New here.. Seeking Advice and Help

[AnxiousValleyGal]

Hi There.. New to ADAA and Trying to get some help..

2014 was my first panic attack.. then they kept on coming.. i cut out smoking, drinking and all that crud. I was on some diabetic meds and it would bring down my sugar tooo much and it sent me into panic because i thought having super low blood sugar is gonna kill me..

fast forward to 2019 and I had a panic attack one day because I decided to wait to eat one morning.. I was rushing to get things for a friends going away party.. I was driving and had to pull over into a full panic episode. Ambulance came and I didn't go to the hospital.. I had a friend drive me home and went on with our night.. i was fine.. then i got a new med and It messed with my system... IT was bringing down my sugar and my blood pressure. and I ended up at the ER... I ended up at the ER 4 times... Im overweight, Diabetic.. and thats overwhelming.. I wanna lose weight but damn... Now i have to eat on a schedule..... I have to eat all the time and carry water with me... I'm super anxious now.. I cannot work out past 20 minutes because I get panic attacks.. and I cannot play softball anymore because 2 years ago i had another panic attack while out in the sun (77 degrees) and sunny... I started getting panic attacks in the sun and heat. I cant eat normally because Carbs give me anxiety and makes my breathing shallow and i get bloated and uncomfortable..

Im terrified being alone .. Im terrified over side effects in pills and medications I might have to take... Im scared to drive alone.. im scared to be alone... I used to be independent and fun and love life and played softball anywhere I could.. I used to travel and love going places and now i do not.. I used to go tanning all the time... and now i avoid sunlight

My Relationship is ok but I feel like sometimes my bf cannot handle serious convos.. he plays computer games and video games... He doesn't let me run the AC which sucks because i hate being hot..

I need help.. anxiety is horrible.. Panic is dreadful.. and I want my life back. Any advice or feedback would be wonderful

[lillyofthevalley37]

Flaxseed oil will help you also fish oil capsules , do you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

[AnxiousValleyGal in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

Type 2 Diabetes unfortunately.

[lillyofthevalley37 in reply to AnxiousValleyGal]

Please give the fish oil capsules a try you can buy them in most supermarkets

[Kat63]

Do you have a therapist or counselor? They can help you work through some of your thoughts and feelings.

Do you live by yourself? That can be scary if you have anxiety. I went through that myself. If you do live alone, could you find a roommate maybe?

You also might want to check out any support groups in your area. That’s a great way to meet other people who understand what you’re going through. There might be a diabetes support group, or other health-related group. There are also support groups for mental and emotional issues.

[AnxiousValleyGal in reply to Kat63]

I have a psychologist.. and he's not very helpful.. Like he's easy to talk to and right down the street from my house but.. he is very like playful.. Kind of quiet.. and sometimes.. I feel like he's on his phone wayyy too much. He gives the same advice and basically saying my relationship is the cause of my anxiety.. Maybe its just me but man. I just wanna be better and get rid of this anxiety

[AnxiousValleyGal in reply to Kat63]

Also.. I live with my BF and roommate.. They work Sat thru Thursday 1:30P-10P and I am at home Sunday thru Thursday Working from home

[foxglove_pnw]

I used to have panic attacks from working out so I decided to try yoga and it has been great !

I take gentle yoga and in the beginning I did have couple panic attack but because I am not hot , sweating and my heart rate doesn’t go too high so I have been able to keep going .

You can also try water aerobics ! Your body will be cool and it won’t trigger a panic attack at least not for me.

I used to have a trainer and work out a lot and I stopped for two years after the panic attacks started . I have lost 18 pounds this year so far. Baby steps

Good luck !

[AnxiousValleyGal in reply to foxglove_pnw]

I am definitely gonna try the pool! I love cool water and maybe getting some exercise wont feel like it but I'll still lose weight and be active. but my end goal is to get back to a bike at least or the row machine and crunches and stuff! And I can do crunches in bed... That does not affect me (Crazy I know) but we will see how I progress. Thank you so much for the tip <3

[foxglove_pnw in reply to AnxiousValleyGal]

You are welcome !

I used to get panic attacks from cleaning the house 😳. It is crazy !

[AnxiousValleyGal in reply to foxglove_pnw]

Oy! I hate them and wish I could figure out what to do when my heart rate increases and i start to panic. I get panic attacks from being in the sun and heat long periods of time.. I also get them playing sports. its been bad. ;/