scared
i had my first panic attack last night.
i thought it was a heart attack.
i thought maybe i was going to die.
i didnt,
but i was shaking, and i was cold,
i couldnt breathe and i was sick.
and when i thought about it,
i was scared to go
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A poem succinct but needs few words. A panic attack takes one unawares. My first and only such an event took place in a petrol station as I fumbled to find the right change. I had no breath and could not remember what I was doing. Never again I hope.. Your poem sums up well such a terrifying moment.
Thank you for this,
Keith
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M.C. Newberry
Wed 21st Jun 2023 21:05
The primary concern must be the feeling of a loss of control - and
not understanding the how and why. It can clearly be the result
of a cumulative effect of repressed worry about certain aspects
in life, waiting for that "trigger" moment, the symptoms not unlike those of shock.