A little over 2 years ago I had my first
panic attack after smoking some marijuana
while going through a break up with my
girlfriend that was my fault. From fear
that I would be put in a straight jacket I
didn't tell anyone and my anxiety got
progressively worse to the poiint of me
not sleeping and feeling completely oout
of control. Being a college student I
drank on the weekends because I didnt want
my friends to think I was crazy. I
believe I started to fall into a deep
depression, as every day was worse than
the next. So I finally learned that I
was making the problem even worse the
whole time, fearing all the phsicaly
aspects and what not. So here I am, a
week before I turn 21 and all I want is to
enjoy my 21st birthday with my
friends....I now feel in control but are
my negative habits too strong for me too
break?? I usually feel pretty out of it,
and I am lacking energy and enthusiasm for
sure. I'm not the type that likes
medication but if it will help me be
happy, and it is possible to get off, i'll
do it, but i'd much rather do it
naturally. Should I just continue trying
to heal myself or see a doctor??? And
suggestions would be greatly
appreciated...Thank you sooo much
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rob-e
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 1 Location: CA
I Can Sympathize... Posted: 09-07-05 15:38pm
I feel for you jake. I too went through
something similar when I was in my early
twenties and living in venice beach, ca.
What are your current "negative habits"
that you are referring to and what methods
are you using to "try and heal yourself"?
I found that removing the use of
controlled substances, while not easy,
greatly increased my ability to think
"clearly" about my situation. Once I
could react to my surroundings without any
outside influence, I was able to make
small strides in gaining control of my
life and went from a feeling of panic to
one of purpose. From a medical
perspective I don't know much about your
options, but thought I would share what
helped me.
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Jake20
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 34
Thank You Posted: 09-07-05 17:05pm
Thanks for your reply,
by negative habits I meant worrying,
since it took me so long to realize my
problem was my thoughts, are they too
solid for me to break???? I guess the
only method i'm using is i've been taking
st. Johns wort, meditating, and trying to
be aware of my thinking so I can change.
This probably isn't enough is it? And I
dont ever smoke pot, and I do drink, but
its not like I need it...I just do it as
an effort to not loose my sense of self
maybe?? To tel you the truth I really
dont even feel the alcohol that
much......Hm...I'm pretty confuse. Ive
always been a very moderate person when it
comes to putting things in my body, thats
why i'm hesistant to get on
meds.....Blaaaa i'm so confused....Thanks
again for your reply...Take care and I
hope you are feeling better
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Kansas
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Posts: 93
Posted: 09-07-05 17:43pm
Hey I have panic attacks too. I dont
know that I can help you because I am
still working on dealing with my own. I
think getting on this message board has
really helped me just by having other
people to talk to who are going through
and feeling the same things I am. Panic
attacks can be so scary and they made me
feel so alone cuz no one else around me
has them. I dont really like taking
medications either but sometimes we have
to, and its not forever. I am taking
welbutrin now but I am thinking they will
probably change it since I am still having
panic attacks. I am also getting
theropy. I havent had very many sessions
yet but I think it will help me just
talking to someone and having them listen
to me. I know this probably doesnt help
but dont give up. Everyone on here is
pretty good at helping one and other so
keep posting if it helps.
Tia
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truckstophero
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 84 Location: alabama
Posted: 09-07-05 18:48pm
I suffer from it all. Panic, anxiety,
sickness, labyrithitus, nausea, post
traumatic stress disorder..
I would highly recommend not medicating
yourself. Go to a doctor, it makes you
feel os good to be understood and have
someone tell you that everythig is ok, its
normal, you are not going to die, you will
get over it, and to keep constantly
checking up on you each couple of months
.. You will start to see your progress
and that makes it easier to continue.
After 7 months I finally have stopped
getting bad panic attacks, my anxiety is
lower, my shakes have gone down, my chest
still hurts and I get nauseous but the
impending doom feeling has gone quite
alot.
I take pills for my ear condition but
nothing for anxiety.. I just try and keep
occupied and accept the illness more than
anything, just accept you have it.. Dont
fight it, and then it will slowly fade
away.
