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[ClarkCain1]

I had a panic attack on April 16 and the beginnings of two more since.

I'm looking for a support group to help me learn how to prevent them.

[LRobichaux]

I understand... I have them too. For about 2 months now. Finally decided on more meds and seen therapist twice now. Today she told me it’s like we are caveman that have to get out of our caves at some point for survival(get food for family, wood for fire warmth etc.) but if we hear something outside the cave (like a tiger) we don’t want to leave and our anxiety peaks... but it really might not be a tiger or threat... it may just the wind... something non threatening. Okay so this analogy may seem silly but we all fear stuff. I fear and panic and I’m not sure why.... there’s nothing I haven’t done before (normally.. before the attacks) that I shouldn’t be able to do now! So hang in there please! Tell your mind when your hearts races that you control this... not that anxiety and fear you think are coming on. Take care.

[LRobichaux]

Yes, fear them every night when I go to sleep. Because I get them in morning... starts around 3/4am... rapid heartbeat ... almost as if as soon as I wake it’s there already. Rosary under my pillow ... maybe that will make my anxious thoughts not flood my mind. Anyway, In therapy and on meds like most of us here!! Slightly better at times but the week ahead is a busy one... trying not to think too far ahead.

[ClarkCain1]

It comes at different times when I'm alone for too long.

I've lived alone for about 50 years and have enjoyed it,

but in last few months I've had panic attacks i.e. breathing

problems and rapid heart beats. I'm seeking counseling and

eager to hear from the counselor I've selected. Have back-up

Xanax but have only used one of them. I never have an attack

or even the beginning of one when I'm with someone. Hope

the counselor calls/emails soon.