Possibly have Panic Disorder...need help
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Possibly have Panic Disorder...need help
| Tue, 03-15-2005 - 8:35pm |
I'm really afraid that I may have what's called panic disorder. This is a real problem to me, not just some vague phobia. I really need some advice from people who have this or knows someone with it. I am a 21yr old female. In the last yeat there have been major changes in my life that possibly could've triggered an underlying disorder. I have always been a "worry wort" but now its out of hand..Let me explain the changes, first off my parents moved out of state, I got my 1st Apt, new car, crashed new car, new relationship, college f/t, work f/t etc...Last October I had my 1st panic attack. I thought I was having a heart attack and went to the hospital. Then inbetween then and now I've had this impending feeling that things aren't right and obsess over when the next panic episode will be. I am going to get help for this ASAP but does anyone have any suggestions in the meantime? I had one yesterday and feel very axious today as if it will happen again.

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Hi there Jade,
I am sending you big hugs and happy thought vibes! I am in no way a professionsl but the faact that you are obsessing over the feeliong of impending doom is a big sign that you are suffering anxiety disorder. whether it is actually that or panic disorder is something that only a doc can tell you.
For right now this minute I can tell you that you are not alone. I have heard of so many people that thought they were having a heart attack and it turned out to be panic. Myself, I have never experienced it to that level but do know and understand that this is something that is very real and very frightening to you. No one here is going to make light of this problem, nor will anyone here tell you to "Just get over it".
I would suggest that you get examined by a psychiatrist. They can do an evaluation that may take hours to complete but is very thorough and gives them definate answers in regards to your diagnosis.
Most have found that if this is actually thier diagnosis that the best course of action is a treatment plan including both medications and talk therapy. The medications help to keep things under control while you are learning non-medication ways to deal with these situations.
I hope that you will continue to visit this site and look to those here that really know what you feel. They are a most wonderful and beautiful bunch of ladies, and I will swear to that!!
God bless and keep you,
Vicky
Blessings, Suz
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I have panic disorder and take medication and therapy to keep in control!
The dread of having another attack is awful!
This held me back so many times from doing things I wanted.
Try to distract yourself during these times when these thoughts come into your head.
You are not dying or going crazy!!
You feel like you are and have thoughts that you are but you are not.
Get medical help as soon as you can before it takes over!
I carried some stones my daughter gave me which I would hold when I got worried.
These feelings you have are like the ones I had- if you read the symptoms some or all of yours are probably there!
It does get better- much better!!
So get help and remind yourself you will feel better with help!
Take care! Judy
The other ladies gave you some great advice, but I just wanted to add that the biggest thing that has helped me is knowing that I am not crazy! There will be a better day. And I CAN overcome this. And YOU can too!! With the help of a good therapist you can learn to manage your stress and anxious feelings. You can learn to talk your self down from panic. You can learn the things you need to do to take care of yourself so you don't panic as often. This can and will get better. (((((Hugs)))))
Jess
Oh my goodness!!! this is a very serious thumbs up on your response, Jess!! It can be done and just how you said. I have been very sucessful in the past doing this and am in the process of doing it again!!!
It can be done!! We CAN overcome and it is in the way we allow ourselves to think!!
You go girl!!
Vicky!
Blessings, Suz
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Also, in response to your question about "panic" with, or without the presence of people, i have found that at times i would worry about having a "panic" emergency in the presence of others. Early on in this chapter of my life (and i firmly believe that it is a chapter, something that will end!!!!!), I suffered "panic" attacks in the presence of others just because i was scared to have an attack in their presence. I dunno.......these attacks are very odd to me, random at times, and others i know what brings them on (thats why we fear having more). Ultimately it comes down to changing something about us, our brain, and body is sending us a painful message.
Edited 3/28/2005 10:18 pm ET ET by flyguy2004
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