My personal victory!

I had a meeting today after work, and I have been dreading it because the last panic attack I had was during that last time I was in a meet with these same people. That was 2 months ago, and I have come so far in my healing, but I was still very nervous. It was one of the worst feelings I have ever experienced. I was sitting in the meeting, where I was suppose to be a professional, and I suddenly felt a panic attack kick in. I had to excuse myself for a few minutes, but I had to go back even though the panic attack was still occurring. It finally did pass, but it left me shaken and on edge. So, today I was dreading the meeting, and of course it was at the end of the day. I just did not want to experience another panic attack in front of everyone. 

However, with self talk, my medication, and practicing deep breathing, I DID NOT HAVE A PANIC ATTACK!! I am so proud of myself and how far I have come in the last few months! I honestly thought that I would not be able to sit through another long meeting, but I proved myself wrong!! YAY!