Hello Lovey.
Isn't it amazing how many of us - panic folk type - were smokers? Glad you are here.
It is a tremendous feat we are all facing.. this self improvement stuff... quit smoking, get real with the anxiety stuff...
This is good stuff...
You will build miniatures. We will work that out right here. Really.
Well , shame on me for saying this...
I have been on a long road of this fun stuff... and have sat with many therapists... many whom I grew to respect and appreciate as people - HOWEVER - I have yet, to sit with someone who understands my mind enough to help me.
I have yet to find a therapist who is trained and professional enough to offer any direction.
I am very certain, that therapy is the only way to overcome.. and doing a lot of work/ self reality check/ etc... but I have not found anyone yet, who offers me insight, direction, guidance, help etc...
I read and try to teach myself... I work hard on myself every day.. thought process is constant discipline...
I don't know. I'm here, so that is indication I am not willing to throw in the towel to mental illness just yet. LOL.. I can still win this stupid fight!!!
Thanks much for this site.
Yes Anne, the fear of a panic attack is enough to make me pass out - IF I LET IT.
The first time you are swept over like a tidal wave.. and you analyze .. how did it happen what caused it etc... you are facing the feeling of immediate death...
it is so aweful, and you can't necessarily figure it out...
The frustration of not figuring out the cause ALONE can cause an attack. Not understanding or-the "belief" that you are out of control, the unpredictability etc...
You can work yourself up into hyperventilation/illness.. any number of things.. but the fear of duplicate experience can be enough for someone who does not understand the problem.
So, I guess my answer would be "I have no idea"..but I try.... (smile)
My Coping techinque at this point is simply distraction.
If I were in counseling, it would be more pro active I am sure.. but for now..
What gets me through.. i I HAVE to do 5 things/// thats it
more later.
Let me clarify. I was not being FUNNY.. It makes me angry.. I sent me OFF when I saw the "addiction and mental health"... It makes me so frustrated and discouraged.... so forgive me if I vented within my personality of sarcasm. Trust me when I tell you all this... This is no joke.
There is no one person in this room that understands that better than me. I cannot get away from myself.
And I cannot promise to post without occasional sarcasm or anger because that is who I am -and that is how I cope... but you sit tight.. because..
I too am looking for help and answers - and this is not the place for ME... good luck to all of you... This is a tough road - a very difficult life.. but it is workable.. so I am told.
Take care and God Bless...
Thank you kindly for your responses. I sought medical help yesterday, and met with a psychologist today. It has been an ongoing struggle for me in my panic disorder. I panic, because I am afraid to panic...
I self medicate, because I don't want to abuse my panic medication.... so I drink...
I cannot explain.. .but I am getting professional help. I will let you all know how it progresses and what I learn. Right now, is just the beginning.
This self help stuff is for the birds! Just kidding, it is hard, but it is the right thing. I want to do what is right,and what is best... so bear with me.
I am trying.
Well Suzy... I cannot answer all your questions with a black and white answer... but I can tell you, I had many traumas in my childhood that I have overcome, but that have slowed me up a bit in life...
I have analyzed to death... I have all the answers and reasons as to why I am "screwed up"... now I am in search of the fix... aside from medication.
I'm therapist shopping as we speak. Saw one today.. will interview another one next week... its so draining.. the process of finding someone you feel comfortable with.
I mean , if I get hit by a truck tomorrow, I dont want 37 shrinks to have files on me... (smile)
Oh well... we keep trying to be better, keep looking for help and answers... they will come.
thanks for listening
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