Back from hols and new experiences!!

[Skatergirl1]

Well, had a great holiday and enjoyed the sun and sea for a few weeks, however had my first ever panic attack..(sympathies for anyone who have these regularly, not something I wish to repeat). Went swimming In the sea...not far but out of reach for being able to put my feet down (never again) well started to get breathless and couldn't get Back to shore without struggling...thought. I was going to drown. All I can say for the future is that Im sticking to the water of a frozen kind xx. Seeing a lung consultant for the first time on Friday and now have to accept this disease for what it is and stop pretending im ok!

[Hacienda]

Hi Hun, Glad you had a Lovely Holiday, But The panic Attack can come on Anywhere, this has happened to me also, similar situation, Very Frightening. I do hope your ok now and your Consultant will explain all to you, Good luck for Friday. C. XXXX

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Hacienda]

Hi hacienda, thank you. I hope I don't have another one, not a nice experience and looking forward to getting some answers at last on Friday. hope you are keep well xx

[soulboy118]

Those panic attacks have a life of their own dont they ,sympathy for getting one with sea water splashing over your face ( the thought sends shivers down my spine) ,it took my a long while to be able to sort of control these attacks , I recognise my triggers for one so I avoid doing these things ,good luck for the future

[Skatergirl1 in reply to soulboy118]

Thank you soul boy, yes, not a nice experience in water!! Hope I don't get anymore. Wishing you well xx

[skischool]

I had a panic attack in the sea,only i was 20 mtrs under the waves at the time and my air had run out,that's when you find out who your real buddie is lol.

Don't be put off Skatey but maybe best to stick to your out of the water thrills unless it's the local swimming pool. x

[Skatergirl1 in reply to skischool]

Thanks ski's.....omg that must of been awfull!! Thank goodness you had a water buddy. Yes sticking to frozen water for the time being...hope you are keeping ok? Xx

[skischool in reply to Skatergirl1]

I am fine thank you,though my blades are not as sharp as yours.i suppose given that the event occurred just before diagnosis it gave me a good grounding in sharing oxygen,only my buddie is a cylinder nowadays. :)x

[Skatergirl1 in reply to skischool]

Oh bless you!! At least your mind and good whit is as sharp as a razor......xx. How long have you been diagnosed for?

[skischool in reply to Skatergirl1]

About 15 yrs now but things take a long time to go pear shaped as long as you stay reasonably fit. :)x

[Skatergirl1 in reply to skischool]

I am trying lol, I've not admitted to any one other than my sister that I have copd so trying to carry on as normal for as long as possible xx

[Hidden]

Hi Skatergirl1, I'm Maz and have been plagued with panic attacks since I was diagnosed with copd. I try very hard to avoid the things that trigger them but haven't quite mastered it yet. You just take care and keep enjoying your life and so glad you had a good holiday. X

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Sorry to hear you have these attacks, they are not nice, and hoping for the time being it was a one off. I hope you can take control in the future xx

[Hidden in reply to Skatergirl1]

Thank you xx

[HungryHufflepuff]

Welcome back 😊 I’m glad you had a great holiday (except for the panic attack) Wishing you all the best for Friday 🤞

[Skatergirl1 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you, yes

Looking forward to Friday and getting some answer 's . hope you are keeping well xx

[2greys]

I will not go swimming anymore for the same reason, even in a swimming pool. I am also very concerned about the chlorine used in pools too, I suspect that it will be a trigger, the smell of bleach is bad enough.

[Skatergirl1 in reply to 2greys]

Thanks for your reply 2 greys, I will try swimming again in a pool (making sure in shallow end) but never again in the sea....xx

[christina1947]

Hi skate girl don’t let one panic attack knock your confidence or spirit just reading your situation got my heart racing who wouldn’t have panicked then of course that would have affected your breathing 10 times worse. You haven’t come this far to back down now stake care xxxx

[Skatergirl1 in reply to christina1947]

Thank you for your reply, will try swimming again In a safer environment and practice floating!! But yes, was very scary...xx

[Gingerboy1960]

I had the same experience a couple of years ago and thought I was going to drown, it was terrifying. I had a problem with my heart as a result but it has recovered now thankfully. Good luck for Friday!

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Gingerboy1960]

Glad to hear you got your problem sorted, and thank you...I hope to get some answers on Friday or at least the start of some tests xx

[garshe]

I get the dreaded panic attacks and they are so scary. My Consultant has prescribed half a 1mg tablet of Lorazepam daily. It's an effort in itself cutting such a tiny tablet in half. Why they don't prescribe a 0.5mg in the first place beats me. I don't take it every day as don't like anti depressants as I am not depressed I have health anxiety .I try to control them best I can by concentrating on slowing my breathing down but it can be so scary. Hope you get sorted.x Sheila.

[Johnsel in reply to garshe]

Hi garshe I also take 0.5 m of Lorazepam daily and bought a great little machine from our local chemist which cuts tablets in half, very helpful as they are so tiny. Carole

[garshe in reply to Johnsel]

That's interesting. Thank you Carole. I will get one as really is hard work cutting such a small tablet. Thanks

Sheila x

[Skatergirl1 in reply to garshe]

Thank goodness that was my first and hopefully last for a long while... Sorry to hear you get them more regularly xx

[Dedalus]

That must have been so scary. Glad you didn't let it spoil your holiday, and that you enjoyed yourself. Lovely to have you back xx

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Dedalus]

Yes it was.....and thank you xx

[les4560]

hi just read your post you are so luck you got to go (minus the panic attack)-hope things go well for you on your apt,-have you had it yet and if so how did things turn out?

[Skatergirl1 in reply to les4560]

Hi Les, the appointment is for tomorrow, so I will let you know once I have been xx

[les4560 in reply to Skatergirl1]

yes please do -I know they are going to have good news for you!