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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harry3333
harry3333
as a fully recovered agoraphobia and panic attack sufferer, I have the dilema of trying to encourage sufferers who might want to recover without offending other sufferers who clearly dont want to recover.
there are many like this and they eventually had me banned from 4 other agoraphobia boards before I came here, I was upsetting them too much
I didnt expect to last so long here, but theres always the basic conflict because some definately enjoy their panic attacks and the lifestyle.
if any psychologists are reading this, the way to build up your practise is to let it be known that you think no agoraphobia sufferer can ever really get better. sufferers who need this reasurance will hear about you and beat a path to your door for reasurance
annieheart
annieheart
I absaloutly hate thease panic attacks and agora phobia for one,I verry rarely give into my attacks but I have been to the point where tears are running down my cheek on the bus.Sometimes my feet have hurt so bad from walking in circles afraid to get on the bus again to come home from panic attacks.I wont go out of the city .Though.I feel like why am I trying its been 6 years and I am not getting no better and when I feel like I am,I have a relapse and am back at square 1!!!I find it hard to believe I am not beeting a dead horse!!I hope you are right and will keep trying!!!
annieheart
annieheart
I dont understand why they would kick you off.You never say anything crude or even curse.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ditto what Annieheart said, Harry. You always give some of the best and most practical advice.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Please share the ways you have overcome panicand agoraphobia. I see many references to howhard it is to treat, and here I have seen a lot of people say they got better only to have it come back. I'm sure I Do want to be better!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I didn't know you could get banned from a group. I, myself have been accused of not wanting to get better, and that I "enjoy" my life this way. I would not want to ban you though, even if it may hurt while I read what you are saying. Somewhere in my mind might listen, as the other is fighting against that part. Keep talking. :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Does anyone know anyone that enjoys panic attacks? I surely don't!
BahamaSun
BahamaSun
Dave - I have never met any...
tracy413
tracy413
Harry, I am interested in why you think that some do not appear or want to recover. I would like to hear your view point and may apply that to myself. Thanks!
harry3333
harry3333
the adrenalin rush from the fight or flight response as the same as from fast driving, dangerous sports, fairground rides and is also more scary because panic attacks are unpredictable, fear can be fun
sufferers often stop work and seldom leave the house, they often get benefits that provide an income,also their partner can get a carers allowance
deleted_user
deleted_user
Not working, and not leaving the house has been no fun for me. The adrenaline rush is something I am always trying to get rid of. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I for one, respect your comments. Although I may not always agree with you, you keep the discussion board alive. It's a discussion board, and getting a different opinion to think over is much more of a good thing than a bad one. I'm no judge as to who might be trying to get better and who is not. If they are on here, then they are likely putting in some effort to get better. Keep sharing and be positive and supportive. That's what I want when I come here. A little advice, a little support, and some honest understanding.
BahamaSun
BahamaSun
There are no "allowances" here in The Bahamas for mental illness. And health benefits for psychiatrists and therapists are very limited. And to reiterate what Alien just said: I wouldn't with these feelings on my worst enemy. The cold sweats, heart palpitations, tingling flesh, and nausea are not my idea of "fun".
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