While orienting, I’ve noticed that I control my breath and gulp. Today, my body shook and I hyperventilated. I noticed a metallic taste in my mouth, tingling in my hands and feet. I wailed and I wanted to scream, but I didn’t want to frighten my neighbors. This wasn’t a panic attack. I sensed when I needed to stop in order to continue feeling safe. How can I tell if this was just winding myself up or a genuine release of old stress seeking to come out? Have I made things worse by not screaming?
