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[jessi62399]

Hey everyone. I decided to reach out for help from people who actually understand what it is like living with a panic disorder. I find it hard to even leave my house anymore. I cannot control my head. I won't even be panicking and I will THINK about panicking and start panicking. I am not one that does well on meds, such as SSRI's, so I am trying many different things to manage this. I start counseling next week and I really hope it helps. I feel like I am running out of options. I feel like I am going absolutely crazy. If anyone has any advise, please let me know. Thanks in advance.

[FearIsALiar]

It’s so great you reached out for help. You deserve the help! Panic disorder is such a struggle. It’s so hard to not think about freaking out or having a panic attack when you start feeling anxiety come on. I have OCD so I struggle with obsessive thoughts like that. Everything will be okay and counseling does help! Just make sure the person you’re going to meets your needs. What’s helped me is talking to someone and surrounding myself with people I love. It helps having a small hobby that isn’t at home too. You could always start small and go for walks around the block. Listen to music and do your breathing exercises. The more you put yourself out there the better it will be in the end because once you get used to it the more comfortable you will be going out places.

[jessi62399 in reply to FearIsALiar]

Thank you for the advice!! I have actually been going on walks lately and I think it’s helping a little bit

[Hidden]

Hi, I’m currently reading a book that is helping me think about my anxiety and panic in a bit of a different way. Is called Anxiety: Panicking about panic by Joshua Fletcher. Counselling helped me a lot many years ago, medication not so much.

[jessi62399 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll look that up.

[jessi62399 in reply to jessi62399]

I’m also glad to hear that medicine isn’t for everyone Bc people make it seem like it’s that or misery lol

[Jstbcuz]

First of all your not going crazy. Anxiety is very real to us sufferers. Have you had some current stress going on or past stress. Its our bodies way of saying ok enough worrying, stressing etc. When my anxiety is out of control, I walk, I meditate and I listen to what I am saying to myself and change my thinking. Medication helps me, I have been on it a long time. You are not alone but I promise it will subside even though it doesn't feel that way right now. Force yourself to take a walk. Google the mindful movement and listen to a meditation exercise, listen intently and follow the prompts. The sooner you can get your body calmed down the sooner you will be better. Blessings

[jessi62399 in reply to Jstbcuz]

Thank you so much for that.

[Kainan]

Hey. Welcome to the site. It's a very helpful place to be, when we're feeling panicked or out of sorts, with folks who are going through the same things or have been through it before so that we don't feel alone. Glad that you are also seeking out counseling, as that can be of great assistance especially when working with someone you are comfortable enough to open up to. I meditate to be more present of the moment, and it's really helped me out. There's no need to control anything; doing so will only add fuel to the flame. Thoughts will come and go as they please. The trick is to watch and let it happen. If you'd like to talk more, just drop me a message. Cheers