Is it normal to get minor anxiety attacks over things that could have happened?

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It seems that I get all panicky over stuff that I thought might happen, but didn't, and it shakes me up, sometimes for a lot longer than it should. For example, back in late December of 2012, I went over to an ex-boyfriend's house and we went to his room and made out, took our shirts off (I kept my bra on), and he fingered me. It didn't go any further than that, but a few months ago I started feeling all panicky and couldn't stop thinking about the big "what-if" of the situation: What if we'd had sex? I could've gotten pregnant and I don't want him to father my child (and abortion isn't an option for me). I've felt that way over minor stuff too. It makes me feel dizzy and like I'm gonna pass out. It also gives me a feeling of impending doom--almost like I know I'm going to die or something similar and there's nothing I can do about it. Is this normal? Or is it an irrational fear?

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    So you are saying that 8 months after something happened, you feel anxiety about it, or am I misunderstanding this?
    If I am correct, can't you see how this truly is an irrational fear? There is absolutely no reason why this memory should make you feel uncomfortable after all that time.
    This irrational fear could spiral out of control and take control of your life, so be strong and decisive right now; nip this in the bud.

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  • nakyanjabel
    9 years ago

    You just have stress,which is affecting your nervous system

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