Hello, I been suffering from Panic Attacks since was 18.. It's been a huge struggle never the less.. I feel it ruined my life... 2 failed marriages . But have been able to keep a career but thankfully had no kids.
Just wondering if anyone had this same situation , I have been panic free for a good year and a half, I was out walking the dog the other day, my heart sort of skipped a beat ( thought I was having a heart attack) had a panic attack and pretty much raced back to my car.
The problem now is I feel it's starting all over , I was to afraid of having a panic attack this morning and only walked him back and forth close to my car, because if I had another panic attack I would be close to the car!!
Has anyone been or going thru the same thing???? Thanks for listening!!!!
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Just going to send a big warm hug. I don't have any advice as I struggle to cope with my own panic attacks, so I just wanna give you a hug so you know someone is listening to
Keep pushing yourself to go further... each little accomplishment will give you courage. My best advice is to read Hope and Help for your Nerves by Claire Weeks. By far, the greatest book on anxiety and panic- read it 20 years ago and it still comes off my bookshelf every so often for reassurance. You can also find her on youtube. Put your airpods in and go walk😊
Awesome thank you so much.. I will definitely look into it .. You know when I had my 1st panic attack at 18.. I didn't leave the house for 2 months.. I had to learn how to drive and go out again.. It's a crazy disease!!!!!
Also... may be good for you to know that almost everyone has missed heartbeats..or some type of irregularity of beats at some point, . but anxiety sufferers are more in tune with our bodily sensations and how we react to them. Most people don’t even notice them. Limit your caffeine, keep exercising, take some magnesium ( helps with ectopic heartbeats), get good sleep, and reassure yourself that all will be well.
I don't drink coffee or tea.. I cut out caffeine 30 years ago.. And I never tried magnesium. Something I will definitely look into it.. And your right about anxiety suffers we feel everything that seems off in our body.. I like that . That's a great point...
So sorry for.you. i have noone livingbwith me now 72. I woke in night oh im having an panic then went back to sleep cos im on a benzo sleeper and mirtaz. Theyve messed my head. Glad you not on drugs thats good. Sorry wife doesnt get it. Nokne does unkess had
I never ever had until 2019 when on benzo and sleeper for 3 years never knew what benzo was or addictive for insomnia. Then psych added trazadone. They caused them put in hospital 5 weeks and since then once after eating amall one and once in night . The drugs cause mine
How is Bella?? Whose Bella?If i eat fats or sugar like yesterday i ate porridge too many biscuits a ready veggie meal. Then soooo tight again all around chest. Took my clon z and mirtaz. Bed. But hyper all night hours got up 12 had porridge ...ahouldnt as i have acid and shouldnt lie down until 3 hrs after eating....but it made me fall asleep a hour. Woke pee then hyper s again. Legs everywhere thrashing around head couldnt keep still toss turn screaming in mad fit as was going crazy. No sleep. Can feel food in my back . If i dont eat much like other night i can go sleep on meds. Then i am drugged a.m. i havent a clue whats happening. None. I think maybe my food isnt digesting and meds dont get absorbed. I dont kniw but this is worst ive had .i give up .The mirtaz makes me sooo hungry
Panic attacks just plain suck! What you went through is very common. I too have struggled with them off and on for over 20 years. For me its cyclical not necessarily response to one particular trigger. As you probably already know, the way to get over these attacks is to go through them. There are multiple YouTube videos on how to sit with and gradually desensitize yourself to these events. Im currently using a work book called Panic Attacks Workbook by David Carbonell. I think you may find some helpful tips there. I think its also important to build your 'tool box' with good healthy support networks and if you are a person of faith, turning your worries and fears over to God. Good luck and I will say a prayer for you.
Thanks for your support and kind words.. Yes I feel it ruined my life,, but hey you push thru...
I went to a support group years ago , there was about 12 of us who would meet once a week and that really helped.. But I can't seem to find anything like that these days.
I never had them till i went on benzos sleepers until a psych added trazadone ..5 weeks hospotal 4 big attacks everyday. Never ever had before benzos and what she did. I often wake petrified frozen
Im flat depressed cos drugged up. I had a slight one when switched from 0.5 clon to 4mg diaz and slight one other day..
.when i ate my dinner. I just want answers to questions re my guts. Gps dont believe half what i say and here uk no time 10 mins get to the point etc.glad you have a good book
I hate when that happens.. Just try to watch TV .. Have a juice no caffein. How old is your dog? I lost my 1st dog OMG was the hardest thing in my life!!
Yes, when you have struggled with panic/anxiety, there is always the lingering thought that another episode is coming. Even when you have the strategies for getting through it, you still don't want to have to deal with it. Been working on the phrase "what's the worst that can happen" to help reinforce the recognition that it can be dealt with.
Had awful panic attacks when in.psych ward after a drug interaction and never knew what they were till then. You think thats it but i lived. But even just talking to someone suddenky bought one on. And 2 weeks after discharge i still could barely go out. I feel for everyone who has them now i have had them i understand how awful they are
Sooo sorry about Bella. You are very stressed worried for her and its horrible being alone. I stress scream at slightest things. Ive had a very bad night. I dont think food digests properly. Thrashing screaming fed up cant sleep cant stay still. Im going back to bed today. Cant watch tv. Just want to hide as dont kniw whats going on.I am sorry about your young dog. I hope a vet can help and you have insurance to cover.
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