I wanna go home

[LeoAnon]

I don't wanna do work today.. I'm crying in the car waiting in the parking lot. I wanna go home. I'm terrified something bad is going to happen to me. 😭 I had a panic attack on the way here and I'm just shooken up. I'm worried about my side. And going crazy 🥺

[Agora1]

Anon, it's quite possible that your medication needs to be adjusted. I didn't realize

that you were working besides taking care of a new baby. Either way Anon, you need

that 10 minutes of quiet time each time to calm down. It would have been a good time

when you were sitting in the car crying. The next time this should happen, ask yourself

if the crying and freaking out help you in any way. Of course, the answer is no. It only

proves to exacerbate the heightened feeling of fear.

Nothing is going to happen to you. This is something you have to convince your sub

conscious mind. It is feeding you lies and the lies are working on making you panic

and want to run. But you can't run from yourself dear. Using some good breathing

techniques can help calm not only your mind but the wave of adrenaline in you.

Let me know how you feel when you get home. Sometimes what we wish for, that safety

place, is no better because the thoughts and feelings follow us. It's about accepting that

you are okay. You are safe. Nothing will happen to you because Anxiety is lying to you. xx

[LeoAnon in reply to Agora1]

I feel like I'm trying to run from myself. Everything scares me,I don't trust myself. I do too think my meds need to be adjusted, but I was wanting to get off. Not updose. 😔 I'm home and feel better. I stayed through my shift.

[Agora1 in reply to LeoAnon]

Anon, I'm proud of you. Endorse the fact that you stayed your shift though you were extremely uncomfortable. You not only proved to yourself but to Anxiety that you will

not allow it to bully you. You have the power within you to take control back of your life.

I understand that you want to get off your meds but is this the right time? Talk with your

doctor regarding this matter. Also you need to have a replacement if and when you do

get off your meds. By that I mean something you can fall back on. A method/tool that you can go to when anxiety shows it's ugly face.

Have you recently listened to Dr. Claire Weekes Video on YouTube? "Hope & Help for

your Nerves" This could be a good foundation for you to practice. xx

[LeoAnon in reply to Agora1]

You're right.. I don't think it's time but I wonder if there will ever be a right time.

[Agora1 in reply to LeoAnon]

Anon, you will know when the time is right. I understand that you are saying

will a time come where I don't feel anxious? Probably not. But knowing that

you have your life in order and you have something else to fall back on will give

you the option in trying to get off meds. That will come only with your doctor's

agreement and support.

It's not a bad thing to be on medication. There is a time and a place for it as well

as therapy. Give yourself that breather you need right now while you have so much

going on in your life. xx

[LeoAnon in reply to Agora1]

You're right.. I just feel bad having to depend on a medication and not being able to function like a normal person.. I can not wait to begin therapy. I think it will help alot. I'm so grateful for this site and all of you that support me 🥺 I'm sure you get tired of hearing me. big hugs x

[Agora1 in reply to LeoAnon]

Never feel like you are bothering anyone. We are here because we

want to be and not have to be. xx

[Dixie9326 in reply to LeoAnon]

Why do you want to get off meds that are helping you/us function? It’s a theory that our brain chemicals are out of whack and meds help balance them. (Serotonin, dopamine, glutamate and norepinephrine )..a combination of factors leads to the development of panic disorder including problems in childhood and life stressors from major life changes can affect our feeling of wellbeing and vulnerability to developing this mental health condition. I stopped trying to think I can 100% beat my condition because anxiety is very difficult to treat. Everyone has different things that set off the cycle of anxiety so we each have to do whatever we can to try and , at least, get it under control. Professional help, a good diet, sleep and very important, exercise to produce endorphins. We need to get our heart rate up so that we can change brain chemicals.

It’s not easy to live with anxiety but with being proactive and taking advantage of what we can do, including meds, we may be able to function at a comfortable level. I’m so grateful that meds are available and will take them gladly, forever if necessary, to help me balance my life out.

I eat healthy, sleep as much as I can, lift light weights ,do stretching exercises, meditate and ride my bike ten miles a day. I’ve had therapy and am able to reconnect if I need to. It’s really hard to live with this condition but we’ll never know what it’s like to live carefree. It’s in our genetics, environment and brain chemicals, etc.

Good luck with your journey but there is no magic bullet.... it’s all on us to fight this, probably inherited, beast..I hope you can get a handle on this and begin to enjoy life again:)🥰

[Hidden]

Hello

Well done in getting to work and facing the fear and doig you shift , you should feel so proud of yourself

Take Care x

[LeoAnon in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou.. x

[XoxoFaith]

Totally understand how hard it is to come to work everyday it’s so hard for me too and also have felt like Iam going to get a panic attack thinking something will happen to me

[LeoAnon in reply to XoxoFaith]

😔 I would love to quit my job and stay home all the time in bed but I just can't.

[stde]

Heightened Anxiety goes hand in hand with an overactive mind with negative thought..

These thoughts will diminish as you find calm...they have no power over a calm mind👍....spend time in the silence of nature....Be Well☺️

[Alershot1]

Been there got the medal. Gave in many times going to work. You are so brave!! Every time you climb Everest it will become easier.

I know how awful you feel at the time and how cross we get with ourself afterwards .

Accept face float let time pass I did and sometimes it worked. Close your eyes imagine you have a friend with you to hold your hand and take you into work. If somebody is working with you you do not get on with imagine them kneeling at your feet begging you to forgive them!

This may sound stupid but doing silly things can help.

Love to you and your family