what happened to Canada?

Hey Tazocat, I got an intership with a film company out in regina for 4 months (Johns help was really useful), I'm just saving money but I'm flying out on the 24th of august (well thats the plan) so I cant wait.

i always find reading, video games and trampolines help to ease panic attacks

aww man, i hope you can find some peace, soon. maybe invest in some good earplugs and some good books?

I'm going home for a couple of days tommorow and its almost the end of the semester (for most people tommorow is the last day, but because I struggled so much with this last semester I had to get extensions on essays I'm going home on the 6th of june).



I'm feeling better, I watched a couple of episodes of flight of the conchords, cause its relaxing.

They're only drinking....not breathing death daggers aimed at your face.

Mezo, I know and it really shouldnt be a big deal normally it wouldnt bother its just I have dyspraxia and dyslexia and I suspect that I'm slightly on the autistic scale.



stress mounts up, snow balls and then I just brake down.



I find night clubs extremely difficult to cope with, its the combination of loud music (that I dont really like), heat, lots of people that makes me feel incredibly anxious and alchol usually tips me over the edge.



But I can go to gig and be fine because I feel like I can control the situation I'm in alot better, if I go to a gig I've choosen what music I'll be hearing, I'm enjoying myself, it's not going to last all night and I can take myself out of the situation.

Oh, I see, so it's deeper than just getting anxious. Bum out. My husband freaks out in crowded social events. I'm sorry, yo. Maybe try meditation?

Yeah it sucks, I can deffiently relate to your husband as for meditation not really I've tried breathing deeply and that helps a bit (but if I'm in the heart of an attack its pretty difficult I do strange stuff like repetivily clasping my hand or rubbing my chest).



I think I might try and find a class when I'm in canada, once I'm home I'll be ok because my familys quite.

I get panic attacks too, but they are from stress (or so my Dr. thinks). I know it's not the best solution, but I take Xanax. Have you tried any prescription drugs for your condition? I was against it for awhile, but then when it started affecting my ability to work, I knew I had to do something. I only take it if I'm really, really flipped out.

look on the bright side... you've got a room full of pissed up girls

Thanks dan, actually its only two girls now and their talking about pregnancy, the debate is which is more painful, c section or giving birth... sexy



Lori, I havent talked to a doctor about it, but I guess its worth considering.

oh noes feel better! Make sure to eat, relax and remove your self from the sit if need be!!

I think it would be a good idea to at least discuss it with your doctor. I held off on it for a long time because I was embarrassed about it, but now I'm so glad I finally did.

oh stub, I totally feel for you! I'm a PTSDer and some situations can cause my anxiety to fly pretty darn high (night clubs and stuff are triggers like for you, I can't feel 'trapped')



I do suggest going to a doctor, mine taught me stress techniques and coping mechanisms (and of course, with mine I also had to tackle the root of the issues to help ease the anxiety) and is has helped a LOT.

this is why i live in the middle of the woods

Thanks for the advice guys, other than it being a horrible feeling its also quite annoying I had quite a few plans for this evening but its too late to actually do them.

It's also good to tell someone close to you stub :) I told a friend of mine at work, and when I start worrying about not being able to do things because of possible triggers he's pretty good at talking me through it and finding ways, preemptively, I can have a better control of the situation.

Thanks for the tips, the problem is at university I dont really have any close friends, I'll be fine when I get to canada.