""which causes me to have regular panic attacks due to watching movies/tv shows (because I start acting like/thinking like a character since characters are supposed to be relatable etc and then panic because “oh god who am I what’s real”).""
I quote something again from what I already quoted
"“oh god who am I what’s real”"
(thought process)
Again now this
"then panic because “oh god who am I what’s real”)."
(symptom)
May cause anxiety but you are not having panic attacks :)
So be thankful for that and maybe stop watching movies!!
I know if I watched movies that caused panic attacks I would never watch them again.
I think really you are just being a baby.
Again you’re mistaken. Health professionals (my therapist, general practitioner, and a psychiatrist) have confirmed that these are panic attacks, as they may start from a break in reality but they result in me hyperventilating, becoming lightheaded (usually as a result of the hyperventilating), my heart rate quickening dramatically, as well as extremely increased paranoia (I already have very bad paranoia caused by a diagnosed general anxiety disorder but while in an attack any small stimulus real or imagined could send me spiraling) and a few other symptoms. And I don’t rewatch things that cause me panic, that’d be stupid. The issue is I have no idea when it’s going to cause me issues, and it’s almost all media that can set me off. I’m a writer and a film student so unfortunately that’s a part of my life that I can not remove. I simply wish to be able to recognize and control what it is that’s causing me distress when I consume fictional media.
P.S. I realized u might be just being really specific about panic attacks vs anxiety attacks, so apologies I guess if you are cause in strictly professional terms what I have is closer to an “anxiety attack” but also you’re still being rude and in discussing my disorders with professionals there has never been any need to specify a difference between using the terms panic attack vs anxiety attack, and I surely don’t find it relevant on this, a no professional website.
No worries! But I think you should give the movies a break and force yourself out into the real world, force yourself out in nature, go for long jogs, get some sun :)
I do, I assure you. Most of my time is spent at school or at work and my transportation is walking and public transport. I do avoid watching movies/tv because I know I risk putting myself in harm’s way if I do, it’s just difficult being in the world I’m in (like I said, I’m studying film) to avoid it all all the time. But I appreciate you being kind in response to my defense
Sounds like you main problem is simply just over worrying. Your imagination is normal and you over think, over worry.
People that are truly cray cray or delusional wouldn't even make it to school or work because they simply couldn't tell time of day, couldn't comprehend danger, couldn't remember their own address let alone the schools.
I really think your only problem is worry an anxiety which is harmless and can be controlled.
Their is nothing wrong with you! You have a good imagination and are a worry pot.
I'm not a doctor but I highly recommend putting medication in your back pocket and using it as a LAST resort. I have never in my life seen medication for mental health problems fix anyone, everyone I have seen get worse.
Oh I know medication is nowhere near the first line of defense. I had medication for a very short time to help with my attacks when I was having them on a regular basis, but I haven’t needed them in a long time. I just feel very alone with this issue. You say my issue may just be anxiety, but it’s all spiraled into dissociation and violence and yes, at a time, delusion. I’m past the delusions (at least, truly believing they’re real) luckily, but I still feel those thoughts and ideas tempting me. This is to a point where I was heavily considered for a diagnosis of schizophrenia for a while.
I don’t understand who I am or what’s real
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""which causes me to have regular panic attacks due to watching movies/tv shows (because I start acting like/thinking like a character since characters are supposed to be relatable etc and then panic because “oh god who am I what’s real”).""
I quote something again from what I already quoted
"“oh god who am I what’s real”"
(thought process)
Again now this
"then panic because “oh god who am I what’s real”)."
(symptom)
May cause anxiety but you are not having panic attacks :)
So be thankful for that and maybe stop watching movies!!
I know if I watched movies that caused panic attacks I would never watch them again.
I think really you are just being a baby.
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Sounds like they are describing what leads to the panic attack not the attack itself.
Again you’re mistaken. Health professionals (my therapist, general practitioner, and a psychiatrist) have confirmed that these are panic attacks, as they may start from a break in reality but they result in me hyperventilating, becoming lightheaded (usually as a result of the hyperventilating), my heart rate quickening dramatically, as well as extremely increased paranoia (I already have very bad paranoia caused by a diagnosed general anxiety disorder but while in an attack any small stimulus real or imagined could send me spiraling) and a few other symptoms. And I don’t rewatch things that cause me panic, that’d be stupid. The issue is I have no idea when it’s going to cause me issues, and it’s almost all media that can set me off. I’m a writer and a film student so unfortunately that’s a part of my life that I can not remove. I simply wish to be able to recognize and control what it is that’s causing me distress when I consume fictional media.
P.S. I realized u might be just being really specific about panic attacks vs anxiety attacks, so apologies I guess if you are cause in strictly professional terms what I have is closer to an “anxiety attack” but also you’re still being rude and in discussing my disorders with professionals there has never been any need to specify a difference between using the terms panic attack vs anxiety attack, and I surely don’t find it relevant on this, a no professional website.
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No worries! But I think you should give the movies a break and force yourself out into the real world, force yourself out in nature, go for long jogs, get some sun :)
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I do, I assure you. Most of my time is spent at school or at work and my transportation is walking and public transport. I do avoid watching movies/tv because I know I risk putting myself in harm’s way if I do, it’s just difficult being in the world I’m in (like I said, I’m studying film) to avoid it all all the time. But I appreciate you being kind in response to my defense
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Sounds like you main problem is simply just over worrying. Your imagination is normal and you over think, over worry.
People that are truly cray cray or delusional wouldn't even make it to school or work because they simply couldn't tell time of day, couldn't comprehend danger, couldn't remember their own address let alone the schools.
I really think your only problem is worry an anxiety which is harmless and can be controlled.
Their is nothing wrong with you! You have a good imagination and are a worry pot.
I'm not a doctor but I highly recommend putting medication in your back pocket and using it as a LAST resort. I have never in my life seen medication for mental health problems fix anyone, everyone I have seen get worse.
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Oh I know medication is nowhere near the first line of defense. I had medication for a very short time to help with my attacks when I was having them on a regular basis, but I haven’t needed them in a long time. I just feel very alone with this issue. You say my issue may just be anxiety, but it’s all spiraled into dissociation and violence and yes, at a time, delusion. I’m past the delusions (at least, truly believing they’re real) luckily, but I still feel those thoughts and ideas tempting me. This is to a point where I was heavily considered for a diagnosis of schizophrenia for a while.