Panic and Fear

[Mndelort]

My name is Marc. I have been suffering with panic attacks and overwhelming fear for over 20 years now. I'm 51 and suffering worse now than I ever had. Ideas or comments to help me would be greatly appreciated.

[Muirwoods]

Marc,

I hope you will find this site helpful to you! I know that I have really enjoyed the connection with others who understand what I am going through. I find that my anxiety and depression fluctuate at times. I am having more good days now than bad but I know that I will continue to have anxiety and depression for some time to come. It helps me to try and stay in the present moment as I can. That is very difficult for me but I am trying. For the present moment I am going to breathe, focus on how my body is feeling and try to relax where I am feeling the tension. That is for the present moment.

Welcome!

Mw

[Mndelort in reply to Muirwoods]

Hi, thanks for the reply. I appreciate it. I truly hope someone can help me. I go to a counselor and I'm on medications but, I just seem to be getting worse. I'm scared all the time. Afraid to drive and spend most of my time in my room doing nothing. I have lost interest in everything and have no motivation to help myself. To top it off I've started drinking. What a mess I am.

[Muirwoods in reply to Mndelort]

What a mess we are if you include me! I have been isolating myself more than usual as of late. I am not exactly sure what I am afraid of. Maybe just being around others is it. I have a feeling that as I feel better I am going to want to do more things out of the house. I am hoping for a significant positive reaction to my issues this go around. We shall see. I get scared as well. Most of my fear is irrational but some of it is justified. It is hard to know who to trust anymore.

Mw