I had panic attack in therapy. Did I fail therapy?

Question

I have been going to counseling for a couple months for panic attacks. I originally had a student counselor and she was only there for like 10 weeks. She said I should continue therapy w/ another counselor. The new counselor is really nice I see her every two weeks. I had not slept real well for 2 nights and I was getting like twitches and I was on edge. I was thinking of not goin to the session because I felt kinda bad. At first the session was goin ok despite my jumpiness then those ackward silences started getting real loud and I had a panic attack. I know she knows I get scared of eye contact but then I saw her lookin away and I was afraid I was making her uncomfortable. She didnt say anything I think I scared her I apologized and left abruptly. this feels devastating to me like I failed. I didnt make another appointment but if I never go back the panic wins. this is how I lost all my jobs I freak out and never go back. Please I guess Im looking for comforting words idk I mean therapy is supposed to help and Im failing. Im not sure if I should at least try to end it on a positive note like at least just make an appt to go back in the room so I know I can at least do that.

Answer 1

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