ANXIETY

[N1NA]

Hi.. I've been suffering with anxiety for many years now but these past 5 years it's got worse which makes me have server panic attacks now.. I feel isolated as I don't go out anymore as the panic attacks just start without warning... I feel like my anxiety is now controlling my life.... I don't know where the real me has gone...

[Hidden]

hi nina, it is very distressing getting panic attacks, not sure if you are on any meds for them ? do you know about the breathing techniques, has there been any upheaval in your life or illness, any of these things can bring on anxiety /panic attacks, you could see your doc about them and ask if you could use maybe a diazipam on a short term basis to get you over the worst, i am saying this because my wife gets anxiety /panic attacks she takes them only when it is severe, there are websites ( headspace or mindfulness,) which are free for a couple of weeks , then if they are helping you can subscribe, we do and they really help. hope you are feeling a little better. love jasper xx

[N1NA in reply to Hidden]

Hi... Have only just read your reply as I forgot my password so haven't been able to long in till now... My doctor is aware of how I'm feeling as this has been going on for Afew years now but the panic attacks are becoming a weekly thing which is stoping me from going out as the thought of fainting away from home and around strangers is just to overwhelming for me... I feel like my life has been taken away from me as I no longer have control over it...

[Yummimummi]

Hi nina,

I'm sorry you're feeling so low.

I agree with jasper,pop along to your doctor and explain how you have been feeling.

The websites that jasper mention are very good. There is another one on the same basis called calm.com , i do this one twice a day every day. Have aloof they may help you out x

[N1NA in reply to Yummimummi]

Thank you for your understanding and help... Wish more people understood how my anxiety affects my life daily...

[Petita]

Hi Nina, I'm sorry it has been getting worse. Jasper and Yumi have great suggestions - I can't say enough how maditation has helped me. Wishing you some calmness.

[N1NA in reply to Petita]

Thank you..

[roziered1966]

Yes, i can definitely relate to that. I suffer from agoraphobia with panic disorder since i was 23 now i will be 50. I feel my life was lost due to anxiety. And that i am existing but not living. I dont gi anywhere far