so
my first attack
was at age 9.
i was in the
4th grade.
i remember nearly
every detail.
the heavy breathing.
my sinking chest.
uncontrollable shaking.
hard to focus.
my parents rushed
me to the er.
my pediatrician
was mad that she
was missing the
cosby show
because of
my attack.
the very thing
that started
my attack.
i got in trouble
but i wanted
to watch the
cosby show
but i was
forbidden.
(i probably kicked
my sister)
shrimp cooking
in the kitchen
(i can smell it now).
the heavy breathing.
i was having an
anxiety attack
because i
was restricted from
a tv show.
at age 9.
countless attacks
since.
most not due
to tv.
and i’m scared
and a bit
humored
to see the anxiety
in my
4yo daughter’s
flapping hands
tearing eyes
heavy breathing
over being
forbidden from tv.
full circle.
like mama
like daughter.
tv lovahs.
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Hah! I get anxious with the TV, too. I’ve never had a full blown PA, but I get really really anxious watching some things!
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Interesting! My partner can’t watch any drama shows at all, ever…
I live for that kind of show.
Which episode was it?
I have Global Anxiety. Lots of stuff sets me off.
The only time I can remember TV setting me off was when Sorority Girl was home for weekend and made me watch My Super Sweet Sixteen. I was gasping for breath…Shut.This.Off.Right.Now.I.Can’t.Breathe.
Just the thought of having a daughter like that was frightening.
Also frightening….Sorority Girl inherited a little bit of Mom’s anxiety. I remember mine starting in Kindergarten. The Nuns didn’t appreciate it at all!
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What in the world. I did not know that this was even possible. I mean, its TV.
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Hopefully there’s help for your daughter they didn’t have for you when you were younger!
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Wowzas. I can’t believe your pedi let you guys know she was pissed. Geez.
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I have extreme anxiety attacks when I’m really stressed out. Sometimes I lock myself in my closet with diet pepsi for a few hours. I am not even kidding.
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Oh Lordy…
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My son has been on medication for almost a year because of panic/anxiety disorder. They can be extremely scary.
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Dude, at first I thought you said you banned her from a show called “full circle” –damn I am losing it tonight. I was like, “I must be out of touch…”
Anywho, anxiety is a tricky thing; and TV can certainly be soothing…for me, if you banned me from my refrigerator, I’d most certainly have an attack : )
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Okay.. I suffer from HORRIBLE aniexty attacks.. and I have yet to see that in my boys.. yet. I bet me taking away tv would do it..
Maybe its time to start limiting her TV, before it really becomes an issue? You can tell me to mind my business. I dont offend easy. =)
Ps…that is one cute kid! Middle finger and all.
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my first attack was when i was 21 and I thought I have a heart attack and dying so my dad took me to the hospital only to dicover that my heart was perfectly fine and I only had an anxiety attack. I have now overcome it and started my axiety website hopefully it can help other people http://www.anxietypanicattacks.com.au let me know what you think thanks
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