Please help. I can't calm down and I just need to talk to someone

[Flopmonkey]

I've been hyperventilating and crying alone in my apartment for the past 2 hours. I had to call in sick to work. I feel like this won't pass. I took some Vistaril and it's just making me fuzzy. I feel so weak right now. I just need someone to tell me I'm not crazy. i'm so angry that I can't control this

[kconnors]

Hi . . .I answered your other posting but just wanted to confirm that you are not crazy . . .. yes, you are angry and frustrated but you are trying to control rather than manage and when you cannot control, well, this just gives anxiety more energy to work on you . . . by the time you read this, hopefully, you will be stable . . . do not drive or do anything that requires you to be of clear mind until your fuzziness disappears . . . let us know how you are doing, okay? KC

[Phoenixx008]

It may help to have a seat, (if you arent sitting already) and start to take deep long breaths, in and out. Dont focus on anythign else but the air going in and out of your nostrils. Imagine breathing in pureness and blessing and when you exhale, imagine the are coming out of your nose are all the toxic, anxious, dark thoughts that bother us throughout the day. I like to imagine Im exhaling a bunch of black smoke. focus on how the air feels going past the edges of your nose. If your thoughts wonder, dont beat your self up, simply refocus on your breathing again. Just breathing mediation i use from time to time that really does make me feel better, or at least keep of the verge of an attack. Hope that helps. 

[Flopmonkey]

Thanks, guys. The vistaril finally put me to sleep. I'm still anxious, but manageably so atm

[LindaRK]

You will eventually calm down a bit.  Good advice above - definitely do some deep breathing and try to relax.

I posted in response to your other post, too ..... right now you're scared and feel like you're alone.  You're not alone.  There are more people out than you could possible believe that have anxiety.  Have you checked around for a local support group?  Good place to start and a place where you can let your hair down to people who know just what you're going through.  This forum is great, too and lots of good advice and people who will listen to you non-judgmentally.