What Do I Do?

This is my story. Last February, I started with panic anttacks and horrible anxiety. It started when I became pregnant. It was everyday all day it seemed. Over time it got some what better but it was still there and still terrifying. This nurse figured it was from all the hormones and even my ob gyn gave me prozac to take which I only took for a couple months and stopped. I had my baby Last oct. 19 and felt so much better for a while. Recently I started feeling bad again, and when I mean feeling bad, I mean sometimes I feel breathless or like its too much to even breath. Like im going crazy, crazy thoughts, emotional, i feel like I am floating or might disapear and I always feel like im dying when I have the actually panik attacks. I am always worrying that something may be wrong with me. I have not been diagnosed with anxiety or panik attacks by a doctor. But I beleive that it is anxiety. I was waiting on medicaid so I couuld see a doctor. Found out today that I am not able to receive it. And a little over a month ago, I had the mirena iud inserted to prevent pregnancy and I want it out now because it could be causing some of this anxiety. I have chest pains sometimes. I start paniking and feel like I cant stand still like I need to go to the emergency room but i know we cant afford it. And then I know I will get over the attacks and feel fine again but its just a lot. I feel like crying one minute and okay the next. Sick on my stomach because I get so anxious over nothing. Any advice.

Anastasia i'm sorry that you feel bad honey.Just remember i and others have been through these feelings hundreds of times and were still here! Your'e not going to die that's just the anxiety playing tricks with your mind.And i promise everything wil pass and it will be OK.Just keep telling yourself it is not real and it will pass.Dont concentrate on how you feel,concentrate on stopping it.Because if you concentrate on the negative thoughts it will cause you to panic even more. And remember take slow deep breaths in and out,preferably in a paper bag if you have access to one. This will keep you from hypervinilating and passing out! Remember the anxiety attack can not kill you,it can only make you feel bad!

Dear Anastasia, I really feel for you. Oh, just know that you are receiving a big virtual hug. Your panic attacks sound in some ways similar to mine. When they were occuring more often, I had a constant feeling that my chest was tight and that someone was standing on my chest or something, like I couldn't get enough air in my lungs, also heart palpitations, head pains, pressure, popping ears--everything to make you feel like you are dying, but as many will tell you, you won't! People telling me that alone made me feel so much better. Btw, my chest tension and frequency of palpitations have reduced with exercise I have found--I am no athlete at all but I just started running 20 min. a day b/c I was so desparate to break out of this. I am also wondering if changing my diet (less sugar and carbs, no caffeine, but mainly just less sugar) is also helping.

I have health anxiety too, so I have felt like going to the ER many times, but I still haven't, if that also makes you feel any better. I have a friend who also developed heavy depression and axiety both times she was pregnant, that took a few years to get under control, because let's face it, having a young child both physically (recovery, shifting hormones, lack of sleep) and mentally (the daunting task of motherhood) is very, very challenging. I think I had PPD (or some form of blues) for about 8-9 months after delivery. I am only starting to feel normal again 1 year after stopping breastfeeding. You really should get a metal for the progress you have made so far!

I am so sorry you find it hard to make it from one moment to the next, I have also been there. The only way I managed to pull myself forward and out of the hole little by little was cheering myself up by talking to friends and focusing on spending quality time with my children, who really need me to be all there for them. Although difficult, sometimes that is enough to get me through. And what might make you feel better, when you can manage the expense or to get insurance, is to make dr. appts. to discuss all your little ailments. Each time I have a health professional tell me I'm going to be fine, I just feel a little bit better.

Hang in there, there is light at the end of the tunnel,

Tessel

Hey there my new friend, hello and I hope you are doing better today.
Here are a few of the things I do when the anxiety monstor tries to run my life:

• Getting enough rest (at least 8 hours a day)

• Meditation (sitting quietly with your thoughts)

• Listening to gentle music

• Reading

• Massage

• Taking a warm bath

• Going for walks

• Regular exercise that you are used to doing which you have alraedy said your doing.
Kitt

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Anastasia i ment to tell you mine's hit me at night too alot.It use to hit more in the day time but i've noticed since my hubby has start working nights and i'm here by myself it has started hitting at night.Sometimes i call my mom at 2 Am in the morning for support and i'm 32 years old!(lol) So you are not alone on that honey!

I hear people say that they get head aches and their head hurts, does anyone ever had head pains that feel to be on just one side of your head? And does anyone have twitches in their body. And can simple little things trigger and attack for some of you? And if so then how minor are the things that trigger them. Describe. Thanks

I get twitches all the time when it is rearin its ugly head. They last until I begin to feel better for a period of time. They start right back up again when the panic does.

I am starting to feel weird and it all started because my left arm started hurting and i dont know why its hurting. It dont ever do it.