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... My name is Kellie. I am 23 years old and I have suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember but it peaked into unbearable panic attacks about 4 years ago. I obsess about bodily symptoms especially skipped beats and dizziness. I constantly worry I am going to faint. I am afraid to go places alone and to be alone. I am so darn sick of all of this, and I just want to be normal and I would just like friends who understand me. I have been in and out of so many jobs because of this and I just want my life back. There are days that I feel symptoms for days and worry and worry... I just don't want to be a burden to my friends and family anymore and I want to feel independent. I have tried ativan, that seems to help. I have probably tried 5 therapists but leave after a month because I feel that they don't get me.... :( Well if anyone needs a friend, I am a great listener and could use one....
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hun please dont give up on the therapy, i just started cognitive therapy and it has helped big time!! it has helped to break the worry cycle and moved me forward, please try again xx
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Hi and welcome. I know how you feel but don't give up.
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EEK, I think you just described me, lol. Please do not give up. This can sometimes be a long process. Finding the right meds and therapists. CBT is a great therapy, try to find someone in you area that offers this. As we all know, there is no cure for panic attacks, so we must learn to control them, instead of them controlling us, and CBT can help you do that.
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You are not alone! All of us have felt the exact same way as you've described. For me, it took 3 tries to get the right medicine mix. The concelor I'm seeing is the third, and he's been a big help. Therapy works wonders, but it does take time. Don't give up!
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you are not alone i would keep its helpful but it takes time dont give up
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You've come to the right place for support! We have all been there or are still there when it comes to panic and anxiety. You will get much support here and you'll also make a lot of friends. Count me as one of them!
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Hang in there sugar! Don't give up, therapy really does work and sometimes it just takes time to find the "right one." If you ever need to talk, please feel free to hit me up.
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If I hadnt known better, I would have thought I wrote this myself. This explains me to the T. EVERYTHING you wrote sounds exactly like me right now. You have a lot of friends here who care and know how you feel. I am so glad I found this support group. I will be your friend!! :)
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Hi, Kellie. My name is Chris and I just joined the group a few days ago. I know others have said it, but we all know the pain and frustration you are feeling now. Keep using the website. Just knowing that there are others out there like me has helped me so much in a very short period of time. Now I know, that when I do have panic attacks, I have a place to go (albeit virtually to be with others who understand. take care and good look.
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hi kellie, i too suffer panic and anxiety attacks, some days are worse than others,sometimes i feel like im going mad, but if u would ever like a chat i'd be happy to talk to u, if u would like to add me to ur friends list please do, and i'll also be here for u xx
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