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| Sat, 10-21-2006 - 12:39pm |
Hello to all! I have been meaning to get on here and let everyone know a little bit about me and my backround round. I am 25 years old and have been struggling with panic attacks and anixety for about ten years. I was always a nervous child, worrying about everything and every one. It contiuned to about 20 years old where after MANY doctor vists, hospital stays, and health problems that were caused by the anxiety, I finally found a doc that was willing to look a little deeper than just the medical chart. About 4 - 5 years ago was the worse I have ever been, there have also been bouts of depression that have caused more stress and pain. BUT that is where I was. It took alot of work on myself to be pulled out of that. I learned alot about myself and what I need to do for ME in my life. I have been feeling good for about two years ( no depression) and things have been going so well. The anxiety is always there but it had continued to be at a mangeable state. But now, Just when I think that I got everything under control, my bottom falls out, and that is why I am here. Despit how under control I think that I am, my anxiety and panic attacks have gotton worse in the past four months. And I am really not sure Why. I love to talk and having people around to identify with helps keep me from that "going crazy" feeling. Some days are good and then some days, I have a pa that last for HOURS!!! ( and if one more doc tells me that is not possible, I am goin deck them!!!) Everyone needs a place to breath and I think I have found one here. I know that I DO NOT want to go back on meds and I intended to move back into my self help of meditation and breathing, and The Idea that positive thought brings positive energy and I think that I can find the support and help that I need here. I hope to talk to every one soon!
Thank you For reading,
Jenna

Nice to meet you Jenna,
Glad to hear you have been free of depression and it sounds like you have a really great attitude about taking steps to relieve your anxiety.
I've just started therapy for my GAD and it helps so much to have hope for getting past this.
Hope to talk some more.
Smiles,
Dee
Thanks for sharing your story, Jenna. You are always welcome here & in our chats on Tues. & Thurs. evenings. Watch for the posts on those days.
Why our anxiety returns is sometimes a mystery. I have had spells that were *out of the blue.* Then others where I could clearly see the stress I was under. Getting enough sleep, eating right(no caffeine or nicotine) & plenty of exercise keeps me pretty well balanced.
You have a handle on things. Great insight, BTW, which I admire you for & a plan of action. Everyone should take note of this! I am positive that you will get back in balance soon.
As for long lasting panic attacks, we have had others post about lengthy ones. I have had recurring attacks, that lasted for weeks. I guess your dr. is going by most of the literature that suggests they are self-limiting. Don't allow it to get the best of you. *We* know how you feel & it's likely the dr. has never experienced a panic attack;) Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
Hi Jenna,
"and if one more doc tells me that is not possible, I am goin deck them!!!"
I am right there with you! It is possible and does happen.
I am sorry that you are going through this rough spell but you do seem to have things under control and know what you want and how to work to achieve the life that you want.
I have had anxiety out of nowhere but usually when I dig I can find a reason... period, something that upset me.. anything really.
Post here and get all the support that you need. We will do the best that we can to help you.
~Heather
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
Hi Jenna & welcome to our group!
Sheri Ann
Hi Jenna,
There are a bunch of terrific people here that have helped me out time and time again. I am sure that you will find that they will do the same for you. They know what you are going through and, in my case, just posting on here relieves anxiety & panic for me. Hope things become more stable for you.
Take care,
Rob
Edited 10/24/2006 5:36 pm ET by mrmet