Day 19 - #BookAboutSomethingYouFear #AuldLangReads
#LittleBearGoesToTheCarWash
While riding through the car wash, the car was moving slowly and the water was hitting the windshield. I got a panic attack as I thought that I would drown if I didn‘t get through the car wash quicker. I know it sounds silly but anyone who has had panic attacks would understand that I cannot go through again. I now fear another panic attack more than the car wash.
DieAReader I definitely can understand! If it helps, I try to intently focus on keeping my breathing steady & slow when panic attacks hit me. Doesn‘t always work but, for me it often does. Music & a worry stone also help me. 📚🎶 5y
EadieB @SquidgetsRoom The man who operates the carwash told me that he has a lot of customers who cannot go through the car wash so that made me feel better. I have been through the car wash so many times before and I was so surprised that I had that panic attack. I am also very claustrophobic and I think moving so slowly brought out that feeling too. But I will remember you breathing techniques. Thanks! 5y
Crazeedi @EadieB I had my first panic attack while driving, I pulled over tank goodness my hubby was with me, but i thought it was the end, truly. I have become more claustrophobic as I've gotten older too. Panic attacks are no joke. Deep breathing does help but sometimes its hard. I usually have to take something. 5y
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OriginalCyn620 Doesn‘t sound silly at all! All sorts of things can bring on panic attacks. The upside is that now you know and can avoid it! 5y
EadieB @OriginalCyn620 True! Panic attacks are the worst feeling! @Crazeedi S0 scary! 5y
Scochrane26 I used to love the car wash when I was young but have felt claustrophobic when I go through now. I rarely use one. 5y
LeslieO I hate going thru the car wash! 5y
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