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Posted 12/27/2012 4:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone

I'm a happy 32 yr old dad and i have been suffering panic attacks and anxiety for almost 10 yrs. I have never taken any medication or talk to a therapist coz I always tell myself I can do it all on my own. But now I'm starting to change my mind. I have been suffering extreme dizziness for almost a month now and seems like I'm always tired. No stress related issues just out of nowhere. I'm thinking its time to get help but I'm still staying away from meds. So hopefully you can give me an input of what kind of therapist or doctor I need. I'm from Houston tx.

Thanks
Posted 12/27/2012 4:52 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry to hear you've had the panic attacks and anxiety for almost 10 years--it's extremely difficult. I understand the feeling that you want to do it all on your own but everyone needs help sometimes.

The first thing I would do is go to your doctor (if you have one) and get a lot of tests to rule out a physical cause for the dizziness and tiredness. It's possible that what is going on for you right now is not anxiety but is something else.

I also think therapy would be helpful. Getting a referral from the doctor or someone you trust would be the best way to find a therapist who is qualified to help you. http://www.psychologytoday.com/ also has a list of therapists in your area, but I would really stick with a referral first if possible. Preferably, you would want someone who specializes in anxiety.

If you decide to go into therapy, know that you might not find the right person the first time and if you're uncomfortable, you should try someone else.

Best of luck.

Av
Posted 12/27/2012 4:56 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you very much. I will look into it and hopefully go forward and get back to normal life. My kids need me to be there with them. I'm struggling but pushing hard day per day. Glad to find this site where I can actually voice out.
Posted 12/27/2012 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi HTX and welcome:)

You have been given some great advice from Avrielle! I will just add one thing. When you go and see your doctor for a physical to rule out anything but anxiety from your new symptoms...you can ask him/her for a referral! Docto's network with other professionals, and I found one of my therapists in this way.:)

For now, you may want to have a look in our Resources (main page, 1st post) We have many self-help ideas in there that really work. The breathing exercises (video links) will teach you to breathe properly...which may relieve your dizzy symptom, if practiced regularly.

Please post with us antime. Being a part of this community is healing in and of itself. We do understand (I struggle with dizzyness as a symptom as well) and we are here to listen and care.:)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 12/28/2012 9:11 PM (GMT 0)
HTX32

Hello and welcome to HealingWell.  Glad you've found our online community. It’s a great place to connect with others traveling the same road...you'll find much support, encouragement and advice from others who understand.

I am glad you have decided you need to seek out the help of the medical community.  Many things can cause fatigue and dizziness besides anxiety.  Last year (2012) the day after Christmas I realized that I was beyond fatigue and for months could not do much other than lay on the couch feeling bad as I had so much I wanted to do but no energy. 

I did see my psychiatrist who felt my antidepressant was not working and that I was depressed so she switched out meds which made me worse.  I also saw my PCP and we check a B12 level which indicated I was on the low side of normal so we increased how much B12 I take each day.............yet the fatigue continued even after we changed my antidepressant to one that worked well in the past.

In August, at my year physical, I was put through tons of tests and found out I had a very large colon cancer = fatigue.  My advice to all is to make sure you look for physical problems that may be caused by a medical problem.  Everything is not anxiety.

In your case I do hope your medical screening exam is all normal and your Dr. has great ideas to help you overcome your fatigue and anxiety.

I am here for you so keep on talking with us.

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