Help

[marianizpda]

My left arm started hurting earlier I went to the ER 2 weeks ago due to chest pain and shortness of breath and the doctor said everything was okay with me but I sometimes feel like I’m not okay I have suffered from panic attacks for over a year now, starting the year my golden retriever died and I lost my job everyday has been a struggle for me, I always feel like everything I do is bad for my Health

[EvaDaDivaKaturah]

Try being a little easier and more compassionate with your self. We are our own toughest critics.

[dore13]

I am so sorry about your dog, when my dog passed , it was terrible. People don't understand out pets are just like family. I use to have very bad panic attacks, I would hyperventilate and fall on the floor. The rapid heartbeat is common with panic attacks, I never knew there was a name for it. I got to point in my life where I decided I wasn't living, just existing. I read a book called "Don't Panic", and I was originally mad. It had a lot of breathing techniques and DBT / mindfulness techniques. I thought, how can do anything like this when I feel like I am dying! Yet, one night sitting on the floor I started using the techniques, and slowly but surely I got control. I don't have panic attacks anymore, I learned to control it. I found a psychiatrist who treats my depression and I am working with a psychologist to get my anxiety under control, because if I can cope with issues and control that last piece, I will be in good shape. A medicine is suppose to curb your issues well enough so you can learn to deal with them. It is in no way easy, and can take a very long time, but I think it is worth all the hard work I do. Also, there is a site called DBSA (depression bipolar support alliance) They have free online meetings, and it is good to have a group of people who can relate to your situation and may even have some suggestions to help you out. I wish you luck.