Want to give up

I just can't go on worrying about everything.  If my heart skips a beat, if I get light headed, if I get a pain somewhere.  It is just so relentless!  Driving out in the middle of nowhere?  No.  Just can't do it and thinking about flying is the worst.  I feel like I am in a vicious circle.  I can't believe that our minds can play tricks like that.  i was fine one year ago.  I hate the feeling.  I don't know if I can cope.

HI there.........
THERE are so many times I have wanted to just give in and give up but I decided a few yrs back I was going to fight this Dang a/p and beat it down like it does to me / us ........
I do all kinds of self help techniques and also am on meds ( valium) for my anxiety and panic ........
The CBT has helped me the most I do think in conjuction with the meds
I also do as Machelle points out I get out or JUST do things to keep my mind out of that " place" and stay in a safe zone
Healing well and the ppl I have met also play a huge role in my spirit and fight
Today is not a gret day for me nor is this week BUT I will get thru it I KNOW i will so will you Tia ........we are here for you always .............
Stay with us and I know more will post sweetie
Luvs
LYN

tiamarie,

I hate flying as well, unfortunately for my job I have to do it a couple times a month! I just have to deal with it, I can't let it stop me from doing every day things as much as I feel like I can't deal with it, I have been to some wonderful places!

As far as giving up goes, I know how that feels. I just can't seem to find the right mix of medication for my anxiety, and I don't even have anything to make me anxious! I just have the feeling that I can't get a deep breath all the time when I'm not on medication. The medication helps this problem however I always have the worst side effects and they scare the heck out of me until I have to go off of them because their symptoms are worse than feeling like I can't breath!

Every now and then I have a day where everything is good though and it makes me remember why I am struggling every day to find the right medication and to beat my anxiety. I hope you can realize that there is light at the end of the tunnel and not to give up! Everyone on this forum is here for you and has been through the same thing, you're not alone. Just remember that. No one in my personal life understood what I was going through, and if I hadn't found this forum I don't know what I would have done. Just keep writing what you are feeling!

Thank you everyone.  I guess it is just hard to get past wondering, with every little new feeling in my head or heart, whether or not I am getting ready to have an attack.  I do take Zanex but only half of a 25mg tablet when I feel weird.  I did, however, manage to drive three hours this weekend!  First time since November!  Still not sure about flying, I may have to take a whole Zanex!!!