Why is this happening to me again?! :(

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Registered: 03-08-2007
Why is this happening to me again?! :(
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Thu, 03-08-2007 - 11:38am

Hi fellow ivillage members this is my 1st post on this site, I thought i would ask for advise in my struggle with cooping with my panic disorder cause i feel the world crashing around me, I am the key that holds my family together i take care of everything. But, recently on our way home from a visit to see our families, my husband had to pull over because i was basically had it put in my mind that i was going to stop breathing and die.
I have not had a panic attack in 5 years, and I am so afraid of the attack itself i try to do anything to prevent it. But, they are occuring more and more. I seeked early treatment with my Dr. but he gave me medicine that makes me so out of it, and I hate that feeling. I do not feel i am all here anymore, Im scared to leave the house, i freak out when i drive and in the middle of the night I Wake up gasping for air.
Everyone has stress I never expected mine to come back because I was happy and content with my life, and now all im worried about is when the next attack is going to happen.
We are military so i do not know anyone here, i am open to any comments/concerns anyone has.

Sincerely, Shelly

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Registered: 03-08-2007
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 8:40pm

Dear Donna, thank you for the reply no dear you are not alone i didn't know where to go either so i happen to come across this board this morning and decided to post what i felt and maybe there was someone out there, that shared my emotions or had been threw this thereselves. I have not had attacks since i was 18. and all of a sudden they are back again. The lil things are what gets me thought not being able to go anywhere
and thinking im going to die, i hope this gets better I just need to accept it, and fight back. thanks so much for your reply if you ever need someone to talk to feel free to e-mail me.

Sincerely, Shelly

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 10:01pm

thabc69.jpgHi, Donna! Nice to see you;) It's much appreciated that you posted to the board. Hopefully we'll be able to help in some way. When you feel comfortable, please share your story with us. GL & GBU! (((hugs))) jan

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Registered: 03-08-2007
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 10:25pm
Thanks, and you do the same, email me anytime. It is just really strange I did the same thing this evening I did a search on symptoms that I was having and found this site.
Donna
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Registered: 03-08-2007
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 10:32pm
Thanks, I will do that.
Donna
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sat, 03-10-2007 - 9:09am

Hi Shelly!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sat, 03-10-2007 - 9:12am
Hi & welcome!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 11-25-2005
Sun, 03-11-2007 - 4:40pm
Shelly HUGS AND HUGS TO YOU!!!!!! It is nasty and miserable!
The more you let it go the better- just let it happen and remember
they are feelings HORRIBLE- YES!! DEADLY- NO!!! Keep trying to fight
and when you do feel good acknowledge it BIG TIME!!! I FEEL GREAT OH YES!!
ETC!! Try another medication you should not have to feel that way!!!
GOD BLESS YOU I know those feelings all too well------ take care!! Judy
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Registered: 03-20-2007
Wed, 03-21-2007 - 12:47am
Hi my name is stacie and im new to this site and in desprite need of help myself. Why is this happening to any of us at least its good to knows youre not the only one although its encouraging it still doesnt help and take the problem away but i think its great ive been reading all the messages for a while now and decided to join..im a 28 year old woman with 4 children i started to have problems about 4 years ago and is just now coming out with my issues, but my problem is much worst i get fear when driving and it gets so bad i feel as if i nothing looks familar and i have to pull over and im in a rual area which i am very familar because iv been living in the same part of town for atleast 15 years i havent driven in awhile i feel better as a passenger but that is becoming a problem now as well in cant stand the feeling of being afloat and movement when in the car im not sure whats happening to me and iv been trying to find a message simular to my fears and problems im afraid of meds i thing they are going to make problem worse or make me a zombie . I think that i ve been hiding it for a long time and i dnt feel this way all the time, but most of the time i live a normal life i just had my 4th kid and my fiance is wonderfull but my all ov a sudden dependency on him being my full time shoffer is not cute and im not the dependant kind of gal i managed to complete school and i start my extern in 3 weeks and i wana take my children on a vacation but i cant shake the problem ....please help does any body else feel any thing like this or know what it my be if its not anxiety or panic im not sure..
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 03-21-2007 - 12:01pm

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Hi, Stacie! I am very sorry to hear what you have experienced. You are NOT alone. I overcame a driving phobia several years ago. @ this time when you're so anxious & stressed, it seems impossible that you will recover, but I can assure you that you will regain your life.


Firstly, if you have not been diagnosed with anxiety/panic disorder, you should see your family dr. There is always the possibility that you have a medical condition that is giving you symptoms that you have described. I think that from reading other's posts, you surely can see that you have the same/similiar symptoms. Your dr. can then advise you on what course of treatment is necessary. We are NOT professionals & can't make the diagnosis for you.


Research has shown that meds in combination with therapy is highly successful. You are NOT crazy. You are a fine person. You have accomplished many things that you should be proud of. Having anxiety is not something you can control. It is an illness. You can learn how to cope better(check out our *coping tips & tricks* folder below) & make the determination on how much you will allow your illness to control you.


Don't give up driving. Stick with it if you can only drive to the end of your street & back everyday. Try relaxation exercises, positive thinking & belly breathing as you face the fear. Using the small step approach, you can learn to get back behind the wheel & increase your time away from home & as well as distance. You have alot on your plate. Alot of living to do. Set priorities. Keep active, get enough sleep & eat well. We care about you & want you to be back on track. You CAN do this! Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Wed, 03-21-2007 - 6:54pm

Hi & welcome!

Sheri Ann