Panic Attacks Support Group
A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...
Hi all. Just thought I would introduce myself. I just found this forum a few days ago. I've been suffering from anxiety since the beginning of 2007. Not sure why all of a sudden I could not bare the stress anymore. Before that I was perfectly capable of handling loads of stress. I even went through my husband's deployment to Iraq and held up strong. But for some reason this has just been a bad year for me. It started with anxiety, then to panic attacks in May, lost my job in May so then it went to depression. However, I feel like I'm coping alot better now. Around May and June I thought I was going out of my mind and HOPED they would admit me into the looney bin. They wouldn't though, said I wasn't crazy. Then I found another website with good people that uses Dr. Claire Weeke's method. Alot of people have never heard of her. I read her book over and over and am crawling out of this hole I have created. I finally realized that I AM the one creating all the fears. I AM the one causing the panic. Not some medical mystery that doctors just didn't understand. I AM the only one that can make myself better. It takes confidence. It takes guts. It takes will power but it can be beaten! I am determined that 2008 will be a turning point in my life. It will be a great year. So anyways, that's my story. I'd love to make new friends so feel free to add me. And please don't ever give up! If anyone would like more information on the Claire Weeke's method feel free to ask. Have a panic free day!
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Doctor Weekes's books wer very helpful to me, too. I've been suffering with anxiety,depression for many years. The first part of her series I found helpful was her physical explanations of what a panic attack is; what's happening to your body as the panic level rises. I remember her describing how I was in a 'sensitized' state, and how I was like a hair trigger, waiting to 'what if' myself into more panic. I highly reccomend her books, also! Depression and Panic can go hand in hand, you're not alone there. It's easy for us to beat ourselves up after an episode. Don't give up! Try again and again... know that you're not alone.:)
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Never heard of her thanks for the info.
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
