Hi girls....just wondering if anyone else out there has the misfortune of suffering panic attacks, I have them on and off since I was 15 and i'm currently on medication (seroxat).I've been ok ish for a while but the last couple days have been horrible had 3 bad attacks today and now I'm really worried its gonna get worse and what if I'm like it on the wedding day...I'm sure its been brought on because I'm starting to panic I havent got enough time to do everything so far I've done everything myself maybe I've burnt myself out a little bit....does anyone else feel like this ?? All I've done today is sit and cry :-( xx
CommentAuthorFordie
I do ljo..they are horrible and can really hold you back in every day things, and worry and stress make them even worse, but I know you already know that. Mine stop me from leaving the house by myself, which makes me feel even worse and less of a person that I feel I should be...I hope your ok xxxx
CommentAuthorlemondrops
CommentAuthorpouchi-loo
No i dont but my mum does so i know they can be frighhtening. big hugs
CommentAuthormrselbie
I suffer with anxiety in tandom with depression and Anxiety and Panic attacks are awful hon. Try to stay calm, you could try Kalms or Rescue remedy if you haven't already, if not got back to the doctor and speak to them about stronger medication :( xxx
Yep i hear ya honey. Had them for YEARS, although theyare pretty much under control now.
I dont take anything cos i found that i panicked about what the meds were doing to me - i had beta blockers at one point and i panicked that they were gonna stop my heart!
Deep breathing and relaxation exercises are great.
Worrying about them makes them worse - seriously - so you need to take your mind off whatever it is you are stressing about.
Mine used to come on at the most inappropriate moments, but ive found that they have petered off somewhat, although i do still get a pang every now and then.... but they arent half as bad as they used to be.
Try and find something that will completely take your mind off it honey, and remember... they do pass!
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CommentAuthorL JO
I'm going to see the dr on fri maybe up my dose of tablets or something not feeling great at the mo...pains in my arms and legs and a really tight chest ....Its horrible just wish I knew why I get like this xxx
CommentAuthorKat
I am teaching a 17 yr old who suffers from really bad panic attacks. She went for hypnotherapy and hasn't had one since and she is much happier for it. Is it worth giving it a try?
CommentAuthorMrs Rebecca Hossfeld
Yup been there done that, sometimes the body becomes accustomed to the strentgh or type of medication so a change could be needed.
As Goff says deep breathing & relaxation exercises are great too.
CommentAuthormrselbie
LJO You should ask your DR to refer you to a councillor or some form of therapy, they will be able to give you breathing techniques, calming techniques and helpful bits and pieces to help you even pre-empt them. They may be able to help you figure out why it happens too.
CommentAuthorL JO
Thanks girls...just knowing other ppl have been thro the same thing helps....sometimes you think your either going mad or your dying....both I KNOW arent happening but doesnt make you feel any better at the time, I'm gonna make a list of things left to do and then I can tick them off as I go...deep breathing as I'm typing here :-) xx
CommentAuthorMrs Rebecca Hossfeld
I was told breath in for a count of 5 then out for a count of 10, I use the same thing when I have asthma attacks too :D
CommentAuthormrselbie
Oh I totally know what you mean! They are horrible horrible things x
CommentAuthorL JO
Its amazing actually how many other ppl do suffer...and unfortunatly suffer in silence,mental illness always has a stigma attached to it even in this day and age xx
CommentAuthorFordie
typing one handed so forgive me...but a tip i learnt from my counsellor was to sit down while you are having one...i looked at her gone out when she told me this, but it helps!! I also count backwards from 20, because its more of a distraction xxx
CommentAuthorMrs Rebecca Hossfeld
Yeah..my workplace.. Boots would you believe I worked in Pharmacy had no problems in nearly firing me for being absent with depression I complained a few times too because they were using spray things in there that set my asthma off too & I was told well don't inhale it then...I mean WTF?
CommentAuthorlemondrops
CommentAuthorkitkat
I went for CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) had to work through them but haven't had one for months now that I couldnt cope with without ending up hysterical or running away and have gone from 200mg of medication a day to 30mg
CommentAuthorL JO
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I did manage to drag myself off to work today as I've only been there 6 weeks and I know if I gave in to it today tomorrow would be worse...so quite proud of myself altho only had to do 2 hrs....is it worrying any of you how your gonna be on your wedding day ? x I also had CBT a few years back it did help abit...the stupid thing is I know whats happening and its the body reacting to the flight or fight senario...and I know nothing terrible is going to happen ...but no one can give me the reasons behind the attacks altho one dr did suggest it could be hereditry....xx
CommentAuthorMrs Rebecca Hossfeld
A little yes, but I have a great doctor that has said she will give me away a prescription for Diazepam, I came off of anti-depressants nearly 3 months ago now & I'm doing fine for now but I don't want a sudden rush of terror & panic attacks on my wedding day.
CommentAuthorL JO
LOL can just see us floating down the aisle high as kites on our happy pills x
CommentAuthorShellster90
I'm exactly the same huni!! Anxiety is really bad for me atm :( Your not alone!! :) xx
CommentAuthorL JO
Well girls you've helped me feel alot better tonight and take my mind off things...its lovely to know we are all here for each other sometimes it just helps to talk....well type lol hugs to you all xxxx
CommentAuthorShellster90
Big hug for you hun xx
CommentAuthorSuzi
I use to suffer with them after the death of my brother and I always ended up in hospital with them, I know how irrational you can get with them and it is awful, I always controlled mine with a paper bag!!! I hope you start to get better hun, I know its easier said than done but don't stress yourself out over the wedding x x
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CommentAuthorGeorge
Hi L JO, I'm a 'newbie' and just had to respond. I've had real trouble with panic attacks, nerves, social anxiety etc. I ended up having to leave my work and cancel my 2008 wedding because I reallly 'lost the plot' for a while. Anyway, I'm on seroxat too- god when I was having 60mg I was uncontrollably sweating, couldn't stand it, I take 40mg now which is a little better-, how about you? Anyway,I'm really looking forward to my re-planned wedding now but have to say I probably will take some diazepam either on or near the date of the wedding as these are fantastic for calming 'overly anxious people'. I've found though that the doctors will only prescribe them for a 2 week period because they're highly addictive and if kept on them you will need a higher and higher dosage. But I just feel more settled knowing that when it comes to it, I can be prescribed something which I'm pretty sure will help me through the day! Like myself, perhaps if you discuss with your doctor and she/he will prescribe them for you leading up to your wedding, you may not even need to take them but knowing that there is something there for you if you need it will give you peace of mind Georgexx
CommentAuthorMrsB
I do they wanted to put me on beater blockers but I refused medication there are classes to help you breath properly or they just sy paper bag sometimes I have some bad one where I have to pass out to calm down I feel like i'm getting one everyday but I just try and think of something good and just try and concentrate on my breathing I'm worried about the wedding to and panic attacks are so tiring so I'm scared I have one just before and then I'm just so tired plus my fingers and toes stiffen up I hope your okxxx
CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
yes i do ......they started 8years ago after i had been attacked ...i know have to go over any plans time and time again , when i started my job 6 yrs ago i made Mr lala drive the way i would walk several times just so knew for deffiante which way i had to go ! it took me 5 years to go into town on a bus on my own(i moved here with Mr lala hes from cov i`m not)and even then i had a friend on the phone with me all the time ..she had to tell me where to get off !!!!!!!! So i know big style how you feel ...i will be writing down everything i need o do ,timings everything ...that way i should be ok on the day
I've been suffering panic attacks for 2 years now, I'm on antidepressents to try and stop it and they have helped, but 3 weeks ago I started hypnotheropy and let me tell you I feel amazing. I've only had 3 sessions, and your ment to have 6-8, but it really is working. Hope you feel better soon xxx
CommentAuthorCarolanneJune
h2b has panick attacks and depression he has had them for about 6 years and i know it is not a nice thing to live with xxxx
CommentAuthorL JO
Hi girls....just thought i'd let you know i'm feeling a bit better today...didnt sleep that great and have a minging headache but have got on with the day only having one attack this morning when I woke up,I will speak to the dr about the possibility of diazapan before the wedding i'm sure if my minds at rest knowing there is something that I could take I prob wont need it...thanks again for all your support means alot xxx
CommentAuthorcatch
blimey!! no lve never had one and don't want too ever suffer from them, you poor thing!!!! must be awful hope all goes well for you x
CommentAuthorMrs Alsbetty
mine have come back in the last few weeks and i know its the wedding planning thats doing it, so going back to docs for beta blockers and antisickness tabs, i'm back to taking kalms again and rescue remedy, annoying thing is the not being able to get on a bus thing has come back too!! grrr! i can get on one coming home but not going!! i want to hit myself sometimes!! later i am going to go and make myself get on one when al comes home then he can not let me get off thats what i did last time, eb=ven writing this is making me feel anxious! bloody things, like people have said it is surprising how many people have them! when i first had one i thought i was a loon!! it was waiting for a bus to go to work when it happened no idea why as nothing has ever happened so this is why i get that bus thing x
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