fhayes31
Registered: 08/23/08
Posts: 199
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Last night and this morning was a huge test of my ability to cope with panic. Yesterday was my 25th birthday and I went back to my college town an hour away to see old friends. I was hardly anxious going there and being there...which was great. However, I don't drink very often and I got a little carried away. I was more drunk than I've ever been in my life. I had a good time though and was alright until we got in the car to go home. My husband was driving and I had the thought, "Oh, no, what if I have alcohol poisoning? What if I pass out and never wake up?" I felt panic start and even in my drunken state, I was able to face it and accept it. It happened a couple more times on the way...each time I accepted and the panic stopped. Needless to say, I didn't feel very well this morning. I was dehydrated, dizzy, my heart was racing, I could tell my blood sugar was a little low...all conditions that send me into panic, usually. I just accepted all of it, and what do you know? I felt better after awhile and didn't panic. So, despite my bad choices, I rode out the whole thing, panic free. Maybe it was a good thing it happened because if I was able to accept my panic, being as drunk and out of it as I was, I feel even more confident that I can do it sober!
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Jessi
Registered: 05/05/09
Posts: 105
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Happy birthday for starters! Secondly, alcohol is a stimulant so it would have added to the panic. But in my experience it is probably that you had just stepped right out of your comfort zone and were coming down from the elation and the panic crept in. No biggy, makes for good practice. You did a great job, congratulations!!!!!
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