Last Night...

[Savannah_claire_]

Last night I had a panic attack. One of the worst ones I had in a really long time. I felt so lost and confused. I felt that nothing was actually happening. I didn’t feel real. Am I crazy? Am I losing my mind? I haven’t been feeling me myself lately. I e just been way too tired lately. Working six days a week and school! Only one day off which doesn’t seem to be enough. Idk why I have been feeling this way but I feel like the situation I was in yesterday felt like it wasn’t happening even though it was. It feels like I’m actually dead but I just don’t know it yet. It feels like I felt so numb and dizzy. I’m tired of feeling this way.

[Jamie2018]

I've felt like this year's ago when I was under lots of stress. I remember being in the living room with family members and it felt like I wasn't really there or they weren't there. Very scary thought I was going crazy..it almost felt like I was in a bubble up above and looking down at them or almost like an out of body experience.. I don't know hard to explain. I didn't know what it was at the time but I now know it was depersonalization a symptom of anxiety. I always felt like something bad was gonna happen. I got to see a pyscharist and had counseling and was put on meds and within months I felt 100 percent better. Have you seen a Dr. About how your feeling? I honestly don't think I would of come out of it on my own. Hope you get well soon

[Savannah_claire_ in reply to Jamie2018]

Did the medicine help? I just feel so distressed!

[Jamie2018 in reply to Savannah_claire_]

Yes it helped a lot. To start he gave me anti anxiety meds to control the panic attacks plus anti depressants. The anti depressants take several weeks to start working so in the meantime the anti anxiety meds work on the anxiety right after you take them. When the antidepressants kick in I stopped the anxiety meds.

[Calm_mama]

HI Savannah,

Pls take a look at my profile! I have my favorite resources there and I think they will help you. Dr. Weekes' audio is my favorite. When she talks about "feelings of unreality" she is referring to the way you are feeling now. It's very common with anxiety/panic. The other resources are based on her approach to recovery and also offer some additional information.

Trust me, you are very much alive. Your nervous system is simply sensitized for the time being and needs time to rest. Let me know how your recovery goes? Wishing you all the best

[pXanax]

Yes GAD general anxiety disorder can relaspe evdn after 30 years ..it is nothing unusual.what is important is you ! You must be the master who van command things that works against you like thinking of fearful things coming etc .u must stop it ...write down what u do daily and see did u have enough rest time ? Did you meet friends daily ? How was your daily routine...are you always alone fearful of things ahead that actually never happened..? Discard all negative thoughts and add some spice to your daily life..some exercise games jogging etc ..enjoy nice food with friends or family members .talk and laugh it out....once you have a balance life between work and social life you will be back to normal .u must be the master ...if your case is long term ...u should seek your doctor who can help you with some relief medication just in case your GAD attacks are beyond control.overtime u can manage n lead a normal life

[Savannah_claire_ in reply to pXanax]

Thank you! I will start that soon!