The meds will help. They did for me. Hang in there. They do take the edge off. I take lorazepam. I had to call my Dr and tell them I was having a "non-life threatening medical emergency". They got me in within hours. You will make it. Keep us posted.

Hang in there. I agree the medication should help, I know you don't want to be a "burden" to others (I have the same issue), but trust me, your friends will want to be there for you as much as possible. Let them. This is what they are friends with you for. To support you in times of need, just like you would do for them. We're all here for you as well, so come to vent here as much as you like.

Thanks guys. Doctors office just called me back and I have an office appointment in 45 minutes to talk to someone. I'm glad they called me back so quickly. I'm glad there's hope that the meds will take the edge off. And you're right, I don't want to be a burden but right now I don't know how to be anything else. It's not deliberate. So grateful for this website and all you supporters.

I would be in trouble without xanax. I took offf work today just to give myself a break. Ask yourself what you think you need and try to fulfill those needs. Looks like you have already taken one of those steps. Don't feel bad about asking for help when you need it. Everyone does now and then.

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Sorry it just keeps posting! I took this week off to just breathe and try to get my head straight. Also my boss was my best friend and my wife's affair partner. Be glad you don't have to face that anxiety everyday. I have tried desperately to find another job. Only by the grace of God am I able to go in and do my job. I try not to think about anything else other than the moment I am in. I can't imagine going through anything more difficult than what we are all going through. I feel like 25 years have just been erased and that I don't count for anything anymore. I know this isn't true, but the pain can be so overpowering sometimes. I hope your day gets better, remember you can only change yourself. Hold your head up and make your pain count for something good today.

It amazes me how much our emotions can be damaging and harmful to us. Just like a serious illness. It should be illegal for a spouse to put their mate through such pain without consequences. They should be put into the jail of love. If you are physically abused by your spouse, you call the police. This is just as bad, but 9-1-1 won't answer a call for a broken heart!

Glad you are getting help. I too relied on meds to help me get over the hump. It will get better. I agree you should stay as busy as you can. (((HUGS)))

Hi Kasharoo. I hope you have gotten some medical help by now. I have suffered anxiety attacks and panic attacks and know how temporarily discombobulating and painful they are. But remember this: this is not life threatening, they just ‘feel’ that way. Even if it is painful, take steps to deal with the immediate situation and take care of you. Give yourself permission to be in need of help, but understand that they are fleeting, but can point to what the problem is (are), and is causing the anxiety.
Sometimes we have just pushed too far, feel overwhelmed or out of control. Sometimes it’s a build-up of other things that just get to be too much, and our emotions are yelling ‘help!’ Sometimes it is signaling a needed change in the way we think about or look at things, or feel about ourselves, which needs to be evaluated, and get a plan to overcome it.
Take some deep breaths and some time to rest and settle down before trying to figure out what triggered this. Was the anxiety building up, and you were just pushing it down, down, down, or numbing it? Or was it a response to something current where a choice has to be made that you don’t want to?
Whatever it is, you are able to deal with it if you are serious, so don’t feel victimized or helpless. One step at a time, not ignoring what the symptoms are trying to tell you, and start to chisel your way out and on to a brighter journey.

Thank you weathered. I did get some help from the doctor that day and I'm currently taking antidepressants and anti anxiety meds. Those, combined with some of the strategies you mentioned, are helping a lot. It's not perfect, but it's bearable.