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Posted 4/9/2015 5:16 AM (GMT 0)
I've been struggling with anxiety/panic attacks for years now but the last couple weeks I've had severe panic attacks back to back. I'm feeling scared to leave my home. I don't want to go into another attack. Just trying to take my son to school this morning I went into panic. Any advice or does anyone else have this problem before?
Posted 4/9/2015 5:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi MK and welcome.
I am sorry to hear that your anxiety has ramped up recently.sad Setbacks do happen to us all, so know that you are not alone in your struggle, and we understand.
What if anything have you had success with in the past as far as anxiety management?
Is is perhaps time to talk to your doctor about a med adjustment?
Or perhaps a return to therapy?
We have some great self-help coping skills here in our Resources that may be of help to you. Practicing these daily can greatly reduce anxiety, symptoms and panic.
Here is the link...check it out and see if any look helpful to you.smile

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

Keep posting with us as well. We are here to listen and support anytime!
With encouragement,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 4/9/2015 9:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum I am pleased you have found us you will get good support here.

Sorry to hear you have been having panic attacks SC had advised you well so I have nothing else to add but just wanted to pop in and welcome you.

Stay with us.

Hibee
Posted 4/9/2015 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome MaKennaKristine23, SC gave you great advice and I really don't have anything to add, but I'm so happy you found us. We do care and understand, keep posting!!
Posted 4/9/2015 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all, just knowing that I'm not alone is making it a little easier. So I just keep rereading your replies. And I'm off to get started with therapy and medication so hopefully I can start feeling normal again.
Posted 4/9/2015 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Great job on being proactive and starting therapy and meds, you should see good days soon. Remember when starting a new med that you might experience more anxiety at first but it usually calms down in a week or two so hold out if you can. If it gets to be too much, calling your doctor is the first step and they can either reduce your dosage or start something new. I am wishing you all the best, Keep posting we will cheer you along your recovery. :)
Posted 4/10/2015 3:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hi MaKennaKristine23,
I can relate to everything you've said. I'm glad you are getting therapy and medication. I had allowed the anxiety (and depression) to keep me indoors for way too long before going back for help. Hope you see good results soon! Cindy
Posted 4/10/2015 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
MK,

Great to hear that you are getting started with the beneficial combo of Rx and therapy! Well done on getting the help that you need! :)

Keep us posted, and we will keep you in support!

Let us know how you are doing soon, okay?

S.C.
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