Panic attacks.

[Mindfulnessxo]

does anyone here Ever get this HOT or Warm feeling run down there back when they are about to go into full panic mode? Well it happens to me I get super shaky and feel this warm feeling in my body and then BOOM my heart starts to pound and go fast for Absolutely no reason. I know that this is what panic disorder is but I’ve been trying to ease my mind and Be productive with my life And it’s just getting worse. I start to think worse case scenarios. I’m afraid something else might be wrong with me. I’m so tired of this!!! I’ve said that over a million times the past years. And I’m still fighting. I wish I was a normal mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend. But that’s not me anymore. It breaks my heart thinking about it. I’m on medications and I’m only 34. Been fighting since I was 19! 🥺 I feel alone! So alone. But I know I’m not. I do see a psychiatrist and now I’m looking to seeking help through a Therapist. I can’t keep doing this alone.

[Mindfulnessxo]

I know! It’s really hard but I’ve dealt with it for a while but every panic attack feels like it’s something new to me. And it tends to scare the living soul out of me! But I’m ok now I took my med and just keep pushing for a better day tomorrow 💖

[Senior4merEverything]

Yes, I get this reaction more often than I care to say.

My hhope is to reduce the frequency if not elminiate them altogether. I don't know how to accomplish this, but I'll keep searching.

Hopefully you will find ways to keep this from happening so often to you as well.

[Thankfulforhelp22]

Greetings.

I take medication AND see a therapist. I do not have panic attacks although sometimes my anxiety can be so high maybe I get close.

I don’t know that I have any wisdom on the therapy issue but here’s what I have experienced.

Take your time finding the right person for you even if the trial and error is frustrating. It is so worth it to get the right person for YOU.

Therapy is not magic but over time has helped me immensely. I have more tools and knowledge to fight anxiety. Before I was unarmed while my opponent had many weapons. I battle this demon all too frequently but the fight is not so one sided now.

Medication and therapy together give me a better life. I always wish for a complete cure and probably always will. Anxiety is hurtful , frustrating and exhausting. But now I function better and get more out of life.

Does it still kick my ass sometimes, you bet it does. But now o have hope and some tools (better ways of thinking).

Best wishes and I hope you find relief and healing and joy that morphs into laughter 👍🏾

[Mindfulnessxo in reply to Thankfulforhelp22]

Thank you for this ❤️

[Dadoffour]

Hi mindful! I know that exact feeling, and it is the worst! I remember hiding an ice pack in my hat to help cool myself off.

I am 35 also and have had the worry that it is effecting how I am as a father and husband. However,

When you have that as a motivating factor I have no doubt that you’ll continue taking steps to get better and improve! Try having a good day, then another one after that! Keep stacking them up because it’s worth it.

it’s a fickle thing, I found the right balance of meds and therapy and well it took a lot of trial and error and much pain but right now I can say I’m doing the best I have in 20 years mentally.