Re: General feelings during an emet anxiety attack?
What causes you an anxiety attack?
Any situation that makes me feel uncomfortable in any way, shape or form.
How long does one last on average?
It depends on said situation. If it is something trivial, then it can last for less than an hour and if it's something more significant then time can vary. There's not really an approximate time frame in regards to a panic attack. I usually try to get it under control as soon as I feel it coming on.
How many you get in a day on average?
I used to suffer panic attacks on a daily basis, but for the past several months, I only experience them 2x a month @ most.
How to you cope and get out of an attack?
I used to self harm; cutting, burning, bruising, etc. I still fall back into old habits at times. I find that playing video/computer games or talking to somebody helps me to calm down immensely.
What feelings both physically and psychologically do you experience?
Physical symptoms: nausea, loss of appetite, heart palpitations, hyperventilating, hot flashes, tremors, lightheadedness, muscle aches and pains, headache, etc.
Psychological: depression, feeling of impending doom, crying spells, fear, hopelessness
How bad of an emetophobia do you think you are? From 1-10, 10 being worst?
I would say a 6. It used to be much much worse.
To what extremes to you go to to cope?
See above
Do you take medication for anxiety or not?
Yes, I take the generic form of Zoloft (sertraline) 150mg
I wanna feel the change consume me,
Feel the outside turning in.
I wanna feel the metamorphosis and
Cleansing I've endured within
My shadow
Disclaimer: **I try and answer posts to the best of my knowledge but unfortunately, I am not a medical professional so take my advice/recommendations with a grain of salt.