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Posted 10/9/2014 1:04 PM (GMT 0)
Ok so it's 14:05 here in the UK and have started to have an attack! All the same symptoms as usual. ..feeling dizzy, can't breathe, pains in left side....you all know how it goes, just trying to get myself through it enough so I can get back to what I'm supposed to be doing before I'm missed
Don't want to lose my job
Posted 10/9/2014 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hey there, I tend to relieve my panics by taking deep breaths and focusing my mind on some other things, until I feel better.
Breathing techniques during panic is very important really.
Hope you feel better soon
Posted 10/9/2014 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
Trying 😰
Posted 10/9/2014 1:23 PM (GMT 0)
So tough!! You can get through this. I bet if you tell your employers what is happening, they will be understanding, so please don't let yourself be too worried about that. If they don't know what is happening, they will probably assume something bad, like you had too much to drink last night, or something else. Honesty is always best.

Everything is going to be ok. Praying that God would carry you through this struggle!

Anything else we can do to help you??!!
Posted 10/9/2014 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
Kinda got myself together enough to get myself through and will be finished work in about an hour so even though I don't feel great, at least I will have won this round and it didn't beat me. ☺
Thanks as always for your support guys...means a great deal to me 💛
Posted 10/9/2014 3:03 PM (GMT 0)
One victory at a time. That's wonderful news. :) Have a nice day!
Posted 10/9/2014 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
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Posted 10/9/2014 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
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Posted 10/9/2014 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
God I am so sorry about you going through this. I ended up taking a leave from work for about a month but it has hit us so hard financially even though I only work part time. I go back next week and am excited but SO scared.

Are you comfortable sharing with your employer what is going on with you? I know that different employers differ greatly in their understanding of anxiety so this may not work for you. I was lucky enough that mine is very understanding. Part of me hates sharing it but part of me feels like it is a huge load off too. I try really hard not to be embarrassed or ashamed but I have to admit I still do feel those things.

Are you seeking any help with either therapy or medication? I don't know if I've already said this but I cannot stress enough that you should check out Dr. Claire Weekes' books. You can get it on amazon and read it on your smartphone if you have one. Honestly this saved me from my absolute worst times. It didn't cure me but it got me out of the cycle of attack after attack. I cannot recommend her work enough.
Posted 10/9/2014 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
@ billybolonga
My dept manager knows that I have been having anxiety and attacks but I don't really think he or anyone I directly work with understand what this really means and although I have been working there for just about two years and I don't think they will just sack me, I am still only an agency staff as apparently they can't take me on as a contracted staff just yet. The explanation for this is that our parent company in the U.S (G.S.I) have control of who they hire has said we are only allowed a certain number of contracted employees! And so can't take the risk of them thinking I will take lots of time off (even though I sometimes need to) .
My doc has tried me on two different beta blocker but I don't like taking it because the side effects are quite serious and this just raises my anxiaty. He offered me some anti depressants but again I don't feel that is my problem..I feel caught between a rock and a hard place and just generally can't see an end to this but I'm trying to stay positive and am willing to try and beat this thing with self help. Am trying to learn about mindfulness and cbt and is slowly helping but thus far my biggest source of help has been you guy's. Knowing that I'm not alone in this and people get the same symptoms as me has helped in the realization of it being an anxiety problem and not my heart giving out.
I'm glad that you will be back working soon as it can help take your mind else where but can understand you feeling slightly anxious about it too as it really sucks when you get an attack in public. I will try to be of support to anyone who needs it just as people have been for me and am about to make my email public so if anyone wants to they can contact me that way too.
Love everyone here...your all amazing 💛
Posted 10/9/2014 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi AB,

Sorry to hear that you had an attack at work...no fun!

However, I too am happy for and proud of you for getting through it, and being able to move forward once again...well done!

Here are some great coping skills from our Resources to practice daily. They reduce anxiety levels, thus lowering the possibility of having more attacks.

There are also breathing/coping skills to use when you feel panic coming on...that could help you to successfully shut down an impending attack.:)

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I



Keep up the good work. I hope the rest of you day is full of peace and calm.:)

S.C.

Posted 10/9/2014 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the helpful links scaredy cat. Will read through em 👍
Posted 10/9/2014 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hope your feeling better wink
Posted 10/9/2014 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
I'm still feeling a bit dodgy Deborah but I always do for some hours after an episode, so yeah I guess I am thanks 😊
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