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Discussion Topic: Just plain scared
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 Stacey |
11-21-2004 @ 6:18 PM |
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Joined: Nov. 2004
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Hi, my name is Stacey. I had my first panic attack approx. 13 years ago. I've had slight to moderate once in while, nothing to really bother about. In the last 6 months, I've experienced panic attacks, anxiety attacks...you name it. The first ones started back in May, I think. They would be mild, last about a couple of days then just disappear! But then in August, woah! I can't remember the exact day, but I had heart pounding (thought it would jump out of my chest), chest pain, trouble breathing, sweating, extreme fear that I was going to die. I had every symptom, I know. I have lupus and fibromyalgia. In August, I begged to be taken to the er to see what was going on with me. I was scared to death! I found out that I had the panic disorder, anxiety, ptsd and I feel very uncomfortable in public situations where I don't know anyone. Anyway, I am now seeing a therapist. On meds...but I still have anxiety attacks, panic attacks and yes a little depression because of all the attacks. I am trying so hard to battle all of this. I'm afraid to be alone in my own home. In the morning when my hubby goes to work, I freak out. I feel that those around me that don't have this don't understand and are at times judging me. My dad did have his first attack about a while back and is on meds and is better. Finally he understands me too. I go to my parents home or my grandma's so I won't be alone. I really don't understand why my body is going through all this and feel that no matter what I try to do the symptoms, all those icky feelings, just won't stop. I now feel that I'm just rambling on...anyway, I also have the ocd to go along with it.
I'm on here in hopes of finding someone I can relate to. I need to talk to others who are going through the same things.
Stacey
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| Josie, Support Specialist |
11-21-2004 @ 6:36 PM |
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Joined: Mar. 2004
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Stacey,
Please continue to share your thoughts with us. There are many people within this support group that share the same questions and concerns as you. We are all a group of individuals who support each other.
If you look to the left of the screen under "TOOLS" you will find many supportive tests. These tests are not diagnostic tools and are not a replacement or substitute for a physician's advice. The purpose of these tests is to prepare you with information that you can present to your physician. When you're finished the test, you can either print your Final Report or email it directly to your doctor.
We also have developed a Panic Program. This program is 12-weeks and involves the tools mentioned above. Each session is based on the previous session, so we strongly advise that you work slowly through the program and not jump ahead.
These tests may or may not be for you but they are "free". If you have any question or concerns with our “TOOLS”, you can contact us at [email protected]. We are the Support Specialist for The Panic Center and are open to any questions or concerns you may have.
Josie
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The Panic Center Support Team.
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