Just wana feel like myself again

[KaeBrae]

Hi. I'm new to the group. I had my first panic attack roughly 3 months ago...I thought it was a heart attack so called the ambulance and had an ER visit...I was informed it was a panic attack...the next one was maybe 2 weeks later....after that a week...and over the last month at least once a week...to the last 2 weeks at least once a day culminating into 2 a day over the last 10 days ending with another ambulance ride and ER visit as I was only awake 2 hours the next morning and went into another one of the worst ones I've had. Left and had one on the way home..went to my PCP yesterday and had one odw there and also when I was in her office she literally had to talk me out of it as soon as she walked in the room with me. She prescribed buspirone which is gonnatake a few days to get in my system...I can't work with this many episodes which is not good...as I divorced a year ago from a 20 yr marriage and have alot of child support and alimony behind me..my 6 yr old was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and I had to move back to my hometown 2 hours away to get myself back together... I must get through this to be whole for him and this . twin sister...my environments are very toxic and this does not help...how do u not have anxiety going through things as such........??

[Kat63]

I agree. You have some real-life problems. No wonder you’re having panic attacks.

Breathing techniques and meditation are good for immediate relief of the anxiety symptoms, but what you and I both need is solutions to the very real problems that are increasing our anxiety.

Coming here and talking helps. You are not alone.

[JAYnLA]

I'm glad you're here. I've been to the ER with frightening symptoms many many times. Turns out, I'm pretty healthy. Now if only my brain would agree!

[JkBrauer]

Hello KaeBrae,

It sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now. I am sorry to hear about all that is happening. Have you thought about taking a weekend or just a couple days and just get away and do something fun? Do you like concerts or movies or book readings? Do you have any hobbies or things you like to do- biking, hiking, swimming, fishing...? Maybe you can even do a cheap weekend in and get yourself some fun food- ice cream, cookies, milk, doughnuts, coffee, tea, Lucky Charms... Have an all day all night movie marathon. Go out and do some window shopping and lunch that you always want to get but never do.

Find something fun to do!