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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Aregee
Aregee

I am now 69 and have had anxiety since I was a small boy. I had a great childhood so have no idea how I developed this. I also have panic attacks which have been largely under control for a number of years. I retired 7 years ago and worked for 30 years as a mental health therapist - great career but retirement is better. I never felt understood when I told my colleagues that I had mental health issues. At times it affected my work but for the most part came across as a friendly, outgoing, social person. As some people say - "fake it until you make it". The anxiety has percolated again but I am able to manage it. I don't want it to become the issue  I once had .

Nikki.amundson
Nikki.amundson
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Chstraumas
Chstraumas
That is good i have suffered since childhood also and have had an immensely difficult adulthood dealing with it. Ive been medicated off and on and have managed it but have noticed both a dependent and an increase at times while on medication. im currently trying to slowly taper off but im also coming out of a break up of two years and my fourth nervous break down in two years. Its been challenging. Im currently supposed to be starting some dbt therapy and i hoping to get some results and get to a point of being able to manage as right now im through the roof with a lot of circumstantial anxiety on top of a hyper sensitivety i carry.
Diane22
Diane22
I am having the same issue. I think my stress levels are causing it. I have a lot of pressure on me now w bills and an engagement. I have been having full blown panic attacks which haven't happened in years. I'm on prozac and klonopin as needed which seems to be often now.
OhCarol
OhCarol
I am also older and have had anxiety issues since I was a child. They came and went over the years, In 2005 I ended up seeing a psychiatrist who put me on 20mg paroxetine. It took almost two months before I got better, but it did and does help.
Later in life I found out that my father had anxiety issues, as did my paternal grandmother. Maybe there's a genetic component.