panic attack and all alone!

I have been struggling with these panic attacks a long time but like I had posted earlier my husband is out of town for a few months and im all alone and ive been having them more often. Today I have been feeling dizzy dry mouth nauseated and feeling faint, also racing heart. Just really need some reassurance. :/

thank you for responding im going to try the breathing...sometimes it takes hours for these attacks to go away :(

its awful. i hate anxiety so bad. i have been dealing with them so good but i guess i feel scared when my husband is gone.

Anxiety is a mean beast. Try putting a warm cloth on your face. Sometimes the cold feeling when I remove it relaxes me.

ok ill try that and see if it helps anything is worth a try. never know what might help

Hi CW,

How are you feeling now? Better I hope. You have done a great job of maintaining while your husband has been away! I am proud of you, and I know that you will get through this.

It is hard I know. Many people have trouble without their safe person near. I personally love time to myself at this point...but I know there was a time when I would have struggled with being on my own too.

Know that we are here...when does he get home? Keep posting until he does...anytime you need to.:)

S.C.

thank you so much it means alot just for someone to tell me they are proud of me and i know im strong i can beat anxiety. im so tired of it trying to take over my life. he will be back in about two months but i get to talk with him on the phone and that helps a little. i talk with my mom when i really need someone close to me. she has really bad anxiety so she knows what i am going through. again thank you for always being here to make things easier.

I know what its like to have your safe person away for work. Mine is here 2 to 3 days a week and gone the rest. Its hard to adjust to. I was fine with it before this last episode. Never bothered me. Then with this I see how dependent I am on him for emotional support. It is so the opposite of what I was. Do anything that will help relax your mind and body. Remember nothing is going to happen without him there that wouldn't happen with him there. You are STRONG!!! We all are! Anxiety and Depression make people strong. We go thru fears and thoughts that others don't and we learn to mentally protect ourself from these intrusive thoughts. That takes a very strong person.

Yea I can be anxious with symptoms for 2-6 days in a row. Feeling dizzy, legs wobbly, no energy, having the feeling of a panic attack just waiting for the best time to strike, sometimes they become full blown panic attacks, sometimes they don't, I worry a lot the whole day being spaced out and detached from life. This thing can happen to us especially when someone that makes us comfortable and safe (like your husband) is away or when we're not on our comfort zone. I can't feel comfortable on places where there is no blood pressure monitoring device or when I know that the place is far away from a hospital before. I also can't feel safe if I don't have my med in my pocket. Before, I almost developed this inseparable attachment to my stethoscope and always wanted to bring it with me even when going outside, but I didn't cause people might think I'm so weird and crazy. That piece of equipment helped me slow my heart down whenever it races by simply listening to my heartbeat that's why I wanted to hang it on my neck all day or just put it in my pocket which is hard to do because it's bulky. It's odd I know to even let people see you pull it out from your pocket and listen to your own heart out in public. lol

constant worry13,

Hi, I am Kitt.  Now no fair laughing at me but I have had attacks for more than several days in a row - in fact for years in a row.  Remember there is a difference between  a Panic Attack and Anxiety. 

Recurring panic attacks are the hallmark features of panic disorder. Panic attacks are sudden and intense feelings of terror, fear or apprehension, without the presence of actual danger. The symptoms of a panic attack usually happen suddenly, peak within 10 minutes and then subside. However, some attacks may last longer or may occur in succession, making it difficult to determine when one attack ends and another begins.

I have a dx of GAD and have experienced anxiety issues for 31 years.  The main feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder is excessive and pervasive worry about many everyday life events. This worry is difficult to control, persists for more than 6 months and interferes with daily functioning.

The symptoms of panic disorder and GAD can be potentially disabling. But, the vast majority of people  will find significant relief with treatment. The sooner treatment begins after the onset of symptoms, the more quickly symptom reduction or elimination will be realized. If you have symptoms of panic disorder, GAD or both, talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider.

In your case is there anyone who can come and stay with you while your hubby is away for this period of time? 

You mentioned your Mom so I will share a short story.  My oldest Sister, bless her soul, had Anxiety but she would never admit to it.  When I would be having a hard time I would call her in ND ( 550 miles from my home) looking for someone to help me de-stress and bring my anxiety down.  We would talk for 5 minutes while she would beg me to stop crying…………yes I cried.  Then she would have to hang up the phone. 

10 minutes later my phone would ring and my other sister would be on the phone asking “what is going on ? “ It never failed it was the 2^nd oldest of the 3 of us who could calm down a wild boar.  Call your Mom as long as she can deal with your anxiety but have that calm, reassuring back up go to person who will let your talk about your feelings that validates who you are on speed-dial.

You are going to make it through this tough time.  We are here for you so use us to help you also.

Kindly,

Kitt

CW, sorry you are dealing with this, the hardest thing for us who suffer with this crap is learning to
deal with what is instead of what might be, they are totaly different, but I think more important for
you is to understand in your head and heart that these feelings cannot and will not harm you, if you
allow them they can make you misserable, but you can fight back by destraction and making yourself do the simplest things. Iron a shirt, wash one dish, but concentrate on it not random thinking. focus on the now of what you are doing! You are going to be much stronger! Peace

Larry ***

CW have you tried Benadryl, it works better than anything I have ever used. Peace

Larry ***

Sorry!

Larry ***