This was written while I had my panic attack.

Hi,I feel bad for you cos I used to have anxiety attacks 8-10yrs ago.At first I didn't know what was happening & went to the Dr a lot.Pretty much they said there was nothing wrong with me & I thought they were all idiots & that I was going to die of some undiagnosed illness.I used to drive to a shopping center when I could feel one starting so at least if I fell down dead someone would help me.lol,it's funny cos it's true.If it was night,i would drive to the emergency ward&sit in my car so if i really thought i was going to die at least I would be close to help.I did read up on my embarrassing condition & I gathered it's the minds way of distracting you from the upsetting things that are going on in your mind/subconscious.If you are having all these scarey physical symptoms then you are thinking of survival not the horrible things in your mind.I moved to a different house,with no car or way to escape to anywhere I would feel safe,I had to work it out myself.I used to fear the anxiety attack & that of course would bring one on.I would start with the breathing.If you can breathe out you are fine,make yourself hold your breath,too much oxygen is causing your symptoms ie tingling hands,cold&sweaty,thumping heart.It's all about fear.Since I was stuck here,i would just have a drink,go out in the garden determined to ignore it.I would often laugh & think wouldn't t be funny if this was the time I would actually die,while I'm calmly shrugging it off laughing.It got easier & stopped,thank God,once I lost my fear & thought it's prob just an anxiety attack & let it run it's course.I haven't had one for years& sometimes I'm surprised since I've had some v stressful times since.Have a laugh at it,helped me anyway.I wish you luck & happiness.