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...

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Jules87
Jules87

HI, I am new to forums, I have a history of some panic disorder/depression from years ago and I have just three weeks ago had a horrendous relapse out of nowhere..  I suffer from extreme panic attacks and derealization/depersonalization symptoms that is just terrifying and they last for a long time, I haven't felt at all "normal" since the episode three weeks ago and I am losing my mind.  I have met with a psychiatrist who has upped my zoloft dose from 50mg to 150mg and I am taking xanax three or four times a day.. I feel drugged and dispairing, the zoloft hasn't kicked in yet and I am just in real need of support because my brain is thinking some really bad and dark things right now, can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, is there anyone out there who can relate?!

Amanda1981
Amanda1981
I can definitely relate. I have been dealing with panic disorder since I was 6 years old and I am now 36. Here's what I can tell you, I have gone anywhere from days to weeks to months to years over the past 30 years without having issues with my panic attacks. Then I can be sitting on the couch watching tv and all of the sudden I get that surge throughout my body that is that beast we call anxiety. And sometimes it can last for days, weeks, months and yes, years.
I have learned a lot of coping techniques over the years. I still see a psychiatrist and will always do so because I know that is part of what helps me get through each day. I saw a therapist for a really long time and still would, but I cannot financially afford it anymore, but if you can I think having another person to talk to is beneficial.
I have grown spiritually the past few years and that has helped with all of my control and fear of death issues...they are still there, but they are not running my life.
So yes! I understand. Hugs to you and always know that it will get better!
Zombiekittie1103
Zombiekittie1103
Hi love. I am in the same exact situation with a relapse. I had been doing extremely well and come off my medication. I was doing awesome until I let the extreme stressors at my job and get the best of me. On top of that, my father had a relapse of drugs and alcohol that brought up a lot of things unresolved for me. Long story short, I’ve been having waves of panic and obsessing that I’ll never feel okay that lead to depression. Then I’ll have good moments but I always have that general discomfort and sort of depersonalize feeling that eventually gets unbearable and leads to really horrible panic and it’s a cycle. Having a particularly hard time tonight because I tried meditating and ended up falling asleep with sleep paralysis and weird “visions” that made me obsess I’m going crazy
Zombiekittie1103
Zombiekittie1103
Sorry, the message didn’t all send. I also said don’t hesitate to reach out ever! We’re not alone and I firmly believe in us sticking together and supporting each other ❤️
Diane22
Diane22
U keep strong. U can get past this. I have horrible panic too that comes out of nowhere full force and knocks me on my ass. Its tough but stick w it. Suddenly u will start to feel better. It just takes time