bobette
11-08-06, 11:40 AM
Hey everyone, I'm 21 and have been suffering from panic attacks ever since i was about 15. My first one was so severe it caused me to be sick and I went through a period of not being able to eat in public because I thought that I would have an attack and be sick. Over the years, I have taken little steps to become more confident about being in public in general.
I now live quite a normal life, I have recently graduated from uni and have a job in a primary school that starts in september. Lately, I have been finding it much more difficult to keep on top of the attacks because I have been spending alot of time on my own (my mum and bf work full time) and its just been the anniversary of my dads death (he died last year).
I do think that anxiety has alot to do with your family. My mum is on medication as she suffers from palpitations, which were brought on by her having to care for my dad who was ill for a long time. I believe that this affected me, although she managed to hide it very well but you can not help but sense the way a parent feels, esp if your very close to them. I have took this as a blessing because I have someone who can understand what is happening.
I myself am not on any medication because I believe that you have to sort out your own feelings. Many times I have felt like taking tablets but in my opinion that wont solve my thoughts and feelings of anxiety, only suppress the symptoms. When I am anxious, I pick my arms and ironically, when I am having a panic attack, I tap my arms at pressure points to help me relax (a technique I got off Paul McKennas tv programme!!).
If anyone has had similiar experiences or just wants to chat, (i'm a great listener!) then please message me,
"Walk into this world with your head up high"
Loadsa smilies :)
Bobette
I now live quite a normal life, I have recently graduated from uni and have a job in a primary school that starts in september. Lately, I have been finding it much more difficult to keep on top of the attacks because I have been spending alot of time on my own (my mum and bf work full time) and its just been the anniversary of my dads death (he died last year).
I do think that anxiety has alot to do with your family. My mum is on medication as she suffers from palpitations, which were brought on by her having to care for my dad who was ill for a long time. I believe that this affected me, although she managed to hide it very well but you can not help but sense the way a parent feels, esp if your very close to them. I have took this as a blessing because I have someone who can understand what is happening.
I myself am not on any medication because I believe that you have to sort out your own feelings. Many times I have felt like taking tablets but in my opinion that wont solve my thoughts and feelings of anxiety, only suppress the symptoms. When I am anxious, I pick my arms and ironically, when I am having a panic attack, I tap my arms at pressure points to help me relax (a technique I got off Paul McKennas tv programme!!).
If anyone has had similiar experiences or just wants to chat, (i'm a great listener!) then please message me,
"Walk into this world with your head up high"
Loadsa smilies :)
Bobette
