I'm new here and so far I have found myself a bit of relief by reading some of your comments. We've got a saying in Spain which is could be translated as "two in distress makes sorrow less" but just calling dumbs to those who find relief on that.
Anywaaaaaay, I was diagnosed with GAD and panic attacks one month ago and it's been the worse month of my life so far.
I was wondering if any of you has become obssesed with their breathing till a point where you feel a constat emptiness on your chest and shortness of breath.
I've overcome other symptoms so far, a lot of of them, in fact. And I'm proud that I can let myself go whenever a panic attack is starting (even if it's the worst feeling ever). But I do not seem to find a solution to this problem. My psychiatrist has increased my dossage of Alprazolam (I think for you guys it's called Xanax) to 1.25g a day + 1g of Deanxit. However, I feel very dizzy, numb and I often have a feeling like if I was about to faint. Does anyone get those feelings too?
I'm just seeking for people who are going or have gone through the same and can give some tips. I have even got to the point where I think that my medication might be causing it. Although my psychiatrist denies it.
Sorry for the long paragraph! And thank you all for reading me!
I've had that feeling even when "resting" (as if people with GAD rested at all :P)
I think it might be close to what derealization feels like. I've got it chronic since my panic attacks started and I sometimes feel like my surroundings are unreal too, as if I was living in a dream.
But again, it's all due to anxiety. And I've realised that the more you pay attention to it, the longer it stays with you.
I also suffer from DP/DR along with my GAD and panic attacks. In my case, I see the world as if I was wearing someone else's glasses. It feels like if there was a fog in between my eyes and the world. My friends and family often seem like strangers to me, but even though I have still fallen in love and hug my family every time I see them.
If you need any more info about it, just feel free to ask. It's "super normal" when you have a high level of anxiety apparently. I freaked out the first time I felt this way one month ago, but the more you get used to it, the less symptoms you get :)
The fact that you're surviving means a lot more that what it seems, actually. Many people (and I include myself here) get a really intense fear of dying of it, thinking that we must have some other serious health issue. So even if we are condemned to learn to survive, at least with the time the intensity lessens at some points because we already know all the symptoms.
I really hope and think that you will get yourself out of this one :)
Memories can play with us sometimes and make us feel more anxious. I keep repeating certain images in my mind that are disturbing and cause to increase my anxiety.
In any case, let us know how it goes with the doctor :) I've got mine tomorrow. Such a coincidence
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