How do you feel after having a panic attack?
Hiya Everyone,
Anxiety can be different for everyone so I was wondering what thoughts and feelings you experience after having a panic attack.
I'd say I feel drained and hopeless. Sometimes depression kicks in afterwards too.
Let me know!
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Usually I feel lost and drained after having a panic attack, it varies sometimes. Lost in a sense that it takes me a while to realize my surroundings and come back to reality, I also will feel angry only if I've had a panic attack in public because I usually don't want anyone to see me get one! <3
@Yendi
Yes, I get you! I get frustrated when people have had to see and try to help me when having a panic attack too. We feel drained because we have been breathing so fast it's like we've run a marathon! Thank you for sharing. 
@blossombreathe
Yes frustated is the better word I should've used haha, and the thing is, it's nice of them wanting to try help but it's also difficult since you're doing your own thing of calming down after a panic attack! It does feel like a marathon and no problem. ❤︎
Yes, me too, I am very tired and drained,
@jr50
Panic attacks can be very draining! So sorry to hear you struggle with them. Stay strong!
@blossombreathe. I have experienced them, but I have been blessed that haven't had any in about a month!
@blossombreathe
I don't get panic attacks XD good discussion question, though :)
@windflowers
Aha! No worries! 
@blossombreathe I feel hopeless and numb. Sometimes shaky and like I have no control over myself.
@glowingSun78
Ah I see.. Feeling numb isn't a nice feeling, is it? Thank you for sharing!
Depends on the panic attack and my reaction to it. If its a full on PA, I usually self-harm and then, after, tend to my wounds, eat some baby food and lay down, feeling extremely drained. If it's a smaller one, if there is such thing, I dance until I'm exhausted enough to sleep.
I always get tired and drained aftwerwards anyway.
@Wildatheart88
I'm so sorry to hear that you feel the urge to self-harm after having a panic attack. Stay strong Hun!
@blossombreathe Since I was 12, however no one knows, expect my partner but not even my parents are aware of it. I was always very careful but Im aware that it is not healthy and Ill be discussing that with my new therapist. :)
@Wildatheart88
Awesome to hear that you're speaking to a therapist, I can totally understand your situation.
Hi Blossom I linka feel tired, hopeless, got the attitude "not again" I feel Im like an alien, or OMG what did I miss while panicking, who saw me....
BUT
Good thing is it doesnt last forever. It it a symptom of a fear that I havnt yet fully addressed. That I will and then I wont have this fear
@RumpleSteeleSkin
Yes, I get what you mean about the alien feeling! Thank you for sharing, stay strong!
drained and exhausted. but sometimes the panic comes in waves so there'll be smaller panics before i fully calm down
@EllieKB I get the same! It's exhausting, and then to deal with the smaller sort of "aftershocks" is also draining :') You aren't alone, though Thank you for sharing!!
@EllieKB
Ah I see, I can relate with feeling drained and exhausted. My first panic attack came in short busts over around an hour; it wasn't very nice! Stay strong!
@blossombreathe
I've actually never had one.
Guess I'm the odd one out, eh?
@NamelessKnight that's alright!! You aren't the only one on the tag list; I believe it may be an anxiety community taglist :P Thank you for sharing with us anyways, though *hugs*
Usually after having a panic attack I feel very depressed as well as feeling hopeless and very defeated. I really wish that I no longer had anymore panic attacks.
@DapperRaspberries panic attacks are really hard to deal with, and can be exhausting and overwhelming 
I know that they're frustrating, but please know that we're all here for you! You don't have to go through it alone *hugs* I hope that your day is a good one, and that you get to do lots of things that make you happy!
@DapperRaspberries
I see what you mean, it is normal to feel particularly low after having a panic attack. I'd like to reassure you that you're not alone!! *huggles* You will okay, hun! We're all here to support each other. Stay strong!
@DapperRaspberries I'm so sorry you're going through panic attacks. They can be very difficult to handle. When I had panic attacks in the past, I found myself very exhausted and lightheaded afterwards. The reason for this is because of shallow breathing during the panic attack. Again, I'm very sorry you're suffering. I've found that meditation and mindfulness are extremely beneficial in that it helps us control our thoughts and helps us pay more attention to our breathing. When you inhale, your belly should expand and when you exhale, it should sink in. A lot of us breathe opposite from that which causes shallow breathing and can create a panic/anxiety attack. I hope this helps.