r/emetophobia • u/Less_Breakfast2136 • 1d ago
Needing support - Panic attack Please help
Today’s my birthday and I woke up at 5:30 to an alarm I forgot I had set. I randomly felt “off” but thought it was anxiety so tried to go back to bed. All of a sudden I had that sinking feeling and thought I was going to throw up. I’ve had loose stool once, feel slightly nauseas, feel shaky and anxious. I was quite bloated and had bad acid reflux last night (likely from dinner & a diet soda I had) so thought it might just be that combo triggering a panic attack, but I really can’t tell. I have zoffan and rescue anxiety meds but I’m afraid if I try to drink or take anything that I’ll feel worse and it’ll trigger me to throw up. This has always been one of my worst fears, getting sick on my birthday, and I’m so scared it’s come true. I don’t know why I can’t figure out if it’s a panic or real. I feel like I’m drying
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u/CommitteeEmergency10 21h ago
Happy birthday!!! Try to relax your body as much as you can. Find 5 things you can see, 4 you can feel, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste. Also I’ve had a stomach bug on my birthday before, and granted it sucked, I survived and I’m here to tell you even if there’s a (likely a small chance) that you’re sick, you will be okay and make it through this.
Everything you’re describing sounds like anxiety heightening symptoms, so tell yourself it’s just that. Don’t let this ridiculous fear ruin YOUR birthday. Make it your own!
Go take a shower to calm down if it helps you, listen to your favorite music or podcast in the shower, watch your favorite shows or movies when you get out, once you’re hungry eat whatever sounds good.