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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2101

Hello, I just wanted to say hi to DazedMommy and say welcome to the forums.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Hi Mandy, Welcome to the group! We encourage you to begin working through the therapy program located in your session diary. It alone has been helpful to many in better managing their anxiety. Our health educators are also available to you if you have any questions along the way. Dazed Mommy, Please consult your physician or pharmacist before changing your dosing. Your recent pregnancy may be playing a big role in the effectiveness of your medication and it is therefore best to seek counsel from him/her. Changing your dosing abruptly, too much of an increase and a lack of continuity is not only counterproductive but can be dangerous to your health. Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11

I feel the same way. The attacks are under control most of the time but there are times when wide open spaces and many different scenarios. The one I really find trouble is going to the store and not being able to go down the isles. I feel there is hope for us. Through positive affirmation we need reprogram our brains with positive thoughts. I thought of trying the Linden Method it cost $200 and there are many testimonials on the site. I was hoping to find some tools here for ridding my Panic attackks. Mandy, have hope and faith in God. You will recover and be made well. God bless you Mandy!!

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4

Hello, my name is MAndy... I am 21 years old and am terrified of living with these Panic Attacks. I have had them for most of my life but I have been able to manage them mostly until this year. I want to be able to live a normal life, have kids and possibly get married, but these attacks seem as if they are threatening my chances of ever living a good life. I hope that if someone has ever felt the way that I felt that they can shed some light on this situation and tell me that there is life after Anxiety. :)

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 477

DazedMommy: Thanks for the nice post. From all this nasty anxiety, we really do get something out of it, strangely.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 313

Hi Everyone... First of all thank you for all taking the time to read my post and reply. I definately appreciate it. Mike, you have reassured me in the way that I needed in that moment... thank you. Everything you say is true and most times I can talk myself through these thoughts but as I stated this setback was a bit unexpected. No real stressors etc. Isn't that how it all starts though? ..lol.. if I remember back to the beginning..which I try not to very often. Being a Type A personality too doesn't help me at all.. the need to "control" or "have control" in my life is the only way I like it.. LOL.. but unrealistic I know... This journey has been rough at times but for those of you going through it - it does get better. My life has been for the most part amazing... and the good days FAR outnumber the bad days... You just need to remember that it isn't forever.. Live in the moment and TRY not to focus too much on the "what if's".. hard to do sometimes.. I know. I also know that everything I've gone through has made me a more compassionate person and a person who is a lot less judgemental than I once was. Like the saying goes.. until you've walked in my shoes... or his shoes.. You just don't know.. As a result of all this YUCK I've learned to appreciate the good in ALL people and to be more sensitive to those who are dealing with things.. Who woud've known that the stigma attached to "mental illness" label would someday apply to my life.. No longer do I tell people to "get over it" or "just let it go".. I'm feeling back to myself now and a lot more "in control".. ha! .. and I think a lot of it has to do with this forum and knowing I'm not alone. Thanks everyone.. :) I believe in karma..so what comes around goes around.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11

Hello, I have taken Paxil,Zoloft,Lexapro and they all subdued the Panic/anxiety. I do not want to be on drugs the rest of my life that is why I am here. My wife says why can't you be strong and not let it bother you. I tell her I don't know I just know that I need you to understand. I was thinking, she has never had the terror of losing your mind. That is the most frightening thing about the disorder. I can relate to your experiences. Thanks.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Dear Dazed Isn't it amazing how much people who have anxiety have in common in terms of fears, senses and overall angst. For the longest time I have thought I was completely alone in these thoughts and fears. Then I started asking trusted people questions such as "do you ever feel like this, or does this ever happen to you" It is suprising how many people, those who have anxiety and those who don't have had similar discomforting thoughts. I dare to think that perhaps I "we" are more 'normal' than we give ourselves credit for. You reminded me of the first time anxiety hit me. I was sitting with a friend and then this wave of unrealness washed over me. I remember asking my friend "who are you. Who am I" It was as if I left my body and was watching me from above...I felt so detached. It was the most terrifying event in my life and I thought I was going mad and that made me even more terrified. The beauty of it now is that whenever that feeling has returned over the past years, I can never be as frightened as I was the first time...I see that as improvement and in a strange way comforting. Recently one of my students confided that he had this situation happen to him and I was able to reassure him that he wasn't losing his mind and that he was probably suffering from anxiety....The relief on his face was palpaple...anyhow take care and chat soon, lots of luck and thanks for help me keep things in context... MIKE

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 778

Hello Dazed -Mommy nice to meet you . Ive been here for two weeks now myself and although im still 'in a highly anxious state' have found this site a godsend . I can relate to quite alot of what you are saying as well . I have had five childen and after each one i became more and more axious . Its great to talk :)

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 313

Hi Mike.. OMG... I could've used your examples myself. The fears you described used to be my most troublesome. I really feared being locked up.... and wasted a lot of time wondering when it would happen. I've waited for a lot of things because of this disorder and although I know I can "beat" it.. and did for many years.. This setback though made me realize that it is never really gone and that sometimes life throws you a curveball. I am VERY thankful to hear you share my thoughts though as it does make you feel very isolated when it's happening. Also, sharing those feelings sound crazy to other people who don't have anxiety. They can't wrap themselves around the fact that we "obsess" about such things. As they just say "don't worry about it"..lol... Thanks for replying and hopefully if I can meddle with my paxil a bit, I'll find a new balance. I'm weaning my second baby.. so I'm sure it's not helping my hormones.. Sorry if that was TMI.. too much information..LOL.. Take care...

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