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!