flackie
04-11-07, 09:52 PM
hey everyone,
I'm 23 years old and for the last few months have been suffering from really severe panic attacks. I have had some really awful symptoms which include chest pain, really fast heart rate, missed heartbeats, feelings that i cannot breathe, shaking, insomnia,dizzyness and a constant dry mouth. Plus feelings of doom and feelings that i have some awful disease that my doctor isnt telling me about!
I have had lots of tests done and all have been clear but its taking a long while for me to realise that it is just purely anxiety. I have my first counselling session tomorrow and am currently off work because my panic attacks have been so severe that i have felt really scared about going out of the house.
I used to constantly check my pulse but am making a real effort not to do this anymore as it only fuels my anxiety!
I have read so many books and internet sites on panic attacks and am slowly learning to deal with the panic attacks and am really glad to say that i can now see a happy future ahead! I am due to go back to work next week and am slowly going outside and further away from home. I still have really bad days and sometimes i feel like i am going backwards instead of forwards but i have to keep going and as the days go on i feel like i am getting stronger.
I just wanted to share my feelings with everyone else and i want everyone to know that you too will all get stronger and you can beat this. Its so comforting to know that so many other people have anxiety problems and i know i still have a long way to go but i am not going to let this beat me! I would be really grateful if you could all share some of your experiences with me and if i can help in anyway i will do so!
Take care
Vicki
I'm 23 years old and for the last few months have been suffering from really severe panic attacks. I have had some really awful symptoms which include chest pain, really fast heart rate, missed heartbeats, feelings that i cannot breathe, shaking, insomnia,dizzyness and a constant dry mouth. Plus feelings of doom and feelings that i have some awful disease that my doctor isnt telling me about!
I have had lots of tests done and all have been clear but its taking a long while for me to realise that it is just purely anxiety. I have my first counselling session tomorrow and am currently off work because my panic attacks have been so severe that i have felt really scared about going out of the house.
I used to constantly check my pulse but am making a real effort not to do this anymore as it only fuels my anxiety!
I have read so many books and internet sites on panic attacks and am slowly learning to deal with the panic attacks and am really glad to say that i can now see a happy future ahead! I am due to go back to work next week and am slowly going outside and further away from home. I still have really bad days and sometimes i feel like i am going backwards instead of forwards but i have to keep going and as the days go on i feel like i am getting stronger.
I just wanted to share my feelings with everyone else and i want everyone to know that you too will all get stronger and you can beat this. Its so comforting to know that so many other people have anxiety problems and i know i still have a long way to go but i am not going to let this beat me! I would be really grateful if you could all share some of your experiences with me and if i can help in anyway i will do so!
Take care
Vicki
