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Posted 1/11/2016 3:52 AM (GMT 0)
I am struggling with my panic attacks. I am one of those types that when I start feeling the panic feeling I find something on my body that must be the cause. For example I will find a lump and will convince myself it is Cancer.

I want to know I am not the only
One. I feel like I am all alone.

I am still having peaks of panic, I can't eat, my bowels are playing up,
I feel dizzy, shaky and weak.

Tell me what you feel and what you do to deal.

Please please please! [img]
Posted 1/11/2016 4:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Case and welcome.

I am sorry you are going through this. You are so NOT alone...we all know what you are going through...and it is really rough.

First of all breathe. Slow, and deep. If you can control your breathing...most of your panic and symptoms will be relieved.

Next repeat this mantra:

"I am okay...this is just anxiety making me feel this way."

If you can change the negative scary thoughts...most of the anxiety will start to fade.

Do rounds of breathing and keep repeating the mantra.

If you feel able...check out our Resources at the top of the main forum page. There are more suggestions for you to explore there.

Post back when you feel calmer...and we can talk more, okay?

Breathe and repeat the mantra. You are going to be alright!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/11/2016 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi caseb86,
I am doing the same thing myself right now. I have aches and pains in my chest and I always think 'what if it's cancer'. I almost always follow this forum because I find I can relate to what a lot of people say. The moderators and others are very very supportive. You will realize many people have the same symptoms. I try to remember that anxiety can cause a lot of symptoms and I try to focus on breathing. At the beginning when I was really really bad, I would have to take an Ativan.
Cq
Posted 1/11/2016 12:04 PM (GMT 0)
Caseb86 start reading the forum you will find that most of us sound exactly like You, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/11/2016 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
I feel the same way as you, my anxiety is up and down, up and down. Right now I'm having frequent panic attacks, three in the last week, two of them out of a dead sleep. I'm thrown for days afterwards. It's very frustrating. I'm also getting really dizzy, which is a new symptom for me so that's driving my health anxiety crazy right now.
Posted 4/24/2016 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
I been having panic attacks since last August. I was taken by ambulance because I couldn't calm down. I'm 55 & believe it's hormonal since I'm not in complete menopause yet. They sent me home said everything was fine. I felt like an idiot. I had another one a week later but managed to just relax & breathe through it. Didn't have another until last week. This one was horrible. Tingling all down my left side, profuse sweating also i felt like some high voltage was pumping through my body. It left me cold for hours. I felt like I lost hours of time. The next day I went to urgent care because I felt so bad. My BP was 165/115! They wanted me to go by medic to the ER but I just drove myself. After 6 hours in ER my blood work confirmed no heart attack even though they wanted me to stay. I didn't. They want me to have a stress test which I will.
Today I had another severe panic attack where I honestly feel like I am losing my mind. I am over it now but the after effects are debilitating. I need to just share this to keep my sanity.
Teresa turn
Posted 4/24/2016 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Katz and welcome!

I am so sorry to hear of your panic issues. I know how this feels...and it is miserable. :(

Have you sought help of any type yet for anxiety?

There are many options to explore such as medication and/or therapy...

...as well as self help, which you can find at the top of the main forum page here in our Resources. Practicing the suggested exercises you'll find there can really make a difference in how you feel!

Know that you will be understood and supported here anytime you choose to post with us.

Please consider starting by our own thread of introduction if you feel comfortable doing so. Use the Post New Topic button, upper left toolbar.:)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 4/24/2016 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
I am already in therapy & take Ativan only when necessary. I do have to work on other avenues to help myself. I mostly need someone that can understand and relate.
I don't have a positive support system, which I think would be helpful. That's why I signed up on this site.
I appreciate your response. That is very comforting to me.

Blessings, Teresa 💙
Posted 4/25/2016 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
Well, you've got your support!! That is our main directive here.:)

Read through threads, take advantage of our Resources...and post anytime with our community.

We are glad to have you be a part of it! :)

Keep up the good work with your therapy, and have faith that all of these steps you are taking will bring you a good recovery!

S.C.
Posted 4/25/2016 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
Dear S.C.

Thank you so much!😸
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