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i am 24 years old, and i really don’t get out much, but the problem is…i went out to a club with a friend Saturday night, and when it came time to get out and "get my goove on" i freaked. I was literally terrified…my friend & her boyfriend were trying to get me to dance, and i was SO violently opposed to the idea, that i started crying…what the hell is wrong with me?
Sounds to me Stephanie that for whatever reason you weren’t into dancing at that moment, and the pressure being put on you by your friends only made it worse. One little episode doesn’t mean you have PD or anything else. But if you obsess about it you may end up talking yourself into something. Put it down to gremlins, bad luck, the moon being in the first quarter, whatever, and get on with the joys of living, Stephanie. Take care Ian
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i am 24 years old, and i really don’t get out much, but the problem is…i went out to a club with a friend Saturday night, and when it came time to get out and "get my goove on" i freaked. I was literally terrified…my friend & her boyfriend were trying to get me to dance, and i was SO violently opposed to the idea, that i started crying…what the hell is wrong with me?
Can you tell us something more Stephanie? Telling someone she has a Panic disorder from one event is Difficult.Did this happen before? Maybe in a somewhat milder form.? Greetings Anna – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –
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i am 24 years old, and i really don’t get out much, but the problem is…i went out to a club with a friend Saturday night, and when it came time to get out and "get my goove on" i freaked. I was literally terrified…my friend & her boyfriend were trying to get me to dance, and i was SO violently opposed to the idea, that i started crying…what the hell is wrong with me?
Maybe you had a panic attack. Many people have a few isolated panic attacks in their lives. It’s scary but it doesn’t have to have any consequences. I believe the best advice at this point is to just forget about it and move on. Go out again next Saturday and have fun! Philip
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Hi there, It is possible that you had a panic attack and this does not mean that you have panic disorder. Many people have isolated panic attacks. What I would do is jot down in a journal when this happened as well as the symptons you felt while having the episode in case you ever need to relay the information to a doctor. If you keep having episodes like this I suggest going to your general doctor who may want to do tests on you like an ekg. If things turn out negative talk to him about your concern about a developing panic disorder and he/she could refer you to a psychiatrist who could do a better evaluation. I applaud that you are taking the initiative to research the attack and if you need anything feel free to contact me. Take care and keep your chin up. :) Hugs, Leigh Ann i am 24 years old, and i really don’t get out much, but the problem is…i went out to a club with a friend Saturday night, and when it came time to get out and "get my goove on" i freaked. I was literally terrified…my friend & her boyfriend were trying to get me to dance, and i was SO violently opposed to the idea, that i started crying…what the hell is wrong with me?
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i am 24 years old, and i really don’t get out much, but the problem is…i went out to a club with a friend Saturday night, and when it came time to get out and "get my goove on" i freaked. I was literally terrified…my friend & her boyfriend were trying to get me to dance, and i was SO violently opposed to the idea, that i started crying…what the hell is wrong with me?
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i am 24 years old, and i really don’t get out much, but the problem is…i went out to a club with a friend Saturday night, and when it came time to get out and "get my goove on" i freaked. I was literally terrified…my friend & her boyfriend were trying to get me to dance, and i was SO violently opposed to the idea, that i started crying…what the hell is wrong with me?
Dear Mom2brats, Is this the only situation that you get a reaction like this? If it is, could it be, that you just don`t like to dance? Perhaps your friends, while well-meaning were putting too much pressure on you. I do not like to dance and if someone was to pressure me, I think I would get upset myself. Ask yourself what it was that you feared about getting up to dance, do fear people would be watching you? If this is the only incident you have had, it doesn`t sound like PD to me. You do mention not getting out much, is there a reason for that? Maybe if you tell us more, we can help you better. Take care!! Jackie
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Maybe you are just shy and don’t like dancing. Tell us more. Has this type of thing ever happened before? Take care, liz i am 24 years old, and i really don’t get out much, but the problem is…i went out to a club with a friend Saturday night, and when it came time to get out and "get my goove on" i freaked. I was literally terrified…my friend & her boyfriend were trying to get me to dance, and i was SO violently opposed to the idea, that i started crying…what the hell is wrong with me?
– There is always music amongst the trees in the garden but our minds must be very still to hear it.
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Hard to say Stephanie…… could be a one time thing or some memory triggered something….. regardless, you might want to check out the FAQs for this site…… I think they’re posted weekly, and search into panic/ anxiety disorder sites…… that should give you more info…. A physical checkup noting your concerns will lead your MD to do certain tests since lots of physical conditions including low blood sugar and thyroid can mimic panic… Good luck and keep us posted. David
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