Hello everyone, my name is jasmine. I need your advice... My husband, 31 years old, had a difficulty breathing at home last March (He thought he had a heart attack). The doctor told him that he had had a panic attack. Even though he was frightened that day, he has not had another attack for almost an year. He has told me that he woke up in the middle of night a couple of times and thought he was dying before. That has not happend for almost year either. I did some research on the internet and found out that fear of dying is also a symptom of panic disorder. My husband has forgotten about panic attack ,like nothing happended. He doesn't even know that fear of dying is associated with panic disorder. My questiong is... should I tell him what I found out about panic attack or just let it go since he is doing fine? Thanks...
Marianne, thank you so much for a great advice. I was dying to hear from someone. I sincerely hope you feel better...
After I read your reply, I started to think that I may have been paranoid. My husband has not had attacks for a year, I even asked him casually if he still wakes up in the middle of night being scared of dying. He said "oh, no !" He has been very positive and active even though he is worried about getting a new job in this bad economy. I should stop asking him how he feels lately, what he is thinking about lately over and over again. I am just worried...
The reason I started researching is my friend. She recently told me that she has suffered panic attacks for 8 months. She said she was too embarrassed to tell me. 1 year ago, I thought my husband was just tired. I did not research or thought about it well. After she told me the symptoms she has, I was freaked out.
I will not say anything to my husband since he is doing fine.... but I will stick around and read everyone's comments. I don't even know what I can do for my friend but I want to be there when she needs me...
Marianne, thanks again.
Trish and Loana, thanks for your advices. How are you guys doing? I sincerely hope you are doing good... I almost told my husband what I have learned about panic disorder and also my friend's condition. I really thought that he should know more about this disorder. In case he had another panic attack in the future, at least he would know that it would not kill him. But I couldn't do it. He is doing great. What if he keeps thinking about it ? I just don't even want him to remember how scared he was that day. I watch him closely everyday but he does not show any signs of anxiety. As for my friend, I told her that I would always be there for her if she needs me 3 weeks ago but she hasn't called me or e-mailed me yet. We used to hang out a lot but it feels like she is far away now... She doesn't go out unless her family is with her now. I really miss her and our friendship. I don't want her to think that I'm too pushy, so I stopped calling her. I want to help her but how ?! Do you think she will open up to me again ? I do know that she has gone through a lot but I miss her so much. Am I being impatient? Oh god, I keep thinking about her every second...
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