J Wade's blog: "Day by Day"

I've been somewhat accustomed to breakdowns of sorts for quite a while. Anxiety, panic, whatever. However, I recently went through an ordeal that I've never had to go through. Perhaps it was because I had things in the back of my mind that I hadn't dealt with, or maybe it was nothing.  At any rate, it hit me hard.

I know that I'm only one of possibly millions that has gone through this, but it was a real first for me. The world was closing in, I was losing my breath, and everything started getting really fuzzy, almost as if I was having a heart attack. I've had high blood pressure since I was a teenager, so it could've been a symptom for all I know.

At this moment, I didn't know what to do. So, I sent a message to the only person I could think of. Out of respect of annonynimity, I won't give any names. But within a matter of minutes, I was breathing in my nose and out of my mouth. I gave my doggo Dusty some healthy pets, and I was beginning to see the world again.

It was over. I felt exhausted, but I was a lot better. It's funny; I thought I knew how to take care of myself in that manner. But in the heat of the moment, I don't know a damn thing. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word. For those who don't know, anxiety is no joke. It's not just a diagnosis someone came up with for extreme attention grabbing. It can be extremely dangerous if not dealt with. Thanks to the friend that was able to give me some kind advice. It meant the world.