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...
For the last week my panic has been taking over daily. In waves throughout the days. I feel overly exhausted and sad. I'm using all the techniques I learned to keep myself from going over the edge. Sometimes i wana just give in. It's so much easier to take a Xanax or benzo than it is to retrain your brain. I can see why people become addicts. I haven't taken any benzos In a few months. Breathing, reading, occupying my brain w cleaning are my go to. I just wanted to vent and have others remind me that others are going through the same struggle and i can overcome just as I have in the past.
I’m so sorry you’re going through such a hard time right now. I can definitely relate and understand how you feel. One suggestion I have is the book “At Last A Life” by Paul David. Have you heard of it? I found it very comforting and hope it maybe helps you find some peace. Best wishes to you.