Feeling pretty helpless

[GreenTree31]

I've been having major panic attacks for the last 4 years. I've lost my ability to drive and I struggle to keep employment. Before every shift I have intense panic attacks and I can't even explain why. I constantly feel like I'm being tortured and I've lost my quality of life.

[Rufus07]

I’m so sorry you are going through this. I hope you can find some relief. Unfortunately panic attacks rear their ugly head whenever they want to. So frustrating!

[GreenTree31 in reply to Rufus07]

I appreciate your support. I don't want to feel so alone anymore dealing with this.

[teatin]

I've been dealing with the same thing as of recent. For me it comes for a couple months of constant anxiety and panic attacks then it leaves. Then when I think life is normal, it comes again and hits super hard. Im going to see a specialist next year, but waiting is the hardest part. We got this, you and I. I believe in you

[GreenTree31 in reply to teatin]

I'm thankful I finally joined this group. I hope we can all help each other and not feel so alone. I'm wishing the best for you.

[teatin in reply to GreenTree31]

As for you!

[Dolphin14]

GreenTree31

Welcome to the community.

Panic attacks are horrible and I'm so sorry you are suffering them so frequently.

Do you have a therapist/psychiatrist that you are working with?

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[GreenTree31 in reply to Dolphin14]

I had a therapist for a while and tried about 6 kinds of medicine through the process. Although I'm sure they really help people they don't make me feel any better and actually give me worse panic attacks because they made me feel weird. I know I need to get another therapist but I can't keep any of my jobs to secure health insurance. I'm trying to use self confidence speeches to help but it's not the same.

[Dolphin14 in reply to GreenTree31]

This has to be so hard

Have you checked out any you tube videos on how to work through the attacks? Breathing techniques etc?

[GreenTree31]

I really wish I could say I hadn't but I have tried with no luck. The anxiety trainer on Tik Tok has been the most helpful tool because it finally felt like someone understood but I honestly I wish I could just turn my brain off some days.