Having 1st panic attack in a while :(

Hello all! So glad I thought if this forum tonight. I'm in the midst of my first panic attack in a while. I even know what brought it on. Anxiety plus healthy anxiety. I mean, even taking Klonopin gives me anxiety sometimes because it's a pill. So, I had to take a new medicine for a feminine issue. It's a normal medicine, lots of people have taken it. But I never have. I even made sure to tell my doctor not to give me anything with side effects of nervousness/anxiety/heart racing. There are no harmful side effects. Well...that's how I'm feeling A bundle of shaky nerves! I know it's ALL in my head but it's so hard to calm down. I needed to share somewhere where people understand. I know I'm ok. I know it's not the medicine. It's my head. Oh, how I wish I could get out of that head of mine sometimes!

Thank you for reading, for your compassion and for understanding. Any tips to de-stress and stop health anxiety thinking? I hope you all are having a nice evening.

Thanks, Stacey! You're absolutely right. That's the best thing to do in this situation. When I create it in my head. Oh, anxiety, it's so mean.

Thank you!!!

Hi Liz, sorry you are dealing with anxiety and panic, I understand and know it is no fun. In fact my anxiety is a bit high tonight too. I also understand health anxiety, it can consume you if you let it, so don't let it. Repeat the Mantras that Jake's mom said over and over again until you're feeling better.

Have you checked out our resources? There is a couple self help links for health anxiety, I'll post them for you below. Take a look at them and try to see if they work.

Health Anxiety - A Self Help Guide:

www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypochondria/pages/introduction.aspx

Helping health Anxiety

www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_id=53

Hi Liz

Hope you are feeling a bit better today?

Sorry to hear you had a panic attack and are having problems with your health anxiety but it sounds like you have a good understanding of what is going on which is great.

Have a look into Mindfulness Meditation it is really effective in helping you to relax and become grounded in the here and now.

Hope you feel better soon.

Hibee