Re: Train Journeys
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:58 am
The sort of experiences you are describing are quite common - it's often difficult to cope when you are in crowded situations and forced to stand closer than is comfortable to other people. This may not be a full panic attack in which the symptoms are usually more extreme. Mind has an information page on anxiety and panic attacks which you might find useful http://www.mind.org.uk/information-supp ... h4lcm5HOy0 It includes tips on how to manage those feelings. The practical thing you can do in that situation is to make sure you have cold water with you, and if you start to feel faint, and it's practicable to do so, pour some water on your wrists, or at least hold the cold surface against you wrists - your blood is very close to the surface in your wrists and it's a good way of cooling yourself down. It's also quite grounding.
You mention that you are worried about work, and you might also find this page helpful - about mental health at work, and looking after yourself there. http://www.mind.org.uk/information-supp ... h4l8G5HOy0
best wishes
Mind Info Team
You mention that you are worried about work, and you might also find this page helpful - about mental health at work, and looking after yourself there. http://www.mind.org.uk/information-supp ... h4l8G5HOy0
best wishes
Mind Info Team