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panic on the 4th

georgiapeach
georgiapeach

I had to cancel all of my 4th of July plans because I had a panic attack and the idea of leaving home and having to partake in a bunch of scheduled activities it really terrifying. I feel pretty defeated from letting my panic attacks control my friendships and my social activities. This happens whenever I have plans to go out or travel (even for just a short weekend trip) I really hope that this won't be my life forever. I dont wont my panic to dictate what I do and do not do. 

Sbiegler
Sbiegler
Hi Georgia. Feel for you. I used to have such high anxiety I lost my vision. The body has a way of telling you when enough is enough. I read something today about the power In a ten minute walk. Hope it helps. Not sure if you are worried about others judging you but dare them to walk a half mile in your shoes. What you can handle would distroy most people.
laurie32
laurie32
I am sorry that you had to cancal your pkan. I know have axierty is not fun. I know it hard when we have panic attacks. I am scared to go outside. I know that sulky to be scared of that. I do try sometine but i can not simetime i feel like to cry about that.
Zoe
Zoe
Hi Georgia. You are not alone. I'm agoraphobic. The ONLY time I leave the house is to see my therapist and then it takes me about 3-4 hours of working myself up for it. The 4th of July is a common holiday to have difficulties with what with all the sudden louse noises going on all around you. Be nice to yourself and give yourself a break. There will be other 4th of July's and between now and the next one you can think of ways to prepare yourself. (((Hugs))).
mildred71
mildred71
Sometimes, I also, feel like my anxiety has a lot to do with where I go. Just want you to know that you are not alone. I don't know what causes anxiety. There's alot I don't understand about it. My life is pretty uncomplicated, but I suffered from a breakup in 2009 that broke my heart, I think that's where the root of my anxiety is, because, before that, I was just always in a great mood and very calm. Hope that you can enjoy the 4th in a peaceful way.
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