I am so tired of anxiety and panic attacks

[TaliaTalia5]

I have had this for many years. I tried many meds but didn’t help. Every morning the panic comes. I lie down sometimes for hours. Breathe , take clonapepam.

i force myself to go to activities but don’t enjoy them cause of anxiety. Feels like a lump in my throat

today I feel sad. What is the use of forcing myself to do things . I am becoming tired of living.

i try to face the fear but just can’t do it. This has gone on for too long. I have a therapist but only I can change myself, and I am unable.

[sweethoneyy]

Hey

I too suffer from anxiety and it can come at different times of the day. I was also prescribed medication, Hydroxyzine, but I didn't continue taking it because I didn't want to rely on it completely. So I started focusing on natural coping mechanisms like poking certain areas of my hand/arm during an attack, dipping my face in very cold icy water, breathing areas, cold shocks like cold showers, etc. If the attack is so severe, I just lie down wearing little clothing (so I can be cold) and let it pass. It's very hard. I also still go through anxiety but I hope your situation will improve as much as I hope mine will too.

You can go through this! You don't have to force yourself into things... give it time and patience xx

[TaliaTalia5 in reply to sweethoneyy]

thank you so much for your advice

My daughter lives with me and is getting impatient to see me lying in bed during the day, It makes me feel safe and helps control my panic Is a bad habit though

I’m trying my best. It makes me feel like a failure .

I used to be so independent and sociable but no longer am because this anxiety has taken my life over

Thank you for your understanding and support

[Desperate4Happiness in reply to TaliaTalia5]

My bed is also my refuge. Some weekends I barely get out of it. I am on meds, see a therapist, and am trying desperately to find ways to cope with this crippling disease. I hope you are able to make progress every day.

[Yumz199725]

I can relate I had the worst panic attack I've ever had on Wednesday couldn't breathe had to call an ambulance as I am also asthmatic so that didn't help and I have anxiety aswell so not a great combination x