Why is this happening to me again?! :(

iVillage Member
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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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2007
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 10:42am
Thanks you guys for responding i am seeking professional help but i cant get in to see a therapist for 2 mnts and i guess thats ok ive gone this long.It is good to know that you all can relate because i sometime look at others to see if maybe they are going through the same emotions, but they dont seem to be and the simple things that i fright over dosent seem to be a issue for others so its good to know that im not crazy. do ypu guys have any suggestions for any non drowsy and non distorting meds that i can take rather its as needed or take every day i just want to take somthing thats not going to make me panic more as it stars to take affect...THANX
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-23-2007
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 6:17pm
Shelly I know what you are going through. I think it always helps to talk to someone who understands everything you are experiencing. It is so hard at first when it comes back and all you do is feel like hiding but you need to be strong and get past it. As horrible as a panic is, we can overcome it. Have you thought about seeing a therapist or counselor?
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 03-27-2007 - 7:18pm

I have done well with the Lexapro.

Sheri Ann

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