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Hacker,
Just take long, slow deep breaths and try to calm yourself down. I have panic attacks and I know how helpful these exercises can be. You'll be all right, I promise. I'm sitting here sending you peaceful thoughts. Take care and let me know how you're doing, okay?
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on May 2, 2005 at 3:08 PM
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Hacker,
Just take long, slow deep breaths and try to calm yourself down. I have panic attacks and I know how helpful these exercises can be. You'll be all right, I promise. I'm sitting here sending you peaceful thoughts. Take care and let me know how you're doing, okay?
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on May 2, 2005 at 3:08 PM
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Sounds like a panic attack
There's good advice in the comments below:
Turn the ringer off your phone, turn out the lights, and take deep, slow cleansing breaths. Once you are calm, you will be able to objectively discern what caused the attack.
Good luck!
posted by
myrrhage_
on May 2, 2005 at 12:32 PM
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Take big breaths and take your medication if you are taking any
Call your doctor if you still feel bad...
posted by
Runs_at_dawn
on May 2, 2005 at 12:29 PM
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From Bunny
I can't tell you what is happening, but I can tell you that it sounds like you will be better shutting yourself off from the stimulation around you. Turn off the music and the computer (after you read this!) and lower the lights if you're staying indoors. Turn off the phone. If the outdoors around you is quiet and there is a place to quietly sit, try going outdoors where you won't be tempted by the music, compter and phone.
posted by
Bunny
on May 2, 2005 at 10:47 AM
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Also take into account the ability of computers to affect the written universe.
posted by
TARZANA
on May 2, 2005 at 10:43 AM
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Is there someone nearby who you can talk to about this? I hope you
are okay.
posted by
Renigade
on May 2, 2005 at 10:31 AM
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I'm sure there's a reason. Avoid doctors and creeps who give you strong, mind-altering drugs, and complain whenever you feel the need.
posted by
TARZANA
on May 2, 2005 at 10:30 AM
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