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...
Started about 3 yrs ago - but gradually progressed to be a HUGE problem.
The smallest thunderstorm will send my heart racing. I scan the sky for potential twisters, listen for high winds, etc. I feel rediculous and very alone.
It all started with nightmares of tornadoes, tsunamis, etc. Now, I am afraid in my waking hours. I need help. I hate feeling this way and feel very foolish.
I can rationalize till the cows come home, but just a minute later, I forget all about those sane thoughts and am back to staring at the forming clouds in the stormy sky.
I could really use some support on this. Something to read about someone else who suffers from this phobia, did it start out of no where?, any treatments other than drugs?
The smallest thunderstorm will send my heart racing. I scan the sky for potential twisters, listen for high winds, etc. I feel rediculous and very alone.
It all started with nightmares of tornadoes, tsunamis, etc. Now, I am afraid in my waking hours. I need help. I hate feeling this way and feel very foolish.
I can rationalize till the cows come home, but just a minute later, I forget all about those sane thoughts and am back to staring at the forming clouds in the stormy sky.
I could really use some support on this. Something to read about someone else who suffers from this phobia, did it start out of no where?, any treatments other than drugs?
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The facts remain most funnel clouds never touch the ground and most tornados are very short lived and most have considerable warnings with all the new technology.
This probably won't help with your panic much, but whenever you are feeling anxious on the approach of these events try relaxation therapy along with music and aroma. These are proven to help. Some of the best music for anxiety seems to be along the lines of "Secret Garden, Yanni, Kenny G., and I found another called "Budda Bar" collection. These all are relaxing and can take you away.
Good thoughts and happiness,
RA