New Member looking for reassurance

[DMacc]

Hi Everyone,
I just joined this forum today and i’m Hoping for some reassurance that i’m Not alone. I had my first anxiety attack in college when I was about 20 I guess. It has come and gone over the years but now that I am in my 40’s it seems worse. I often feel like it comes out of nowhere. Jus this morning I felt completely fine and happy. I was with a friend and all of a sudden I feel like I can’t breathe and I feel like I might pass out. Now all of this probably last about 30 seconds but it was so uncomfortable. I did not want to worry my friend so I just started breathing and talking myself down in my head while she continued to chat. Ugh! Anybody have anxiety that comes out of nowhere??
It makes me afraid that it will show up anytime and anywhere. I hate it. Any thoughts??
Thanks.

 

[Akenn]

Hi Everyone,
I just joined this forum today and i’m Hoping for some reassurance that i’m Not alone. I had my first anxiety attack in college when I was about 20 I guess. It has come and gone over the years but now that I am in my 40’s it seems worse. I often feel like it comes out of nowhere. Jus this morning I felt completely fine and happy. I was with a friend and all of a sudden I feel like I can’t breathe and I feel like I might pass out. Now all of this probably last about 30 seconds but it was so uncomfortable. I did not want to worry my friend so I just started breathing and talking myself down in my head while she continued to chat. Ugh! Anybody have anxiety that comes out of nowhere??
It makes me afraid that it will show up anytime and anywhere. I hate it. Any thoughts??
Thanks.

I never had anxiety attacks but I had a health scare. I'm in my 40s now and it sent me spiraling. Improving but seems like the high stress I could handle before I can no longer manage. Every little thing seems like a chore. You are definitely not alone. I wonder since we are in our 40s our ability to handle stress or control anxiety is very diminished. Best wishes.

 

[DMacc]

I never had anxiety attacks but I had a health scare. I'm in my 40s now and it sent me spiraling. Improving but seems like the high stress I could handle before I can no longer manage. Every little thing seems like a chore. You are definitely not alone. I wonder since we are in our 40s our ability to handle stress or control anxiety is very diminished. Best wishes.

Things definitely seem to have changed after 40. Thanks for listening and responding. I hope things continue to improve for you.