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Katie, Hi! Two posts came through that were both similar, so i'm wondering if those were the two you are talking about. How are you doing?? Are you still just as anxious about being alone? From my experiences, my panic is always reinventing itself, just like Madonna. The last time, the big thing was being alone, and the feelings of derealization. Now, it's my obsessive thoughts, derealization, and pretty much being around people other than my boyfriend because i'm afraid of "losing it" and going nuts. I guess I feel somewhat uneasy being alone now. If it's just for a few hours i'm ok. But if my boyfriend is going to be gone for a few days, I begin to panic. Tomorrow I have to leave town with my sister in the morning, and i'm very nervous. I have a lot of derealization feelings in the car, especially when someone else is driving, and it makes me feel like i'm losing it. We will be spending the night at my grandmas for her birthday, (which is in the middle of no where). I just hope I can keep it all together. How long until your big move again Katie? I empathize with you about your fears. I am looking into joining a support group in my area. Never done it before, and I'm a little nervous. You said you have been having panic attacks since you were 8, may I ask if you know what triggered it? I began to have mine at age 12, after my next door neighbor died. WEll Katie, keep in touch. I will be out of town for until Sunday evening so unless I get on here tomorrow before I leave, I wont be able to check in with everyone. deedles
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I tried to reply to Deedles twice last night. It said my post went through, but it's still not on the site. Is there a problem? katie
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Hi, Deedles. You and I seem to have a lot in common. By far, my biggest fear is being alone. It kind of rules my life. I always have to know where everyone is, when they'll be home, where I can call them, could they come home if I needed them to. I go through the shaking and crying thing all the time. It's comforting to know there are others out there who have felt the way I feel. Thanks for sharing your experiences. You've made me feel a lot better about my specific anxiety. Katie
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Hi, Deedles. You and I seem to have a lot in common. By far, my biggest fear of all is being alone. My life revolves around knowing where everyone is and when they'll be home, can I call them, can they come and be with me, etc. It's a real comfort to know someone is out there who has felt the same way. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Katie
19 years ago 0 26 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
CharlotteNC, I have struggled with anxiety for years. Last year I went through a horrible struggle as well. I couldn't stand to be alone. I was terrified. When my boyfriend left for work, I would cry and shake with fear. I just want to reassure you that with proper help, it does pass, or at least lessen up. During that time, I took prozac, which did help, but after awhile, when I stopped with the meds, the panic creeped back, and here i am today. This time around I am trying to find a way to manage my thoughts and emotions better so that I can possibly cure this. I am going to start therapy. Some people really need meds to help them along with some sort of therapy. Taking meds alone is simply a way of coping for a while, one must do other things as well in order to retrain your mind. I began to take prozac this time again, but I had some disturbing side effects and an allergic reaction. We are all very strong capable people, and I think that eventually with some help perhaps we can learn to manage things better, at least this is what I hope. This will pass.
19 years ago 0 26 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
GABBS, It is so comforting to talk with others who have your same debilitating fears. I had to drive 3 hours last night through storms and pure darkness. I had horrible derealization the whole time, and literally thought that I was going to lose it and end up in the hospital. I felt like everything around me wasn't real. When I have these feelings, it makes me think more than ever that I'm losing my mind. Darkness is hard on my nerves. Do you ever get these feelings?? I'm happy that you are doing better, and that therapy works well for you. This is reassuring for me as well. Hang in there! deedles
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CharlotteNC101, I just wanted you to know I feel for you. We've spoken before. I'm from Greensboro, NC but on Sunday, I'll be moving to Nashville, TN. I'm terrified of my husband leaving me every day for Grad School classes at Vanderbilt. I'm sure I will be experiencing some of the same feelings soon. Hang in there. Sometimes, just having a regular routine helps me. I try to get up at the same time every morning and go to bed the same time every night. I also try to eat comforting foods when I'm really nervous (mine are frozen cheese pizzas and ritz bitz). I'm not exactly a cook.:) Please try the Klonopin if that's what your Dr. prescribed. I just started taking it in preparation for my move, and it seems to be helping me. Don't give up and keep in touch. We can give eachother moral support! Also, try lookin in the yellow pages or asking your Dr. about a support group in your area. That's what I'm planning on doing once I get to Nashville. I'll be thinking about you. Let us know how you are doing. Katie
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Hello Everyone. . .I have a question for you about general anxiety and restlessness. I have had panic attacks for awhile but in the last two weeks I have been in a "dungeon" having constant anxiety from the minute I wake up. I vomit a few times and then shake so bad. I just started Zoloft 25-mg and my doc gave me Klonopin but I am afraid to take it. Will I get out of this "rut" of barely being functional (I have barely gone out of house except for last night which was a wonderful night thank God) and am sitting alone in a new condo in a new city, with my husband traveling 5 nights a week. Am I going to feel like this forever or will I get out of this 24-hour chronic suffering?? Please give me any advice or personal stories.
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Hey Deedles! The therapy definitely helps. I always come out feeling reassured. I tried meds at first but then opted to try no meds and that has been going well. I have Xanax which I use when I am not able to talk myself through the panic. I was gievn Zoloft which does help but I'd rather not take meds. If your therapist recommends meds you can take them a while if you feel you need it. They definitely help. Best of luck with everything!!!!
19 years ago 0 26 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
GABS, thanks for responding. I am so happy to hear that thearpy has helped you!! Are you taking any meds on top of it>?? I am trying to work this out med free. I have an appt with a therapist in 5 days, and I am totally looking forward to it. All of these obsessive thoughts are making me depressed. I feel like I'm scared of everything now, even things that used to be fun for me. I have never seen a therapist before, but I know that I need to, and I am very hopeful that things are going to work out. Let me know how your coming along. keep your faith that things do get better, and this to shall pass. deedles

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