Panic attacks and concerts?!
Question: Panic attacks and concerts?
It's a big venue; the House of Blues in Boston and I'm terrified. I hate bright lights, large crowds, and am terrified of the feeling of vibrations from loud noises, like music.
I know if I start to panic, I'll have no one to go outside or leave with me, and I don't want to go and end up passing out or crying or even vomiting.
But I don't want to skip it and regret it later. I don't know what to do. I've been medically evaluated and I'm on medication and all of the stuff but it still isn't enough. I'm so terrified and I don't know what to do. Help?
Answers:
Yeah I agree, you need some stronger medication.
I'd like to tell you to stop thinking so much, but I've been in your situation and medication was the only thing that Trulyended my anxiety circle (I have Panic disorder, along with other anxieties). I was so bad for awhile I wouldn't leave the house... but I am anxiety free.
Panic is a vicious circle... and it IS really hard to deal with; however, it's not something that is impossible to overcome. The thing is... you start making assumptions and become afraid of possibilities... when in fact you do not even know if they will hold to be true. Another thing people who have bad anxiety do always understand, is that it is OK to be anxious; EVERYBODY gets anxious. I do not care how many times people have told you that, you need to keep ttellingyourself that until you believe and understand it. You're nervous about a concert? So what! I'm VERY nervous about flying... but that doesn't mean I CAN'T fly.
Haha Now I'm starting to go on a tangent. I'll stop. If you ever want to talk about it you can message me.
i think if you're really gunna be worried about this the whole time, something WILL happen. but if you let your mind go and enjoy the concert, everything will be okay.
but if you're not ready to take on that task, it's not worth going.
you seem way more stressed thinking about what's gunna happen with you then actually trying to enjoy the music :P
music cures lots.
hiya
thres one thing about anxiety and panic attacks...... you cant let them ruin or rule your life
may is a few months away so you should 'if you ac now' be better intime
the only way you a going to overcome this is if you go and see a councelor/phsyciatrist or doctor who shoul be able to help you find someways of coping or even getng rid of it..... with some therapy you shoul be able to lead a normal life
many people try to get through life with the anxiety but its better if it is treated
all the best x
I don't know what medication you're on but if you were to take something along the lines of Xanax or Klonopin a half hour before the concert, your anxiety symptoms would definitely be minimized.
Personal experience with similar anxiety
How long ago were you medicated, maybe you need a stronger dose. I have anxiety attacks and they sorta sound like that.
Well... I reeeally doubt you'll vomit; I've been in your situation in a Billy Joel concert. I went inside, but didn't sit in my seat, jjust stood close enough to see him. I enjoyed myself as much as I could.
So, the chances are - you'll feel slightly dizzy from blood rushing to your head, and then your body will fight it and it'll go back to normal. If your'e worried about it this much, at leaste share this w/the person taking you, and ask 'em if, worst case scenario, they'll step outside w/you, or maybe even leave. Going into concert thinking all this and having no way out isn't helpful either.
But you know... if you don't go, you'll be moving the wrong direction. Maybe your friend will agree to watch the concert from a place from which it's easy for you to walk out. That might be a step for you towards proving to yourself that your mind CAN handle the panic, and your friend won't have to give up this concert 'cause of you.
If not, then share this w/them and ask for their alternatives. Don't just plunge into it w/all these reservations.
Oh, and I strongly recommend getting the hell off medication, whatever it is... That stuff manipulates your brain temporarily to give a fake feeling of peace and calm, while hurting and damaging your body in ways you can't even imagine. You might hurt your liver, etc etc.
I would recommend putting 'bout 20 drops of valerian root supplement into 1/4 cup of water, or try St John's Wart. Neither is medication, but herbs used for centuries and valerian root is very popular in Europe and RUssia. I do it all the time when I feel stressed.