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by pbhjpbhj 1820 days ago
I started having what I assume are panic attacks 2 years ago, fun! (/s)

They're very different to performance anxiety, for me. With "performance anxiety" basically I sweat and shake, but it's like I'm 'overdosing' on adrenaline. I don't feel bad, per se, but am very conscious of my body because I'm dripping with sweat and my voice starts to break as I restrain the tremors. Public talks, job interviews, that sort of thing sets that off.

Anxiety attacks, for me, are like I'm going to die but it's all in my head no physical aspects at all.