of us often feel anxious. I was too anxious to raise my hand, and went into a minor panic attack. FML
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Wizardo 34
I would now like to explain what irony attacks are.
Sandsh8rk 36
It doesn't always work like that...
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freckleface221 19
Just keep taking deep breaths and it will pass. They always do.
Sandsh8rk 36
It doesn't always work like that...
derangedplanet 23
I mean it kinda works like that... sorta. They do eventually pass and the fastest way is to breathe deeply. Though that's really difficult to do seeing as you're hyperventilating and irrationally afraid you won't be able to breathe if you stop. I do find that it helps if you fully understand that you can not die during one. That small piece of logic is incredibly useful to a chaotic disoriented brain.
Rawrshi 25
While it isn't likely, you can actually die from an anxiety attack so should always take them seriously. They can trigger cardiac arrest in certain people. Or you could pass out and fall or otherwise injure yourself fatally. That's why it's always important to not try to drive or do anything dangerous while having an attack or when it may trigger one. I've had to pull over many times and end up panicking in a parking lot because driving is extremely overstimulating for me. It is not a fun disorder to have. :/
NippyGee 7
the thing is, when I have anxiety attacks I uncontrollably take quick short breaths and taking deep ones are impossible
YBae 27
Hang in there. Teach your friends how to help you in case this sort of thing happens again around them.
Wizardo 34
I would now like to explain what irony attacks are.
JMichael 26
And now they know!
hellnosucka 27
nothing better than a live demonstration.
A07 48
You're a 'hands on' kind of teacher, aren't you?
laurenemilyy 17
Been there OP! Hope your friends can learn to understand it, accept it and learn your triggers or ways they can help you. Hang in there and good luck!
leogachi 15
@7 I agree, if Op is willing to help themselves (which sounds like they are since they're trying to help their friends understand). My friend refuses to do anything about controlling his anxiety, so I won't do anything to help. You can't put the burden on everyone else.
tranced_ 45
glad you weren't explaining what heart attack must be like..
LonerTurtle2 1
??????
SilentSin 23
Top comment eats ass
EvilTurtle 35
Go back to iFunny
MandyO 15
Talk to a mental health professional. There are behavioral interventions out there that can be really helpful (and medications if that is something you decide to try).
lexiieeex3 32
Sometimes the very thing that gives you anxiety is knowing you have anxiety, I'm sorry OP. Hopefully your friends understood.
zarrganaut 17
This is very true.
danceinconverse 25
I always get super anxious when talking with my therapist, trying to fix my anxiety. The struggle is real.
pins91 27
Yup. Happens to Me too. Hate it.