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 everyone.
I'm 18 and I had my first panic attack about 3 years ago, I didnt know what it was but I was shaking terribly.
Since then I've had anxiety, and panic attacks, the anxiety being more constant and panic attacks only arising when I'm really stressed out.. or depressed. Depression unfortunately seems to come hand in hand with anxiety, as I'm sure you all know.
I haven't tried any treatments as such =/ I guess I dismissed it as a lost cause, or something, but I am interested in Xanax or perhaps any others that wont make me sleepy, as drugs in general completely freak me out. (took ecstacy a few weeks before first panic attack =/ silly me.. will never touch any drugs again, and I hardly drink either)
I am having a bit of a rough time at the moment. I'm about to move out of home, 2 hours away to Brisbane (closest city, for tafe). I'm moving in with my boyfriend of about 5 months. I keep getting so stressed and anxious about moving out as I havent lived out of home yet.
Recently I visited Sydney, my old city where my dad lives, and on the plane on the way there (2 hour flight not even), I was borderline panic attack most of the trip, even though I've flown many times before and been fine, which left me drained and feeling crappy the whole week I was there. Then I refused to take the plane back, opting instead for a 10 hour train.
(Goes to show the lengths I will go to to avoid a panic attack. 10 hour train vs. 2 hours plane? Haha)
I'm worried I'm only moving out with my boyfriend out of convenience.
I'm worried that I will be far away from family and have no "safety net".
I'm worried because I don't know anyone in this new city.
I'm worried about how I feel for my boyfriend and constantly over analyse it.
He is supportive but he doesn't understand about panic attacks and anxiety, as you never really do until you have one in my opinion. Some people think a panic attack can be resolved with say, a hug. Not true as I'm sure you guys know. It's difficult to explain to those who haven't experienced one.
That felt slightly good typing all that out, I'm glad I found a place to vent.. I'm a happy bubbly person or so I am told, and I just want to be normal and not have my freak out moments =(
any comments, advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated... esp. regarding moving out of home.
Thanks for reading guys =)
xox
I'm 18 and I had my first panic attack about 3 years ago, I didnt know what it was but I was shaking terribly.
Since then I've had anxiety, and panic attacks, the anxiety being more constant and panic attacks only arising when I'm really stressed out.. or depressed. Depression unfortunately seems to come hand in hand with anxiety, as I'm sure you all know.
I haven't tried any treatments as such =/ I guess I dismissed it as a lost cause, or something, but I am interested in Xanax or perhaps any others that wont make me sleepy, as drugs in general completely freak me out. (took ecstacy a few weeks before first panic attack =/ silly me.. will never touch any drugs again, and I hardly drink either)
I am having a bit of a rough time at the moment. I'm about to move out of home, 2 hours away to Brisbane (closest city, for tafe). I'm moving in with my boyfriend of about 5 months. I keep getting so stressed and anxious about moving out as I havent lived out of home yet.
Recently I visited Sydney, my old city where my dad lives, and on the plane on the way there (2 hour flight not even), I was borderline panic attack most of the trip, even though I've flown many times before and been fine, which left me drained and feeling crappy the whole week I was there. Then I refused to take the plane back, opting instead for a 10 hour train.
(Goes to show the lengths I will go to to avoid a panic attack. 10 hour train vs. 2 hours plane? Haha)
I'm worried I'm only moving out with my boyfriend out of convenience.
I'm worried that I will be far away from family and have no "safety net".
I'm worried because I don't know anyone in this new city.
I'm worried about how I feel for my boyfriend and constantly over analyse it.
He is supportive but he doesn't understand about panic attacks and anxiety, as you never really do until you have one in my opinion. Some people think a panic attack can be resolved with say, a hug. Not true as I'm sure you guys know. It's difficult to explain to those who haven't experienced one.
That felt slightly good typing all that out, I'm glad I found a place to vent.. I'm a happy bubbly person or so I am told, and I just want to be normal and not have my freak out moments =(
any comments, advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated... esp. regarding moving out of home.
Thanks for reading guys =)
xox
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Hi, I'm glad you found a place where you can talk or type :). You do have alot going on and I hope the best for you. Your right no one knows how a panic attack feels until they experience it. I hope you can figure everything out about moving. That's a big step so take your time and think it through.I will be thinking about you.
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after i wrote that post i proceeded to have a really bad night :x shaking and freaking out and stuff.. not good. i think i work myself up alot. sigh
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all of us tend to work ourselves up by worrying and second guessing ourselves into a dither. that just goes along with pa. just try not to let the panic/anxiety control you by not doing what you want to do because of fear. you do have a lot going on which is bound to cause more stress and anxiety. but try to take it one day at a time. good luck to you and keep us posted :)
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I know you're right, amber50, I shouldn't let it stop me from doing what I want to do. But it's just really hard. Since I had a pa last night I've felt terrible today, stomach unsettled and really shakey and fragile. I'm scared the same thing will happen tonight, and I'm not used to it happening at home so much.. I'm close to calling off moving out =/ I don't know what I should do but I know I need to start seeing someone about it if it's interferring with my life so much..
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Hello, I'm glad you hav found this place i'm sure you will find it usefull if you ever need anything i'm here :) xxx
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