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Posted 4/6/2014 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi I'm 23 years old and experienced panic disorder a few month ago which included physical symptoms. I then didn't have any sort of attack till now when suddenly I start questioning things like my will power and sanity. For example I'd ask what makes me do what I'm doing and what stop me doing something else. Or what if I loose who I am etc.. This is really scaring me makes me kind of panic and break down at times. I feel like I can't express these thoughts to ppl around me they'll think I'm mad. I'd be grateful for any tips or explanations as to what's happening to me. Thank you
Ps I'm seeing a CBT but haven't told him about this yet

Post Edited (roseg) : 4/6/2014 5:13:08 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/7/2014 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
Rose,

Welcome to Healing Well. I'm glad that you're working on CBT. I believe it works quite well.

Have you checked out our Resources page? Or utilize the 'search' feature? You'll find quite a number of folks who experience similar feelings. (Those methods will yield the quickest results if you're looking for info).

Glad to have you aboard!





M.
Posted 4/7/2014 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Roseg and welcome!

I am sorry that you are going through this currently. It is so frightening to fear either losing one's mind or health. These are the two main concerns when talking about anxiety and panic. Some people fear that they are experiencing a phsyical emergency...while others are afraid that they are 'going crazy'.

Know that you are not alone, and that there are many who feel the same way.

I would encourage you to discuss this with your therapist, as that is the way for you to be treated as thoroughly for your spefic concerns as possible!

Check out the Resources that Merrida mentioned as well! It is full of great self-help ideas that you can use along with the things that you are learining in therapy. Here is the link:

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Keep talking with us as well. Support is an important part of recovery! We are here to listen anytime.:)

Scaredy Cat

Posted 4/7/2014 8:28 AM (GMT 0)
Dear Merrida and scaredy cat

Thank you for your replies. I went to bed last night hoping I'd wake up and it'd be gone. Unfortunately I woke up actively trying to make it go away in my head. It's like I've put a shield up in my head which is taking a lot of energy to keep up. I will have a look at ur links and will message me therapist today to explain. When I had the physical symptoms and thought I'd die or something I never thought it can be worse but this is so much worse cause u just don't know what's going on in your head. And I get scared that I'll do something stupid that I don't want to d.
I'm glad I joined the community here my boy friend always encouraged me to and now I know why.
Posted 4/7/2014 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
Roseg,

We are glad that you have joined us too! :)

It is going to be alright. Use your skills, and continue working in your CBT sessions...allowing your therapist to help, and you will gain victory over this fear.

Talk to you soon,

S.C.
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