My panic is growing. Help!
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My panic is growing. Help!
| Wed, 02-08-2006 - 12:53am |
I need some help. Does anyone relate? I'm having trouble with certain triggers and panic attacks. It has come to the point where certain thoughts, objects, people, and places bring on that dreadful fearful panicky feeling. For instance, I had a panic attack at a movie theatre once, and whenever I saw some of the people I went with that time, I would start to become anxious. Has anyone ever experienced this? Its so terrible because I am starting to associate these terrible experiences and feelings with the things, places, and people I love! I really really need some help now. I really don't feel like a normal person.. The thoughts that enter through my mind are so surreal like my mind is some kind of horror film.
-LernersPetite

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Hi Lerners_petite,
I am sure that not having the insurance has to be a big stressor for you. In my state NY, we have the Healthy NY program which helps people get health insurance if their employer does not provide it or out of work, etc. Maybe your state offers something, I cannot believe that you cannot get the proper medication that would help you. This is a horrible situation. I am sure when things get more in order and you have the security of knowing that you are covered medically this will be a big weight off of your shoulders.
I hope that tomorrow is a better day!! Remember you are not alone and we all understand!
Paula
I have had panic disorder for a long long time!
I am much improved and can completely relate to your
association of people and places and panic!! Like everyone
has said medication and therapy work---
Try to keep on with your life and friends and not let these
feelings take over your life!! I hope your insurance comes
through soon!! Take care!! Judy
Hi Lernerspetite-
I think just about everyone on this board can relate. I just started having PAs a couple months ago, and I absolutely know what you are talking about. After the first few episodes, I was afraid to return to the restaurants where I had them and to eat with the people I was with when I had them.
I feel that anxiety frequently, but not as severe as I did at first. I've decided nobody will think anything of it if I excuse myself to use the restroom, so if I feel one coming on I just go to the ladies' room and wait it out. Nobody I know is tacky enough to ask why I took so long in the bathroom! :o)
I also had an escalator phobia for a long time. When I was 15 or so I was just suddenly terrified of escalators. I've been able to push through that over the past few years and only feel the urge to avoid them if I'm in high heels or my blood sugar is low. It took a long time, though. My fear of dogs has been improving too, though I am still very uncomfortable around most of them. I don't know what I can do about my bee phobia...not like you can play with them and see how friendly they are....!
I hope you can get your insurance situation fixed. Not having that net makes everything that much worse to worry about.
Hang in there, and welcome to the board! The ladies here are very helpful and patient, and it's okay if you need to write about the same kinds of things over and over. I know I do it, and it feels really good to know that the people reading and answering don't think I'm nuts or annoying. Everyone understands how this is, including the part about nobody else understanding.
{{hugs}}
Amy
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