feeling lost

[Hummingbird2021]

A few months ago I had a couple isolated panic attacks because I was getting light headed and dizzy and the fear would make my heart race to the point I thought I was having a heart attack. That began a spiral of a doctor telling me I had anxiety, which then lead to saying anxiety and depression and started on medication that gave me daily anxiety, fear, and panic to the point I was unable to work my job. Before I was started on meds, I was working and functioning in life. Now I am isolated and scared of this cycle I’m in ever ending. I’m now feeling empty on the inside and I don’t know how to cope with getting the feeling to stop.

[Agora1]

Welcome Hummingbird2021

Anxiety/Panic attacks can come about when our life seems out of control.

It's our body's way in telling us to slow down or address the issue causing

this stress.

This doesn't have to be a forever feeling of doom and gloom. Seeking a therapist

can help alleviate some of your fears as well as direct you to a better path in life.

An excellent book/video by Dr. Claire Weekes is "Hope & Help for Your Nerves".

It explains in believable context both the emotional as well as physical reactions

to stress. The video is on YouTube. The book on Amazon.

Her theory of Acceptance with Anxiety was and still is the foundation for my

getting well. My best to you xx

[SayNOtoPanic]

Hang in there. Be kind to yourself. You did the right thing by taking action. But know if the meds are not for you and once you’ve given them 6-8 weeks for a chance to help, talk to doc again about switching them or maybe decreasing/stopping and trying therapy if you haven’t. Check out the Dr Weekes book Agora recommended above. It’s very eye opening. Hugs.

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It took me a long time to realize that I was not going to die while having a panic attack. Now, they just remind me that something I’m doing, thinking, experiencing, etc is not in agreement with my gut instincts. Try not to fear the anxiety too much as that becomes an another beast all of its own. Deep breath’s.