Hey everyone,
so right now I feel like my heart is racing, my anxiety is super high, and everything is making me want to scream. Can anyone else relate to what I am feeling?? It comes on SO suddenly, I'm not even sure what the trigger for it is. Please tell me someone else knows what this feels like and that I am not losing my mind.
Yes! I know that feeling very well - horrid!! No, you're not losing you're mind! If it's happening repeatedly it's probable you have what's known as panic disorder - it's so not fun, but there is help for it! I now have PTSD and can get some pretty severe attacks even though I know what they are and can usually help myself calm down. *Hugs* You're not alone, tons of people get panic attacks and I believe most are able to overcome the disorder in time. Hope you're feeling better now!!
I have had panic attacks for years. Lovett gave you some good advice. They are truly terrible when they come out of no where. Big crowds really set me off. I hope you are better now.
Hello, yes I too know that feeling very well....4 years ago I had a severe breakdown, with anxiety and panic, it was an awful phase in my life, and I've been left with a panic disorder and have PTSD, with flash backs and bad dreams, taking me back to that time.
Even though I manage to control it now with the help of medication and lifestyle changes It always "simmering" under the surface in certain situations and comes back in my dreams.
Not good that others go through this, but good to know we're not alone.
Love Lucy xxx
Hello,
Hope you're feeling a bit more settled now......you are not losing your mind.....it's very real and very unsettling.
I had a severe anxiety/panic nervous breakdown 4 years, the racing thumping heart used to really scare me, fortunately I no longer get that, but I still have some social anxiety, but I am on medication and have made some lifestyle changes to ensure I feel safe and comfortable in my everyday life.
I take a beta-blocker - Bisoprolol 5mg a day, to keep my heart ticking away at a steady level, I've given up work now, which used to contribute to these panic episodes and I have a nap each afternoon, just for an hour or so, I shut the door, and shut the world out for that time...I find it helps.
I also take Venlafaine in the morning and Mirtazapine 15mg at night, both have anti-anxiety properties. I've been on these for 3 years now, not sure if it's the lifestyle changes or the medication that has helped me, possibly a bit of both but I will not be coming off them....as the thought of going back to how I felt fills me with horror.
I'd certainly recommend you see your doc about this.....I tried to manage alone to start with but that didn't work, you need help to combat this and get it under control....then you will start to feel better and more confident.
Keep in touch....I know how you feel.
Love Lucy xx
Hi Ahava31,
I have PTSD and take Hydroxyzine for anxiety. I agree with Lovett on the deep breathing. Meditation has helped me as well.