Cross of the Moment
Hegos the hyena represents the onslaughts of anxiety which makes me unfit to function in society. During a panic attack, I often feel an overwhelming sense of fear or impending doom that can come on suddenly and intensely. Physically, I experience symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling or shaking, shortness of breath or a feeling of choking, chest pain or discomfort, nausea or abdominal distress, dizziness, light headedness, or feeling faint, numbness or tingling sensations, chills or hot flashes.
Emotionally, I feel a sense of detachment from reality, or a fear of losing control or going crazy. Panic attacks can be frightening and disruptive, and individuals often worry about having more attacks or the implications of the attack itself.