Hi Leanna, don't beat youself up !! Sounds like you coped pretty well to me !! I think what you described sounds like a stressful day !!! Its horrible when one thing on top of another just doesn't go the way you want it to, especially as you were unable to sew which sounds like its quite important to you as stress therapy. When one thing goes wrong, then maybe another it all becomes just too much, and whether you suffer from panic or stress I think most people would become stressed or anxious, its normal, and definately not anything to be embarrassed about !! You did well !!!
There is no need to feel embarrassed about your panic. Many people on this site can relate to what you went through. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious and all those emotions you felt is very, very hard but you got through it. If anything you should be proud of yourself. When were calling your social supports you were using good coping skills. There is nothing wrong with asking for help from loved ones. It is healthy and rational.
Now that it has passed how would you look at the situation differentl?. Would you have done anything differently?
Members, please share your experiences about being embarrassed after panic.
This morning my day started off great. Then one little thing after another started going wrong. My husband took the wrong car and I felt just comfortable enough to drive the "right car". My sewing machine broke, which serves as therapy for me right now. I wasn't able to get in with a psychiatrist for at least a month. The house chores seemed endless.
I began feeling very overwhelmed, anxious, hopeless, and sad because my mind was aware that I was upset over these "little" things, but I felt as if I just couldn't help it. It was hopless at the time. I called my husband at work, my friend, my mother-in-law. It was ridiculous.
Once I took my meds, I took a nap and woke up as a different person. I felt great and positive and relaxed. I feel very embarrassed at the same time, which I haven't felt before. Why did I make such a big deal over these little things? Why did it seem like the end of the world? I've read of others being afraid of doing something embarrassing during an anxiety/panic attack and now I understand.
