Aftermath of Anxiety attack

Hi Mandy-

This is quite common after a panic attack. I know all too well. It could just be an "anxiety hangover." That can last for some people, several days.

It could be depression too from the shock to his nervous system. For me, when the crap lingers, I've gone to my psychistrist & have taken an anti depressant. That's a decision between hubby & his doctor but in my case, it's difficult to get out of the "hole" w/o the help of medication.

Another thing is to implement coping skills & frankly, see a therapist trained in anxiety & depression.

In the meantime, educate yourself too on how you can help him as a caregiver & to understand the affliction.

I'm on a bandwagon right now, recommending an old book called "Hope and Help for your Nerves" by Dr Claire Weekes." If your husband can concentrate enough to read right now, this is a very straightforward book to read.

Have him come on here too if he likes! We are very supportive & compassionate here & we have men here too. Tell him we would welcome him with open arms & understand exactly what he's going through.

It's safe to say the majority of us here, including myself, have experienced every symptoms he's having.

He's going to be ok but it's going to take some work & courage (something that's hard when we feel so out of it but possible!), & he can heal from this & likely become stronger because of it.

Sending you both all the best-
Lisa