A Fear Of Impending Doom I Think Im Going Mad

[gordiescotland1]

All evening I have been in a very negative place thinking about past and present hurts. I went to bed. I got this feeling of terrible dread like something terrible is about to happen. Then I stupidly went on Google and it said a sense of impending doom cam mean an imminent heart attack. Now I am sitting up in bed convinced something awful is going to happen and I have no evidence apart from this feeling any idea what I can do

[Mamyalynne]

You're having an anxiety attack Gordie - concentrate on slowing your breathing down.

If you have one try breathing in and out of a paper bag a few times.

[scorpiojo]

..and it can also mean anxiety, Gordie. Can you distract yourself? Chat on here, read, watch tv, listen to music go for a walk?

https://nopanic.org.uk

[1ozzy]

Ignore doctor Google for a start.

Follow the advice given above.
Find a way to calm down.

Nice cup of tea?

[scorpiojo]

..go on then. Any biscuits? ;-)

[Mamyalynne]

I have to add and then I must sign off for the night - I am not dismissing how you are feeling.

It's very real and can be a very scary place for a while.

I learnt a mantra 'Panic is a wasted emotion' - sounds daft but it helped me.

Night, hope it passes soon.x

[shoota]

Tea and toast with lashings of marmalade.

[scorpiojo]

Thick cut?

[shoota]

Is there any other?

[1ozzy]

Any physical activity that you need to think about will take your mind elsewhere.
That helps reduce the feeling of stress and panic.

[1ozzy]

Yeah, but dump the Marmalade, vile stuff.

[shoota]

Well I suppose Golden Syrup would do at a pinch...

[scorpiojo]

Nooooooooooo

[1ozzy]

Vegemite!!

[shoota]

Patum Peperium?

[shoota]

You still with us Gordie?

[scorpiojo]

Nooo and nooo...cheese?

[albaqwerty]

Marmalade is lovely, slopped on hot buttered toast.

Gordie, take slow, deep breaths.

I haven't had that feeling for ages, but it's dreadful.
Hope it soon passes x

[shoota]

My battery is doomed...

[1ozzy]

Something smells a bit fishy

[shoota]

It's that Anne Chovey...