Was doing great and then BAM! It's back :-(

teacher9075

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Joined : Jul 2014

Posts : 108

Posted 1/6/2015 4:21 AM (GMT 0)

Hello guys. Been doing great lately with no or very limited/manageable anxiety. Had great Christmas break. I'm a teacher so I returned to work yesterday. On the way to work, it hit me out of nowhere. I became dizzy and felt a warm sensation spread over my entire body. Thought I was having a heart attack or stroke. Was on a complete state of terror for hours after that.

Felt somewhat better after work but now I'm feeling the same way again. Laying in bed feeling scared, tingling all over, chest tightness, etc. This is the worst my anxiety has been in a year. I'm fighting the urge to go to the ER in case I'm having a heart attack but I know it's a panic attack.

I have xanax but ran out and never refilled it cause I hadn't needed it. Thanks for letting me vent. Trying to get control.

georgi303

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Joined : Apr 2012

Posts : 61

Posted 1/6/2015 5:00 AM (GMT 0)

Hi
I'm laying here in bed feeling the exact same. The constant dizziness is driving me crazy. Odds are we both are just having anxiety attacks...I just wish I knew how to stop it. It's so tiring.

pikespeak

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Joined : Jan 2015

Posts : 13

Posted 1/6/2015 5:40 AM (GMT 0)

There is nothing that I have ever in life that at times can be so deliberating as an anxiety attack,you should do to a 24 pharmacy if you can call in your area,while your waiting,try this if you have not already,try breathing into a paper sandwich bag.
I truly feel for you and hope you can get some rest.PEACE

Hibee

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Joined : Oct 2008

Posts : 7935

Posted 1/6/2015 11:36 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

Sorry to hear your anxiety is back after a period of doing well that is always frustrating and tough to deal with I would suggest you make an appointment to see your doctor and take their advice in the meantime check out our resources page which can be found on the main page first post for links to some self help coping strategies which you will find useful. Keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 1/6/2015 5:41 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Teacher and welcome back...

...although I am sorry to hear that it is due to returning anxiety.:(

How are you feeling today? Better I hope!

Know that this is just a detour along the road, and that you can get back on track again soon. You had a great time of recovery, and you can expect the same with some help.

Like the others said...getting your Rx filled, and using your coping skills will be a good place to start.

One for the short terms needs, and the latter for long term management.:)

Set backs happen to us all...you are going to pull right out of this I am sure. Keep posting, and we'll be cheering you on!

S.C.

TooMuchAnxiety

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Joined : Aug 2014

Posts : 871

Posted 1/6/2015 8:31 PM (GMT 0)

Hey Teacher!

Hope you're feeling a bit better, and I'm so happy to hear that you had such a good streak of little to no anxiety! I wonder if your job is a subconscious anxiety trigger for you...??! What you experienced sounds exactly like what I went through a few weeks ago, and the "anxiety flush" is what helped me to figure out a major trigger for my anxiety that I didn't think was a trigger!

Best wishes to you today! Bet you'll be feeling better in no time! :D

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