Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic did I have a panic attack? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post holysaiyan1 Posted at 9:53 pm on April 5, 2008 My friends dragged me along to a dance club.  I didn't want to go because I don't like them, and I sometimes feel like I'm penned in when there are too many people.  It's really hard to explain, but I start to feel like my personal space is being invaded, and it just makes me really uncomfortable. Anyway, I went, because they wouldn't have let me hear the end of it if I had not gone.  They don't understand that clubs make me feel weird, with all those people watching your every move.  Anyway, I stayed for an hour, and as the time went on, I started to feel more and more uncomfortable watching my friends up on the stage.  I ended up leaving without telling anyone.  On the way back, I felt really funny inside, like I was going to cry or something.  I'm in my room now, and I locked the door so no one will bother me, and I still feel kind of panicky, and I just don't want to see anyone tonight, even my friends.  It's too hard to describe how I felt, like some weird mix of panic from other people being in the club and fear of how I would looking dancing there... Now I think I'm going to shut myself in my room and ignore my friends for the rest of the night.  I tried talking to a friend but she can't call me, we can just text, and I need someone to talk to about it. Did I have a panic attack or something?

Replies Majo Posted at 1:16 pm on April 16, 2008 I've had problems with both panic attacks and Social Anxiety. I'd say, as others have, that your problem is Social Anxiety and not panic attacks. When I have a panic attack, my heart speeds up, I cry, I shake, I sweat, I get sick to my stomach, I become very afraid, etc. I usually feel like I need to get away, too. It's awful. Social Anxiety, on the other hand, entails you feeling as if you're being judged. Logically, you know you aren't but you feel you are. You can feel tense and sort of want to cry. And you want to get away, you need to be alone to "recharge". I used to be so bad that I wouldn't leave my house for weeks at a time. I'd wear shades so people couldn't see my eyes and a jacket because it made me feel secure. I just didn't want to be around people and still don't to some extent. You should probably see a counselor about it. They'll be able to talk you through it. Simple2005 Posted at 9:17 pm on April 10, 2008 That feelings comes for me from time to time, when I go to clubs and other places after a long period of hiatus or when I'm not in the mood. Either try again and again until the feeling goes away, or give up and don't go anymore. xalyndx Posted at 11:17 pm on April 7, 2008 how was that not a panic attack? RememberTheName Posted at 8:40 am on April 6, 2008 Quote: from holysaiyan1 at 12:25 am on April 6, 2008 Quote: from RememberTheName at 12:57 am on April 6, 2008 That sounds more like social anxiety got to you there more so than a panic attack. http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/pdbasics/a/attackquiz.htm Yeah.. I took that quiz earlier.  It said I didn't have a panic attack.  I guess that social anxiety did get to me, I don't know what to do about it.  It's such a horrible feeling, being afraid of spending time with my friends.  If I hadn't gone to the club, I wouldn't feel this way!  Now they're going to be upset or something at me idk. I feel like I'm being paranoid or something. Boy do I know the feeling. People say the only real way to overcome this is to force yourself in those situations, and the more you do it, the less anxiety. You could also try meds. I have Xxanx, which if you don't know what it is, it's a take as needed thing. Works pretty well. :) holysaiyan1 Posted at 10:25 pm on April 5, 2008 Quote: from RememberTheName at 12:57 am on April 6, 2008 That sounds more like social anxiety got to you there more so than a panic attack. http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/pdbasics/a/attackquiz.htm Yeah.. I took that quiz earlier.  It said I didn't have a panic attack.  I guess that social anxiety did get to me, I don't know what to do about it.  It's such a horrible feeling, being afraid of spending time with my friends.  If I hadn't gone to the club, I wouldn't feel this way!  Now they're going to be upset or something at me idk. I feel like I'm being paranoid or something. andrewcool Posted at 10:06 pm on April 5, 2008 That was not a panic attack. Panic attacks you can't move, and it feels like a heart attack. RememberTheName Posted at 9:57 pm on April 5, 2008 That sounds more like social anxiety got to you there more so than a panic attack. http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/pdbasics/a/attackquiz.htm All 7 previous replies displayed.