Had a good but tonight is really hard!

Hello, all! I am back again to say hello and vent in the only place I feel I can. I thought today was finally the day the anxiety was starting to subside. I had a good day at work, and a nice start to my evening. Then, about 2 hours ago--Bam, it was back. And it is really on tonight. I've been feeling in a panic attack for 2 hours now. Sometimes this is just so hard. I've been trying my normal coping skills and just when I feel like they're starting to work, the anxiety roars again.

How do you all get through those really tough nights? This whole anxiety journey feels so lonely and I know that this topic is really getting to be too much with my family. So, I am truly grateful to have this forum where I can be honest and hear from people who not only understand but care. So, thank you!

Hi Ram! I'm so sorry to hear you're having a tough night too. By the way, I did the exact same thing today checking my pulse -- Maybe we forget what a normal rate feels like! This cycle can just be so maddening and while it is reassuring to hear from others who understand, I so wish others didn't have to go through this. I try to remind myself that I am strong, have been through this countless times before and will feel better before I know it. Just a quick bump in the road!

That is one of the hardest parts for me as well. I have no reason for fear and panic right now. I really appreciate you replying to me, Ram. It means a lot. Sometimes I feel like my friends/family just can't understand this as well as someone I don't even know but is or has gone through it too. So, thank you, thank you! I very much hope you get to feeling better soon!

Thanks Liz. I feel the same. Nobody gets it in my family either. I always end up googling problems and then going off the deep end in panic over something i just read. Can't help it. Then i usually head over here to read this forum to calm me down. I don't post much but its good to get support sometimes. I hope you're feeling better today!

Why can't 2e all chat together about this......talking to others with the same issues help....skype?

Right back at you A.T.! :)

Blader, we do have a chat feature. See the top of the toolbar, right side. It is not always occupied...but you can always message here anytime...

You can also add your email to your profile, so you can correspond with others in this way...or Skype. Just make sure you don't share personal addresses here, as it will be public. Profile pages are seen by HW members only.:)

Scaredy Cat

Hang in there, Franki. I went through much the same. I went a few months where I'd start to get a panic attack for no real reason and I too would start to hyperventilate. I'm sure every technique has been posted here to combat this, so I won't go into that, but just realize, these feelings WILL start to subside. I was convinced I would have a panic attack for eternity, but once I learned how to deal with them, they're certainly now more far and few between. Good luck.