Anxiety at its worst :-(

[Lyns1411]

Can't stop having panic attacks tonight anxiety is getting really bad again but I'm scared of going bk to the dark horrible place I was in a few month bk. wish I could get better and live a normal life.

[natashaj1210]

I have been having the same issue recently. Even the anxiety pills aren't helping much. Are you taking any anxiety medication?

[Lyns1411 in reply to natashaj1210]

I'm not taking anything but doctors have given me sertraline but they have sat in my cupboard for months now as have a fear of taking them

[ElJared91 in reply to Lyns1411]

Have you looked into employing the A.W.A.R.E method?? Check it out online for dealing with panic attacks. I really wished that I had known about it for my first one!!

And this might sound weird, but maybe try going and taking a cold shower. This works for me for some reason!!

[natashaj1210 in reply to ElJared91]

I'm definitely going to look into that! Thanks

[natashaj1210 in reply to Lyns1411]

But why are you afraid of taking them?

[Nancyinoc458 in reply to Lyns1411]

Hi Lyns1411, i'm so sorry about the panic attacks! I suffered with them for years! My doctor tried for 10 years to get me to take sertraline. I finally got so desperate that I took it. I have an intense fear of all medication, but I was at the end of my rope! The sertraline took away the panic attacks. For that I'm thankful. I stayed on it for a year and a half, and now have been off of it for five months. I'm glad I took it, because I don't have panic attacks anymore. I still have plenty of anxiety, though. I quit taking the sertraline because of the side effects. I hope you will keep talking to your doctor about your options. Panic attacks are the pits! This support group is a wonderful place! I hope you will stay in touch with the people here! They have a lot of love and wisdom to share!