Losing my marbles- officially.

[kmbrlymaz]

I have always been a bit of a phobic, nervous, anxiety ridden individual for as long as I can remember. I am now (30) with 2 kids and a narcassitic live in boyfriend. Over the last month my usual (manageable) anxiety has turned into a full blown panic attack that never ends. I can't get through the day without multiple panic attacks, I can't stop moving in fear that if I do stop another attack will come. It all started at work out of nowhere and I ended up in the ER completely convinced I was dying of a heart attack, since that episode it has just continued on. I've tried meditating, cutting caffeine and sugar, walking more. I've missed so much work that now I'm worried about my job, I'm afraid to be home alone, I'm afraid to be in traffic, I'm afraid of everything and I have no idea why. I can't put my finger on one specific thing that is triggering the attacks.. it's RANDOM, all the time.... Has anyone else experienced this?

[Pacobusta1970]

Yes i have many years ago.

Hi! I how how you are feeling I used feel the same at the beginning when i was diagnosed with panic attacks and anxiety about fifteen years ago it really sucks.

All i can tell you is that keep hanging in there nothing bad will happen to you i know this from being there ok?

You just have to keep fighting your thoughts and please try to find some kind of help, therapy and medication are going to be your best friends while getting through this moments.

If you need anything please, let me know, I’ve been there and i am doing much better now.

Your days will get better trust me ok?

God bless and good luck.

[kmbrlymaz in reply to Pacobusta1970]

Thank you, It is comforting to know I am not alone.

[Vrt14]

Yes, I can't have any caffeine or sugar. And I can't live without the meds.

[kmbrlymaz in reply to Vrt14]

What type of meds do you take? what helps?

[Vrt14]

Right now I only take Effexor regularly and Ativan in dire circumstances. Crying helps when you're upset, keeping your mind busy with games, puzzles. Also I made a list of all the times when I have been scared to do something and did it despite my fears. Like when I went to this huge concert at the Arena with my friend. But also give yourself a break sometimes, nothing wrong with that.

[_j1971_]

Yes this happened to me 2 years ago out of nowhere! Get tested for Epstien Barr. It is what causes my panic attacks. I found this out through my functional medicine doctor. EBV usually doesn’t cause major symptoms for most people but for some like myself it can wreak havoc on your life when it flares. Good luck.

[kmbrlymaz in reply to _j1971_]

I have EBV, since I was 13. I had no idea that could cause the anxiety !

[Hidden]

Hiya, sorry to hear about your difficulties. Anxiety is a huge issue affecting so many people. Everyone is different so it is not wise to generalise but, based on my own experience, seeing a medical specialist to get an accurate diagnosis and, then, getting prescribed the correct medication (in my case a beta blocker) is key. Of course, in addition to that, identifying the stress triggers and equipping yourself with tools and techniques to cope with anxiety is also important but I'm not sure that would work on its own. Take care,

[Mayte]

I use to be the same, and the only way I stopped having panic attacks when I stop fearing them. I said to myself I'm not going to dye because of them so if i have panic attacks it doesn't matter and just have them, eventually I have less and less. I know it sounds weird but it worked for me.Fear feeds fear.

[Pearl67]

Also! Check you vitamin D level and Magnesium levels!!!

[ciley]

I found temp relief in taking vit B12, we are all deficient in many now, as ground poisoned and food production levels and people can't afford best organic!thing is, you just notice it for a few days,oh I notice I feel better, then it seems to absorb away somewhere, but yes magnesium ,esp good for cramps, portassium ditto, vits b and d ciley

[2stroke]

kmbrlymaz

NOT BEING IN CONTROL OF YOUR OWN MIND IS horrid,and is not as we should be feeling

not had all the anxiety you'r feeling ,but in sympathy with you.Think this christmas, has prob ,been the worst so far.Depression is always on hand for me,cant raise a smile,its getting me down deeply.

[DeadRose]

It is so crazy I'm reading this post, because I too am experiencing the same thing. My anxiety comes as a queasy nauseating feeling. Like the fear of being on a roller coaster in the pit of my stomach. Its always random. I could be fine all day and then one will hit me. I just try to stay calm and talk it through because I know how one of those attacks feel for me. When I can I keep music around because for me memories are a trigger and music keeps me more grounded in the now. I plan my day because undone task add to my anxiety. Be Well