Anxiety attack is scary if you do not know it

[Alexandoy]

When I separated with my first wife I was not aware that anxiety was starting to bug me. After I took a bath I noticed that I was slightly shaking. Since I had no idea that it was anxiety attack already, what I did was to go to our physician's clinic. The doctor confirmed that it was anxiety and that it is only me that can cure it. He did not give me anything except a glass of water. I went home still feeling not really good.

When the 2nd attack came after a month I realized that I was beaten by anxiety. Since it is only me that can cure it, I tried but I failed. I went to another doctor who gave me tranquilizers. After taking the tranquilizer, I felt better. The prescription was good and it helped me handle anxiety. Until now I have some tranquilizers although I have not used it for many years now.

 

[bharath]

I think you are married to second wife so may be living a better life. The second doctor is good for offering medicine since the anxiety comes even while you are posting here because it is s life situation and unforgettable.

 

[Hazel]

I think an anxiety attack can feel overwhelming if you don’t recognize the symptoms like racing heart, shortness of breath, or dizziness, anxiety can make it feel like something’s seriously wrong. Understanding the signs and using grounding techniques or slow breathing helps me regain control and calm down.

 

[Nomad]

That's very true, anxiety attacks are very scary if you do not know about it. I was once taking my wife to a hospital for gallbladder surgery. The all of the sudden, she started experiencing anxiety attacks. I was unaware of her anxiety issues until then. Symptoms she shows was almost like heart attacks.

 

[Arnold]

Absolutely. Experiencing an anxiety attack without knowing what it is can feel terrifying. The sudden physical symptoms like racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness can be mistaken for something life-threatening. Learning to recognize the signs, practicing grounding techniques, and having coping strategies ready can make them feel more manageable.