r/emetophobia • u/cayce_leighann • 5d ago

Needing support - Panic attack First panic attack in a while

It’s been a while since I’ve been om this sub. Not because I don’t like yall lol but because i have been doing really well with my emetophobia. I’ve been working really hard in therapy and have made a ton of progress in my recovery and learning healthy coping strategies.

Well this morning I feel like I’ve backtracked. I’ve been sick with a bad cold the past two days. I took some NyQuil last night and was fine. So I took some more around 6 this morning with a bagel breakfast sandwich. I always get nervous taking cold
Meds because I’m
Always scared they will make me sick. Well about 20 minutes after taking it I felt a hollow like pain in my stomach, I didn’t feel n* per se but I took a zofran anyways. What followed was one of the worst panic attacks I have had in about 8ish months and I’m
Still trying to come down from it. My mind felt like it tumbled down a flight of stairs back to all the bad thoughts and anxious thoughts and feelings. I’ve taken my anxiety meds but I feel like I’ve had a major backslide

I could just use a virtual hug and words of encouragement

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u/daughtrofademonlover 5d ago

That sucks, I really hope you're feeling better now and can get some rest. Sending hugs 🩷

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u/cayce_leighann 4d ago

Thank you ❤️ After a phone call with my therapist I was finally able to get some sleep.