Hi i'm new to this nightmare. I had my
first panic attack 1 year ago. I have
since had 3 major attacks that warranted a
ride in the ambulance. Thought I was
having a heart attack. I'm 46 with 3
teenage sons and have never had this kind
of trouble in my life. I refused to
beleive that anxiety was the problem but
after evey cardio test, blood test , musle
test that exists i've run out of options.
I have resufed to take the meds beause
i've refused to believe this was
happening. The onset of my last panic
attack was a week of heart palputations
severe chest pain sweating you guys knowww
the drill. Right up till a 2 hour panic
and another ride to the hospital 3 days
ago. Out of desperation I logged on to
this site and I just want to thank each an
every one of you for your support, in each
message I read I saw a piece of myself.
The admission of the problem has begun for
me. I began zanex & lexapro today and
i'm not sure whats ahead. I don't
understand what has brought this on, maybe
to many years of raising kids. I'ts just
sort of daunting that all of these
physical symtoms are in my mind but I have
noticed that in the last year my mind is
dwelling on weird stuff. Any comments are
appreciated and again thanks for being
here. I feel really stupid ya know
tired mom
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sarahk
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 108 Location: England
Posted: 05-18-05 07:33am
Well, I feel for you. Ive been right
where you are.
I used to get very embarassed about my
attacks, had a few at work and thought
people thought I was a freak. I used to
get them very bad, my fingers and toes
would curl up and my mouth would tense and
I would have pins and needles all over.
My attacks lasted for 2 maybe 3 years and
now I dont get them at all!
I'm sure its different for everyone but
i'm sure that perscribed drugs made me
worse. All I wanted to feel was 'normal'
but drugs made me feel mongy and not
right...Which therefore led to me having
more pannic attacks! I started looking
for other ways of overcoming my attacks,
so I went to the herbal shop and tried
natural remodies like camomile tea and
natural herbal pills called quiet life. I
swear this helped me through and have
since lots faith in some (emotion
controlling!) drugs.
I too was parranoid about my heart and
palpatations, I thought I was having a
heart attack and have had all the possible
checks to make sure there was nothing
wrong with my heart.
Anyways, I just wanted to let you know
that there is light at the end of the
tunnel! It may take time to overcome your
attacks but you will find a way!
Good luck!
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adambaum
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 54 Location: Home- Peoria, IL
Posted: 05-20-05 12:17pm
Wendy I am having the same problems you
are and I want you to know that you are
not alone.
From immediate help: dont underestimate
the power of slow deep breathing.
I know that anxiety can last for hours and
days but if you have an attack realize
that it will only be real bad for a matter
of 15 seconds and then you have survived
it. This ongoing event can be exhausting
and scary but I would like you to know
that I am here for you.
Prescribed drugs kinda made things worse
for me, so I took ativan when things got
real bad and worked on relaxing and
evolving my lifestyle to something less
strenous. I am getting better and I
believe everyone can too.
Faith hope and determination
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Lennon
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Posts: 82 Location: Canada
Posted: 06-03-05 02:35am
Hi wendy, i'm new here but I had my first
panic attack when I was 11. I'm 34 now
and didn't know anyone else in the world
had anxiety until I was 21. I haven't had
an attack in years and have my anxiety
under control without drugs. There's two
fears involved with a panic attack. The
adrenaline itself and your fear of it.
The second fear is what brings it back.
The next time you have an attack, instead
of saying....Oh god here it comes
say...........Ok, here it comes........Big
deal.....Do all you can panic. Try to
intensify it and you'll find it's limited
to what it can do. If you take away your
fear of it and just let the panic do all
it can while you sit there and feel what
it's doing, it isn't scary. I know that
sounds impossible but I bet you'll feel a
small bit of calm the first time you don't
shrink from the panic. It takes time but
everytime you feel one come on......Invite
it and you'll be laughing at it soon
enough.
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lily25
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Posts: 17 Location: Florida
Panic Attacks Posted: 06-12-05 16:21pm
Hi everyone I have the same problem as
everyone her ei have had anxiety attacks
since I had my first baby and they were
really bad they are like wendy said I
alway think i'm having a heart attack and
now i'm pregnant so they have gotten bad I
didnt have a any for almost 3 years
because I was on paxil and it helped me a
lot, I hope I can get out of this on day,
the whole thing of trying to make it worse
is does work when you try to make it
happen it doesnt happen it actually goes
away I read it and I tried and it worked.
Good luck and god bless you.
