How to control crying?

[tuesday]

I feel i can't leave my house now.I was trying my hardest to hold it in ontil my lecture finished but my lip was trembling and had a few tears run down my cheek (which someone must have seen).

I started hyperventilating and couldn't breathe properly over nothing at uni today and had to rush to the toilets where i stayed for 20 minutes. I put my sunglasses on but was even crying on the way home

And now i am home i am still crying, i feel so stupid but i just can't stop it.

How do i stop this? My husband is trying to ignore it but i feel stupid and he knows its embarrassing for me.

 

[Anxiousmom2b]

Hey Siobhan,

I have anxiety disorder and it sounded to me that you had small panic attack in the toilets. This is nothing to worry about, as scary it won't harm you and it isn't a symptom of anything worse.

The crying thing is normal through pregnancy, I'm really tearful too. Try not to worry about it as you will just make yourself more anxious. If you don't feel your aren't coping or if you have any more panic attacks I would to see your GP and mention it to your Midwife. Or if you have anymore panic attacks and want some advice feel free to send me a message.

Take care,

 

[tuesday]

Thanks for replying,
You are most likely right about it being a panic attack, i am quite an anxious person. I feel much better staying in. I don't want to go to uni any more. I think your right i should go to doctors but i feel embarrassed

 

[Jo_banana]

Hi there - please don't feel embarrassed. To the GP, its business as usual. They see it all the time.

I have had spells when I got terrible panic attacks. Went to GP, spent over an hour blubbing and sniffling into tissues in her room. It was actually pretty cathartic. They are, by and large, fantastic and know exactly what to say and are understanding.

I still get panic attacks when I drive and daren't go on motorways anymore. I know for a fact there are many people "out there" like me. I would have them walking down the street etc. Not now, but at my worst.

So please dont' suffer on your own. Get some help. Even talking to someone like a GP is good for you as sharing is a wonderful thing.

Good luck. xx