In state of panic again

Annie, are you seeing a therapist or taking any medications to help you deal with it? I got so fed up with feeling that way EVERY day, that I went back to my doc and asked to be put back on Zoloft, even though I am taking xanax also. I just didn't want to take any more xanax then I absolutely had too, and my symptoms were just getting worse. Do you mind if I ask how old you are, and also is it right before your "friend" is due to come? It is very discouraging when you get all these physical symptoms, and find that nothing is actually wrong, well except for the anxiety/panic monster. Try to do some deep breathing to calm yourself down. I know it's hard, but try it anyway. Just sit in a quiet place and try to relax your shoulder muscles by letting them drop, cause they tend to tense up, close your eyes, and take a deep breath in through your nose to the count of 3, hold it for 3, and then breath out through your mouth to the count of 4. This always seems to help me. I usually sit "indian style" and try to keep my back nice and tall. Just keep telling yourself that it is just anxiety, it is nothing serious, and it will go away. I hope this helps you a bit! Fox

Awe....Annie!! I so understand how you feel. I think right now you need to use some coping skills. Since you are not in counseling I will just give you some ideas that I get from my counselor. First off you are probably making it worse by thinking negative thoughts (we all do this). So, you have to tell yourself that this is just a panic attack, that you have gone through this before and made it out fine. Tell yourself how strong you are and how proud you are of yourself because you've made it through a panic attack before. Take deep breaths, holding them in for 2 sec then 4 then 6 and so on. Try to focus your breathing from your gut, not your chest. And go get your husband to sit with you and hold your hand and tell you it's going to be ok. I've been with my husband 7 years and he finally just did this for me the first time the other night and it was such a relief. Just know Annie that you are not alone. Many prayers for you today!!