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 I am new here, panic attacks and agoraphobia have masked the person I know and love... I have gone from a fully functioning professional to this state....
My plan is to walk as many steps or even blocks that I can and feel uncomfortable. In my 39 years (female), I have never taken any med's unless it was life threatening, always used natural therapy etc.... just started zoloft on december 3rd 12.5 mg, just titrated up to 50 mg this week january 11th.... I feel alone in this crazy illogical state of being.... any comments of inspiration would be appreciated...
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My plan is to walk as many steps or even blocks that I can and feel uncomfortable. In my 39 years (female), I have never taken any med's unless it was life threatening, always used natural therapy etc.... just started zoloft on december 3rd 12.5 mg, just titrated up to 50 mg this week january 11th.... I feel alone in this crazy illogical state of being.... any comments of inspiration would be appreciated...
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natural therapy seldom helps sadly but can give a placebo effect for a while
I have to have faith that this will pass and I will be functioning well again....or better than before. yoga, meditation, and journalling I am starting now too. It is the isolating part that is the most difficult and the loss of freedom....
So far, in my month of having severe anxiety and panic attacks, I've found the thing that works the best for me is to get into a routine. My first couple weeks battling this was filled with the holidays and taking time off from work because I was too weak and scared to do anything. I noticed on the days that I had doctor appointments or visitors and I had to take a shower, get dressed, etc. I felt a little bit better. Don't get me wrong, I still feel completely anxious when I'm doing these things, but just the simple act of getting ready for the day and having something set on the calendar seems to help.
I hope things start to get better for you (and me). I just want you to know that you're not alone in this. I go through periods every day where I just feel completely isolated, but you can get through those and remember there are people that care about you. Take care. I'll be hoping for the best.