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Hello my name is Deanna. Im a 31 yrs old married female. And I am new to anxiety only been dealing with it for about 2 months (but 2 long months).

It all started when my husband started a new job. He was laid off from his previous job nearly a year ago. Because he was having some health problems and was passing out at work with numerous trip to the ER and doctors.

My first panic attack i had i didnt know what it was i felt really lightheaded and thought i was going to pass out, had a racing heart and was sick at my stomach. Thought i just had some kind of virus cause i felt horrible for several days afterward. Didnt have another one for 2 weeks and then thought i was having a heart attack went to the er 2 be told it was just heart palps. had another one 2 days later so went back and was told it was GERD. Done EKG and blood work both time and everything came back good both times. Even said they couldnt asked for a better EKG out of a child.

Started taking Prilosec which helped some but was still having chest pain and then i realized this was from anxiety. Went to dr and said i had anxiety/depression and prescribed me prozac which i have been on for nearly a month.Has helped some. Would love yalls help and input.

Deanna, glad you found us, now you have many people you will learn to Love, I am the biggest jerk
here so if you can stand me you have it made. I am possible the oldest also 71 suffered with PAD over half my life, been real good the last 10 years or so. You might want to check out the resources
on the first page, lots of free self help and lots of good people to help you along, many very nice young ladies that are eager to help, so keep reading and stick around. Peace

Larry ***

Hi dmgs and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your recent anxiety issues. Things such as health issues within the family, job changes/losses as well as being a full time caregiver can certainly contribute to over all stress levels...until we experience an attack that lets us know that we are on overload.

I also thought that I was coming down with the flu the first time I had an attack! I had no idea what was going on, and kept waiting to get a fever, or other symptoms like V or D (sorry!) but it was the start of panic disorder. The weird thing is that I didn't cognitively think that I was that stressed!

I am glad that you have been checked out medically, and that your doctor helped you to find an Rx that has started to help you. Have you also considered the treatment option of therapy? Many members have found that the combination of therapy and medication if optimal to help with their anxiety management.

I personally found much recovery through CBT. This type of therapy is highly effective for treating panic disorder. If it is possible for you to look into this, I recommend it highly.

We also have a great Resource Guide here. It is full of good self-help ideas that you can get started on right away.

Keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. We are here to understand and support you through this.:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

Thanks SC for your response. I have considered therapy but dont have any insurance. Contacted my local mental health facility and left a message with them and they never called me back.

Have you tried to see if there is anything that NAMI can put you in contact with for help?

Here is their link.http://www.nami.org/

We also have free on lines links in our Resources that are pretty good! Give them a try if you can.:)https://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome

Keep posting! Other members may have ideas for you as well!

S.C.