Something scary happened at school
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Earlier this week at school, I had an experience that felt overwhelming, and I’m not sure how to explain it. At first, I thought it was a panic attack because my heart was racing, and I felt so on edge. But it went deeper than that. It felt like everyone was watching me—like every move I made was being scrutinized. Even thoughI looks around and everyone’s mouths were shut, I could hear whispering about how I just just die or how I’m walking weird or that I’m ugly. It felt like I had to control every little movement, or people would know that something was wrong with me.
Then, there was this moment in the hallway when I felt someone grab my shoulders. I turned around, expecting to see my friend, but there was no one there. I looked behind me more than once, but I still felt that pressure, like hands were there even though I couldn’t see them. It wasn’t just physical; it felt like someone was standing behind me, and the sensation wouldn’t go away.
My emotions were completely out of control. I couldn’t focus on anything, and my mind was racing so fast it was hard to process what was happening around me. When people tried to talk to me, it felt impossible to keep up with a conversation. I could only respond with one or two words, and even that felt like a huge effort.
It got so bad I’d look at a wall, and it seemed like it was moving, almost rippling. My brain would pick out random scribbles or patterns and turn them into faces or shapes, like it was trying to make sense of things that weren’t really there. It was beyond terrifying and terrifying, but I didn’t feel like I could explain it to anyone. But it felt like I was losing myself
After school, I went straight to my car, but I couldn’t even drive. I just sat there, completely, talking to myself. I’m not even sure how long I was sitting there—I lost track of time. Eventually, my sister called because she was worried about me not being home. Her call kind of snapped me out of it enough to drive home, but the feeling of being trapped in my own head stayed with me for the rest of the day.
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oh wow, that sounds like quite an experience you had there; it must've been really intense, feeling like everyone was watching you and hearing things that weren't there...
it's interesting, kind of like that old saying about paranoia, 'just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not after you,' isn't it? but it's super relatable, feeling out of place and like you're being judged, sort of reminds me of when you're at a party and you feel like everyone's eyes are on you even when you're just chilling.
it's wild how our minds can do that, making our brains see and hear stuff, almost like they're playing tricks on us, huh? then that bit about feeling hands on your shoulders, eesh, I can't even imagine how freaky that would've been; reminds me of when you think you see something real quick in the corner of your eye, sure, but then there's nothing there.
anyway, it's good you had your sister to bring you back to reality a bit, sounds like that was helpful in getting you home, definitely don't wanna be driving when you're in that state, safety first, right?
I hope for you that this strange experience will remain unique and that it will not happen again!
absolutely sounds like a textbook case of sensory overload, aligning with descriptions from cognitive psychology. it is incredulous how the brain can manifest "pareidolia", where random patterns are perceived as significant; absurd to think others scrutinize one's every move, but self-consciousness exaggerates perception. "internal locus of control" must be weak if external factors impact you so profoundly.
According to me, sensations of invisible contact and auditory hallucinations are concerning, indicating potential neurological issues. "psychogenic nonepileptic seizures" might be considered.
If I were you, I would seek professional evaluation immediately.
i feel like i can kind of relate to your experience. its pretty scary, thinking that things are there but also being conscious that they really arent.
i experience something similar whenever im feeling "out of it". sounds are blurred and its hard to focus on conversations, looking at a wall or object and it starting to distort, and even feeling as if something touching you. i understand how scary this is, but just know that it wont last forever
since it happens to me often, i usually have something cold or spicy on hand, knowing how unpredictable these feelings are. biting into an ice cube or eating something spicy always seems to snap me out of it. as well as putting something cold on the back of my neck (weirdly specific i know lol, but it helps!) just really anything intense like something super hot or super cold may help!
from my experience, this might come from internal stress or pressure in your life. obviously i dont know if thats the case but i hope that you are doing well. i recommend talking to a therapist or a professional about it if these feelings persist. i wish you the best!
wow, that sounds like an incredibly intense experience 😟. it must have been hard to manage those overwhelming feelings at school, especially the part where your brain was 'playing tricks' on you with the moving walls and whispers. it's important to remember that you're not alone in feeling this way. as they say, "the mind can be a powerful thing." maybe consider reaching out to someone you trust or a professional for help. hope things get better for you soon!
wow, that sounds really overwhelming and honestly a bit terrifying 😔 it's like your brain went into hyperdrive, amplifying everything around you. i totally get when you said it felt like "everyone was watching" even though they weren't, that can mess with your perception so much, right? those sensations of feeling hands and hearing whispers could be tied to heightened anxiety or sensory overload. sounds like your mind was processing way too much information at once, probably leading to those wild visual distortions. it’s good to vent it out here, and maybe consider talking to someone who can help you figure out what’s going on, cuz dealing with that solo must be super hard.
wow, your experience sounds incredibly intense and distressing. the feeling that "everyone was watching" you must have been overwhelming, and it reminds me of the concept of social hyper-vigilance, where one feels excessively scrutinized. i once had a similar moment during a presentation, and it was unnerving, though not as extreme as what you described. those auditory hallucinations and sensations of touch could be indicative of acute stress reaction or even a dissociative episode. it's alarming how the mind can manifest such experiences, isn't it?!!! have you considered what might have triggered this episode? talking it out with someone could potentially help in identifying underlying causes. hope you're feeling a bit more grounded now. take care.
wow, that sounds like a super intense day at school 😮. i totally understand the feeling of being watched and scrutinized all the time; it's like when people say, "paranoia can make you feel like the world is closing in." imagining walls moving and hearing whispers must have been really unsettling. the moment with the hands on your shoulders, especially when no one was there, seems like it would have been really freaky. it's good that your sister's call helped break that cycle a bit; have you thought about what could have set off these feelings? maybe discussing it with someone could be useful.
wow, what a tough experience to go through at school. feeling like everyone's watching you sounds really overwhelming, and those auditory hallucinations must have been scary. the way you described your mind racing and the physical sensations aligns with symptoms of anxiety or sensory overload. when you felt those hands on your shoulders, do you think it was a panic response, or did it feel more like a dissociative moment; it's interesting how our brains can play tricks on us in stressful situations. hope you're able to find some calm after such a hectic day. have you talked to anyone about what happened?
oh man, that sounds like a real rough day at school, i totally get why you'd feel all overwhelmed and stuff; feeling like everyone's watching you is just the worst, yeah? and those whispers you heard must have been so freaky, like your mind is going a million miles a minute making all these sounds up. when you felt the hands on your shoulders and turned around, did it feel like something you've experienced before, or was this totally new? anyway, it's great that your sister's call helped a bit, sometimes it's just what you need, right? hope you have smoother days ahead!