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Posted 4/21/2015 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everybody, the last couple of days I have been feeling very down with no energy. Today I had a huge panic attack when I was driving and I got home quickly and I broke down crying. I keep telling myself that something else is cause me to feel this way, I have a lot of health fears and phobias. I cry sometimes cause I say to myself "here we go aagain." I don't know what to do, I spend like 95% of the time at home, I don't have a job cause I couldn't hold one with my condition. I always do breathing excercises, pmr, mindfulness and take a low dose of Ativan, to low probably. I try to take long walks, but I feel weird walking, like I'm floating and other weird sensations, I just hope I can become normal.
Posted 4/21/2015 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
SB,

I am sorry that you are going through a rough time currently.:( Know that this is temporary...and with continued use of your coping skills, and patience/progress, this will phase out and you will be feeling better again.

Forgive me for not remembering, but are you, or have you done therapy? Is this a possibility for you? Even if you have done so in the past, a refresher is often just the thing to kickstart some new healing and make recovery gains.:)

Let us know how we can best support you during this time!

S.C.
Posted 4/21/2015 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi SC, I have been on a waiting list for about 3 mths, but the clinic has already set an appointment for next mth, which is good. I have been seeing a social worker once every 2 weeks and she's been helpful. I have not really recieved treatment in the past, because I never followed through, but I'm ready to make a change.
Posted 4/21/2015 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
SB,

That is great! Hang in there until next month. This is going to be a really helpful step.

For now, keep up with the coping skills you have been working on, and know that there is help and hope around the corner.:)

Therapy is work and takes some time and effort...but you will do great because you are ready!

Keep posting,

S.C.
Posted 4/21/2015 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks SC, I hope I can get better with help
Posted 4/21/2015 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
I understand completely what you're going through, and hope you feel better soon.

I had CBT last year and went approximately 6 or 7 months panic free. I relapsed because of a variety of reasons (unhappiness with my job and stressing over flying mainly) but I'm slowly improving while I wait to get back into therapy.
Posted 4/21/2015 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks NC, I have never tried CBT, it sounds like it helped you. I'm actually scared of heights, so I'll probably never get on a plane, lol. Have you tried any of the coping techniques? They provide some relief and it has really cut my anxiety attacks.
Posted 4/21/2015 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I do mindful meditation. I try to do it every day, but sometimes I just get so wrapped up in what I'm doing that I forget.
Posted 4/21/2015 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck on your therapy session next month, for sure ask about CBT it's great and so is mindfulness, I do a group of each right now and I LOVE them both.

BTW I'm a scared of heights too but I love flying, go figure huh. I haven't figured that one out yet, lol.
Posted 4/21/2015 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
SB,
Like SC said, this is temporary. Although anxiety/panic attacks seem like they last forever and will never go away, they really are fleeting feelings. Have you tried reading any self-help books? I found that the book "From Panic to Power" by Lucinda Bassett really helped me overcome a lot of my health phobias and fears. Her advice was spot on.
Posted 4/21/2015 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi BM, I have read the Anxiety and Phobia workbook and it really taught me a lot about anxiety. I'm going to look into the book you mention, thanks.
Posted 4/23/2015 6:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there soulbreaker. Such the same situation here. Felt weird walking and vision
And dont know how to overcome. I hope we can handle the situation and be free.
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