• wishyouwerehere said on Sep 13, 2009....

  Alyss - I hope that you will resist judging yourself for what is an understandable reaction.  Trauma marks us in invisible ways, sometimes - and as someone who also struggles with the occaisonal panic attack - the best thing to do is let it go.  It's an unpleasant echo of the past.  The only part that matters if that you were strong enough to get through it the first time, so you know it can't destroy you.
   
  Hugs - Wish

• Hegemone said on Sep 13, 2009....

  Alyss, I agree with Wishy, please don't be too hard on yourself for having a completely normal and understandable reaction to something.  You never know what could be a trigger, but you also can't be afraid of that, and yes, you need to continue to remain strong and just work through the panic attack and move on, don't dwell.  I hope you are feeling better by this point.  (((HUGS))))

• CreativeWoman said on Sep 13, 2009....

  Perhaps removing yourself from the conversation on the forum you mentioned will help.  I find I have to do that sometimes. 
  
  In any regard, I hope that this is an isolated incident and that you feel better already.  :-)
  
  CW
  

• MissMimi said on Sep 13, 2009....

  It's very scary when panic attacks happen.  Whatever flashback triggered it, just remember, you rose above it, you got through it, and you're safe and strong now.  Sometimes the demons we all carry jump out when we least expect them to, and I know how awful that is.

  {{{Alyss}}}  What CDub said about removing yourself from the conversation might be a good idea. 

• Mr.Strange said on Sep 14, 2009....

  I suppose my question is as others are suggesting...
  
  Could you please be more specific, I would really like to know.
  

• EvilTwin said on Sep 14, 2009....

  Deep calming breaths, beloved.  <Kisses you gently>  
  
  
  As we have talked about it yesterday, it is understandable, and very unfortunate that you had a panic attack.  I'm sorry, beloved.  I only wish that I were there with you to help you through it, instead of hours later over the internet...

  
  

  You are a very strong woman.  And very articulate.  Please don't forget that.  You have also been through a lot and seen far too much.  It's hard to tell what may or may not trigger a response.  I get them still, as you have seen.  But together, we can overcome them...

  
  

  I love you Alyss.  And I want you to know that I am here for you.  Maybe not as a knight on a white horse...but as your friend and soulmate that understands and cares about you beyond measure.  

  
  

  I am hoping you are sleeping well and having good dreams tonight, beloved...

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