Panic Attacks Support Group

I'm sorry to hear that you are slipping back into bad habbits. I feel for you. Lately I have been feeling like there is no hope for me either. I used to be able to go out and do things...but recently I have been hiding out in my house in fear that if I leave I will have a panic attack and it will never go away.
I hope that you find peace of mind and just know that you are not alone!

Trust me, there is hope. Keep looking back at the progress you have made. I used to feel the same way as if there was no hope. Used to spend my life constantly going in and out of hospitals. But, I can tell you that I am a HELL of a lot better today then I used to be. Trust me, there is always hope.

a large enough dose of valium as needed will get you out and about, really the panic attacks arent all that terrible and they always do end, helps to end them sooner by relaxing, accepting and breathing deep and slow

Hi,

I agree with Kuno78. There's always hope. Think about your past successes in being able to deal with your illness. Always remember those good memories as they would be able to fuel you with the courage and determination you need to be able to fully overcome your condition.

I can personally attest to this as I was suffering from schizo-affective disorder in 2006. At first, I thought everything ended for me and I blamed everyone for what I went through. I was having severe panic attacks that all I wanted to do back then was to stay at home and never go out. But then, I realized that even though I was sick, it's not the end of the world. I treated my condition as a challenge, a way for me to know myself more and become a better person. And fortunately, I was able to do all of these. I'm happy to say that I have overcome schizo-affective disorder and be able to function normally.

Regards,
atvsamala

I know exactly what you mean. I have been struggling with all kinds of disorders majority of being depression, panic attacks, agoraphobia. I used to have my "safe" zones but now I'm back in the house. I feel like giving up. I believe I have given up. I stay in bed all the time. The only thing that gets me up is my kids. I tend to their needs and then back to bed. Then I feel guilty for not playing with them or being happy. They are the only things keeping me going but I feel more of a burden than a help. I tell myself things will get better and they do but then they get worse again. It is a struggle but we have to keep going b/c this is the only life we have. I have to have someone motivate me to get out. If you can get someone to support you and motivate you, you can get better. Take baby steps and try to get out a little at a time. My heart goes out to you. I really do understand.

Its tough work to keep things in check. I find that I relapse every couple of years back to my agoraphobic tendencies. The stress of maintaining people, panic, and everything else is a strain on the system. Just set aside some days to relax and keep your mind off things. Don't give up the fight because once you go in, its even harder to get out.

Please don't ever thing that there is no hope left. So long as you are still here and kicking then there is hope. I understand how you feel right now. You are just sick and tired and fed up of feeling like crap constantly.There are some days that can stretch to even longer that are absolute hell to have to live through.


I too have come so far and I now am slipping back into my old ways. I just can't give up though. Please don't give up either. Right now I feel like I am riding a horrible wave that just keeps getting worse, but it has to end sometime.The bad times, just like the good times, can't last forever. Please hold on until your turn at the good times come around again.


Even if all you can do in a day is to walk up and down the street you live on while still in view of your home, do that please. You are at lease out of the house for a small period of time. On really bad days even going in the back yard is hard for me but I at least do that.


Don't ever let anyone condescend to you about what you are going through. Foolish people will say foolish things like "just stop thinking that way or just stop feeling that way". It's not that simple.If it was people would not suffer from this.

Please hang in there. I have my good and bad days. I've been suffering with agoraphobia/panic attacks since age 9. I'm just learning to drive by myself after a year! There are days I don't want to leave the house but I make myself, and I don't even have a panic attack. Go your own pace, and take your time. No need to rush! I fully understand what you're going through. I wanted to quit last week. I was saying, "Why can't I be normal." I talked to a friend here on DS, and she gave me hope. Keep reaching out!! You're not alone!! ((( HUGS )))

Never give up...There are people in this world, who you may not even know, who care about you.

Have you tried self help hypnosis tapes or downloads from the internet for anxiety? They helped me maybe they can help you.

I agree with taking small steps, Going for walks if you can work yourself up to it helps.