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panic attacks

jacobwhelanwhelan
jacobwhelanwhelan
I do not wish to take drugs, but I do use herbal remedies,
especially when my friends want to travel to somewhere nice,
days before I get really anxious about the journey.
I tend to envy those who do not have such inner suffering
I would like to hear from others who feel the same way.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know exactly how you feel. I see friends of mine going on vacations, states away and at this point in my life I'm not comfortable doing that. It's just a really hard thing to have to go through. I really do want to be carefree and I envy those who are.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm the same way! Part of me wants to go away on vacation & experience & see new things, but I always worry I'm going to have anxiety or panic attacks & be far away from home & my safety zone. Like you I feel like I hold my family back from going places & doing things & it really stresses me out. I wish there was a solution to this.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am this way before a long trip. One time I went on one and had an awful panic attack and IBS flare up.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have panic attacks a long time,i did have them under control for yrs,but single my breakup 6 weeks ago im out of control with them im having so many a day,like you i will not take drugs to help but im hoping as i deal with my breakup they will ease.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You're definitely not alone. Likewise I use herbal supplements. I take valerian root for sleeping and have taken Min Tran, TranCor, Calcium, Magnesium, Passion Flower, and others for anxiety. For panic attacks I use a rescue remedy - never leave home without it actually.

I've had anxiety for a really long time. A lot of people around me don't really understand it because they've never experienced it for themselves. But I try not to let myself feel isolated or ashamed because I myself understand anxiety completely. And there are millions of others out there who feel the same way.