Anxiety, EMDR, panic attacks

[ladydoot]

Hi there. New to this group and just looking for support.

I was diagnosed with GAD and panic disorder in my early 20s. Had a couple relapses in the last 15 years but totally manageable with meds and occasional therapy.

I recently started going back to therapy after the stresses of motherhood started getting to me but was really functioning totally normal. Decided to try an EMDR session with my therapist and some childhood trauma/abandonment issues came to the surface. That combined with a med change the next day put me into a downward spiral of panic and anxiety. (I’ll never do that again).

I’ve been constantly fighting it for almost two months now. I’ve never had anxiety this bad in my life. Went to a two week outpatient group therapy , added more meds and going to weekly therapy. Not sleeping well, on guard all the time and just scared. I’m in a vicious cycle that I don’t know how to escape.

Any pointers, relatable stories, encouragement or kind words welcome.

[Kat63]

Keep on doing what you’re doing. Go to therapy, and do what your therapist and your meds doctor advise.

Also, there might be a support group in your area. Google NAMI - you can find groups from their website.

[ladydoot in reply to Kat63]

Thanks Kat.