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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IrishAngel81
IrishAngel81
Hi everyone, I am new to this board and back on DS after 6 years away. I have what I call panic attacks and would love to hear if anyone else has anything like this..I could explain so much more but it would be pages long!. I become increasingly paranoid to the point i cant focus, i get a very rapid heart rate, I shake sometimes whilst staring off into space. The whole time I wish I could speak but my mouth doesn't seem to work. Some times the attacks are different sometimes I have bouts of rage followed immediately by extreme fear and guilt. Also I have had attacks where I suddenly just become remorseful or feeling like hurting myself, the feeling is so intense I had banged my head against the floor 20 times or more or till someone hold sme down. I have hurt my boyfriend and my ex and a friend trying to get away from them like a scared feral child, because i want to hurt myself. I am usually saying "dont hurt me" or "Im such a piece of sh*t" "Im worthless. let me die let me die" I dont know if these are normal panic attacks. Some days I have had a thought come into my head and it takes focus away from my whole day..I obsess over the thought its usually worries of being cheated on (such as my boyfriend had a scratch on his arm and I keep picturing him in some strange sex act w someone else till I convince myself he is cheating and I cant even breathe..I dont know i this is something any one else has experienced, but once it starts I cannot stop it with out medication. I also have panic and fear about my child being taken from me or me being a bad mom or things ive done or said in previous attacks. I also have attacks about my worthlessness, I have chronic pain from degenerative disc and possible fibromyalgia, a tumor in my uterus and horrible memory issues, I am unemployed unattractive and unkind, i dont feel like I deserve anything. I have been through some real traumas and may have ptsd This has been happening to me most of my life I believe. I cannot recall when it started. Obviously when I was a kid it wasnt about the same things. Its always always been about my lack of worth though and my desire to not exist..I have been through abuse as a kid and adult so be gentle with me. I really need friends...thank you!
anakinsoyo
anakinsoyo
You are not alone i have had really bad anxiety panic attacks return after 7 years . Its been near hell the past month but im trying to move forward . I have been to my GP and got a therapist booked . I have been forcing myself to keep busy and called on my close trusted friends . Started back on ds and a women send me some really usefull links which i can send to you . There alot of information online to help explain whats going on with anxiety returning again . If you ever want to chat just message me
Take care
darren
paikannie
paikannie
when u feel compulsive because of your looks make peace with the planet by slipping into your nighties and worshipping the earth then gaze up at the skies and praise God for allowing u to bask in the sunlight and separate yourself from the humdrum and other people's business.
justwantnormal
justwantnormal
IrishAngel I'm really struggling too! Everyone says it will get better.....I hope they are right. Are you seeing a psych doc? Sounds like he/she could provide some help to stabilize you. That's what I'm having to do.

anakinsoyo I'd like to read those articles! Could you send me the links?

Hang in there IrishAngel! Try to take one day at a time.
IrishAngel81
IrishAngel81
thanks guys I appriciate it. I wasnt even sure if what i was expereincing was what you guys go through or if i was in the right group. I havent seen a docotr since one in NY tried tokill me by giving me a bunch or medications and I started hearing voices wanting to kill myself and having feavers. i dont trust doctors
now at all. However I have to go see one to get my gabapentin which seems to help the anxiety and my pain.
SStarla
SStarla
Hello Irish,

You're not alone. I wrote a blog and wrote all my experiences with panic attack, depression and agoraphobia and what helped me. I only have 2 articles but I think they might help. http://flyingtolove.blogspot.com/
PTSDhelp
PTSDhelp
You are not alone! Im here for you!
KandiKane1
KandiKane1
We have all been there!
Take heart! Things will get better but don't keep putting yourself down due to the attacks! You are a treasure from God! You are special and unique! Try the anxiety apps on your iphone! they will help you in those times of need! Also therapy! You can do it! It's not an easy road, but it is a road well traveled by all of us! We are here for you!! Keep the faith!
shea
shea
HI IrishAngel81, i also have panic attacks, you are not alone. First let me say ,you are worth it, you are somebody, and you deserve the best of everything,sweetie. I have had panic attacks for a while and know they can be different at times. Start out by loving yourseft, cause i care about you and i just met you!! See a doctor about all the things that are bothing you. I also get depress, but i try my best to find something in my life that takes my mind off it. Do not give up, think about your child,cause they need you too. I see a doctor about mine,and know that it has helped me. Always remember you are not alone, and check out the links anakinsoys has. You can get better!! You take care, my prayers are with you,always,Shea......
shea
shea
HI anakinsoyso, i would love to have those links you have as well, if you do not mind. Panic attacks can feel like hell, but there is help,i see a doctor who speicalize in Panic Attacks. I pray your panic attacks get better, as well. Unlike you, mine has never went away, but i try and manage mine with medincation, if you can not take anything for them, the better off you are,but if not, then do what you have to do, i know i do. I do not have panic attacks everyday, but never know when one will happen,those are the ones, i dislike so much.You take care,you are not alone either. Shea........