When will it stop!

[Chinaadventure]

I have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks for over 10 years. I have been on and off medication and have been in therapy throughout the years. I thought I had things under control about a year and a half ago and switched medications. It was not a smart move as the year went on the anxiety and the panic came back and in the past two months it has been unbearable! I'm back on new medication meeting with my therapist and psychiatrist and hoping that I can get this under control again. Only those of us that have suffered know how debilitating this can be. I'm just looking for people who know what the real struggle is! Thanks for listening!

[Hidden]

I know the struggle, unfortunately. I am in a major set back right now and I am doing what I can to try and stay sane. I'm reminded by those around me that this will get better, but because I am in it, it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel that others are telling me about. This is an exhausting, crippling struggle and I'm sorry that you are also going through it.

[Chinaadventure in reply to Hidden]

I am here too if If you need someone to talk to. As you can see from my profile I've been struggling for years as well. Unfortunately, I am back in a bad episode I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel because I've done it before but as you said it just seems so far away. I also joined this group just to have somebody to talk to who understands what's going on. My family and friends are being supportive but if you're not in it lived it breathed it you don't get it. Stay strong and reach out we are here to support.

[Hidden in reply to Chinaadventure]

Thank you. I have found reassurance from these forums that I'm obviously not alone in what I am going through. People responding have been very generous and polite, even if it's words of encouragement. I truly appreciate the support I get from the HU forums, and I hope you will relish in the same courtesy! It is VERY difficult to explain how anxiety/panic/depression feel to some who are fortunate enough to not suffer the way others do.

[bonkers65 in reply to Hidden]

It's tough I know. But hang in there. Like Chinaadventure said there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[Rituals]

I’ve noticed you’ve had an unpleasant experience at your workplace & this had triggered you. Could I ask what happened? I’m sorry for what you’re going through. I can deeply relate.

[Chinaadventure in reply to Rituals]

I had a manager that was a micro manager. I had worked at the same place for 20 plus years, never a poor review or being documented for poor performance in any way. This manger wanted me out and was going to do anything they could to do so. They actually were going to let me go, but instead sent me to another site out of the country. To support my family I had no other choice but up go....I do have allot of anger from this. I know it's a trigger for me. I have issues now with work and feeling I'm not good enough at what I do. I used to be very confident and I have lost that. It's part of my therapy to overcome this. Only time will tell. Thanks for listening.

[Rituals in reply to Chinaadventure]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve seen & heard this is what some employers do. I’ve had colleagues picked on me on my work due to their insecurities. I understand your anger, I hope you overcome it & let us know how you do it. If you can do it before you can do it again.