Why Woman’s Viral Picture After Panic Attack is So Familiar to Me [Pictures]

Anxiety is its own special kind of monster. It will eat you from the inside out if you really let it get bad. When that happens, the panic attacks usually begin. If you have ever had a panic attack, you know how unbelievably terrifying they are.

For those who have never experienced one and don't quite understand what they mean, there is no explanation. Anxiety and its effects on a person are simply indescribable. Just know that our minds aren't always a fun place to be. Yes, I said our. This is because I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. Bottom line is that it sucks.

Going through this kind struggle isn't something that people like to share. It can be embarrassing and it can actually make things worse knowing that others know about it. However, one brave woman stepped out of her comfort zone and decided to let the world know what happens to her when she suffers a panic attack. Meet Amber...

I broke down in tears reading her Facebook post. Some may think that it is a cry for help or simply someone looking for a pity party. What many won't understand is just that, they don't understand. You will never know what it is like to go through this kind of episode. You will, however, get a taste of it if you ever see someone you love go through it.

It is very scary. There is nothing you can do to calm someone having a panic attack. It is something that they just have to ride out. There will be tears and needs for seclusion. Respect that. What I will tell you is that the best thing you can do is be there. Let that person you love know that you are there for them and to pick them up when it happens. Being alone can be the scariest fear of all.

Amber Smith's Facebook post sparked others to share their stories and even pictures as well. This is Pete...

Always remember that you never know what the person next to you is going through. Those who suffer from anxiety aren't any different than others. They aren't something to be scared of. They are simply the same as the migraine sufferer, the handicapped, and the man in line at the grocery store.

I hope this story and the story of these brave people can help you with whatever it is you may be going through. Much love!