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When i get panic attacks i get the urge to end it all. Is this normal or should i be worried?

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Last Updated: 05/04/2020 at 4:40pm
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Anonymous
September 25th, 2018 2:34pm
For my experienced that was normal. And although i get it for almost 2 months i still not used to it. Every times it was happens, the pains are still there. Then i started to getting tired of it. I tried to cope that situations or sometimes i just run away. Like getting out of my room if that thought passed. i know i am not a brave person or have a strong mind, i am vulnerable and not really good at relation-ship to other peoples. BUT.. i don't want to lose to it. i hate it.. i know the real meanings of "failed" was i TRIED. it is okay to be failed. it is normal, everyone experienced it. and "you are not alone".
Anonymous
September 25th, 2018 4:52pm
Many people have reported similar feelings when having overwhelming panic attacks. The pain and discomfort of this experience can cause people to have extreme thoughts on how to end their suffering. I have also experienced this multiple times. If you are concerned that you may act on this urge, or even if you think you will not, please seek medical help as soon as possible. Talking about these urges with a doctor or psychologist may help you to understand why this happens to you and how to minimize these thoughts. It is very important for you to remove yourself from any dangerous location where you may have a panic attack and have the means to harm yourself.
Erin3220
May 4th, 2020 4:40pm
I have experienced a very similar feeling in my life. A few years ago, I was in a dark place that I felt as though there was no returning from. I had panic attacks almost every day, and frequently contemplated suicide. I felt as though there was no escape. I became scared and desperate to get away from these feelings, so I turned to my mother. She was extremely comforting and took me to a professional to get the help that I needed, along with the tools to cope with my anxiety. This experience truly showed me that I was not the only one that has felt like this, and that even in the darkest places, a listener can make a world of difference.