So Sick of Anxiety
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| Thu, 01-19-2006 - 2:06am |
Hello,
I am new to this sort of thing. While surfing the net for some better solutions I stumbled accross the message boards.
About 1 1/2 years ago I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia. At first I went through alot of denial, and wouldn't hear of it. Things continued to get worse so I finally went to see a therapist. They put me on a couple different meds and as time went on with the meds and the therapy things seemed to get a little better, but I was still incredibly tired. My husband doesn't understand it at all and gets extremely frustrated and doesn't understand why driving and other things bother me, yet he wont go to a therapy session with me to understand it better. Nice hey...so about 8 months ago I got sick of going to therapy sessions and sick of taking meds..When I went off of them I felt great, things started looking up, not sure if it was not taking the meds or if life was just peachy at that time...Recently my work place was bought out. In that buyout my job got reduced, reduced hours and money. I have been searching frantically for a new job to make money again, but so far no luck.. My bills are piling up, my new boss is extremely anal, my family has to make sacrifices for my lack of money coming in and things are really adding up. Last week I had my first panic attack in about 6 months. I was driving when it happened...Really thought I was gonna pass out at the wheel...which made things worse. Ever since then, I am having dificulty doing simple things again.
Anybody have any ideas as to what I can do to help this subside?
So Sick of Anxiety
tina_bell70

Welcome, Wow a year that is Great!!!I am glad you found the board. It is great with all super women and they all are so helpful. I am so sorry things are not going well right now for you and yours. Some Dh's don't understand but,there are several website links that are on the board that can help people understand. It is hard for me to understand sometimes and I live with it. The more he is willing to know what you are going threw the better. Just start from the begining again see your pdoc and let them know what is going on and try again, There are several very good mangenment tips and tools also on the board, there is chat tonight to, it is alot good infor,from 9:00pm to when they stop having fun LOL, but come by and meet everyone.. they can give you more infor. So glad you came!! I hope you will come be part of the board you sound like you have alot to offer also and us too,hang in there...We are here for you.
In my Prayers
Lynn
Hello, Tina! It's great to know that you found our caring community. You are NOT alone & I hope that gives you some comfort. We have many folks with your diagnosis( I am one of them)
Jan
Thank you so much for responding to me. It does help to know that there are others out there that understand just what I am going through.
I can unerstand what you mean about my dh not understanding this illness. I guess I just thought that he would be able to help me more instead of hinder me if he understands more. But I do get what you are saying...
Thank you so much for your encouragment it really does help.
Tina
Thank you so much for your encouragement and kind words. I probably would benefit from seeing a doctor again. Just switched insurances so I will have to find a new doctor. But your right it probably would be a good thing to try. It would be great if I could get my dh to even read about it, but oh well. He will just have to deal with it just like I have to deal with it. Hopefully some day he will understand or try to understand some of it any ways. It is a hard thing to remember the coping strategies. Especially once you are feeling better, then you kinda begin to take it all for granted again. I will just have to keep journaling and practicing my coping.
I think when ever I have a period of time especially as long as this last one without panic or anxiety you kinda hope that it has gone. I guess it probably never will go away. I just have keep trying to make it better.
Thanks for your help. God Bless.
Tina
Hi Again Tina,
You sound like a very strong person and seeking help is one way I see that and another is,the job thing,You are not just sitting there and not doing anything, you are a survire, and you know the saying "When one door shuts, another one will open" I belive that with all my heart and I feel that is what will happen with you. Lack of Finances!!! would panic anyone,I know though being the type of person you seem like you are, good things will come your way, Please keep me posted, your courage and experinces threw all of this is a helping tool for us and others, so hang in there and keep on keeping on.
In my Prayers and thoughs
Lynn
Hi Tina & welcome!!
Sheri Ann