Panic attacks at Disney
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Anonymous
| I'm at disney and in a state of panic, feeling flushed and lightheaded--the crowds, the lines, the heat, the rides. we have four more days to go and I am not sure what to do. I'm terrified here |
Anonymous
| They have really good health stations. Go now and get some attention and cool off. |
Anonymous
| Drink more water, eat more salt -or find some electrolyte water. |
Anonymous
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Is it the crowds, the heat? Did you drink and eat enough?
One symptom of my hyperthyroidism was panic attacks. Maybe you should do bloodwork when you come home. |
Anonymous
+1. This. Ask any employee |
Anonymous
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Did you not know what you're getting into by going to DW during peak season, in the FL heat, and just the overall beast DW is?
Be pre-emptive tomorrow. Take down-day, drink more water than you think you need to, sit out a ride or two, and re-set mentally that it's OK not to jam in XYZ. Are you the poster who took a nap and DH got mad? |
Anonymous
| Get some water, sit on a bench, download the calm app and put earbuds in to listen to a meditation. |
Anonymous
| It is ok to take breaks. I think sometimes people get focused on making Disney the perfect trip. If you need to cut a day short or take a break in the middle, it is fine! |
Anonymous
| Hang out at your accomodation swimming pool for the next 4 days. Stay out of the parks. |
Anonymous
| Sounds like a troll |
Anonymous
Uh. Huh? |
Anonymous
| You're having a panic attack and feel flush and lightheaded...and "terrified" - and the first thing you do is post on DCUM? Yeah I don't believe it |
Anonymous
+1. This does seem fake. Trying to get a rise out of DCUM… |
Anonymous
I believe you, OP. Get out of the heat and sun. Attempt to get cool to cold water that’s by getting into a/c, drinking lots of cold water, putting ice on the back of your neck, splashing cold water on your neck. Overheating is a panic attack trigger for me. Can you go swimming? Take a cold shower? |
Anonymous
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11:05. More advice from a long time PA sufferer.
Consider taking a Benadryl and try to sleep. You’re all keyed up and Benadryl will help calm you. Keep your blood sugar level stable - eat some quality protein and eat a bit lighter. Hydrate. Don’t drink any alcohol. It’s dehydrating and can make your blood glucose levels dip which can make you feel shakier and prone to another PA. |