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...
I have had panic attacks for over 10 years. I have had my ups and downs with anxiety. My current relationship is difficult because I'm pushed to not let the negative thoughts take over. We have been together for 3 years and he recently moved in with me after about 2 years of being long distance.
While we were appart I have done a lot of work in therapy for anxiety and panic and really got it for the most part under control. Now that he is back a lot of worry and panic came back. Nothing has changed in our relationship. We are getting married in August so planning the wedding is the only thing new besides him moving here.
My biggest worry is that my relationship is causing the panic and worry. But I have and panic and worry for over 10 years so it makes mores sense that it is me not my relationship. And any relationship would probably cause anxiety. It is something in me that I need to work on.
It is just so easy to believe that a person is the reason and if they weren't there there would be no more anxiety. Overall I really do have a good relationship if I remove all my worried thoughts.
While we were appart I have done a lot of work in therapy for anxiety and panic and really got it for the most part under control. Now that he is back a lot of worry and panic came back. Nothing has changed in our relationship. We are getting married in August so planning the wedding is the only thing new besides him moving here.
My biggest worry is that my relationship is causing the panic and worry. But I have and panic and worry for over 10 years so it makes mores sense that it is me not my relationship. And any relationship would probably cause anxiety. It is something in me that I need to work on.
It is just so easy to believe that a person is the reason and if they weren't there there would be no more anxiety. Overall I really do have a good relationship if I remove all my worried thoughts.
He moved in after years of being in a distant relationship. You are planning a wedding for August. Those are HUGE changes in your life!!!
I would be feeling anxious too!
Just keep taking care of your anxiety issues to ensure a healthy relationship. And, don't keep him in the dark about your issues either.
Wishing you well, and a happy marriage!! Hang in there!
I feel soooo much better. I knew I was stressed about the wedding but I didn't realize how much it was contributing the the anxiety. And that is when the panic started up again.
I still need to manage stress better cause I don't want to panic after every big change and I hope I can keep it under control for awhile.
Best wishes!