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Originally Posted by Little Jay
I think I knew he was right. I do need to go back to the hospital but I can't - I can't afford the time off at work, and I can't let people down. I pay half the bills, so if I don't have my half I just don't know what we would do, so I have no choice but to carry on going to work even though I can't deal with life at all right now. I feel like I'm going crazy in a way I never have before so it's freaking me out. I'm screwing my whole life up and I can't even help it. He's going to leave me isn't he? He spends all his time freaking out and worrying about me, it's so unfair. I can't breathe properly, I think I'm having a panic attack that's lasted over an hour. 7, 11 breathing isn't working and I don't know how else to calm myself down  |
Little Jay, I am so sorry you feel you have to work even when you are stressed to the max. Do you have paid sick leave? Do you have vacation time accrued. Maybe you just need a day to sleep or see your pdoc.
Thinking about your man is going to leave you, adds another level of stress.
One thing to do when panic hits is to lay face down on the floor on a mat or rug and prop your head up on your hands flat on the floor under your forehead. Breathe natural.
What about getting other medicine from your pdoc like a dose of atavan or some anti anxiety med? These also help relax people enough so they go to sleep.
Sleeping is a great calming affect if you can go to bed when you get home after dinner.
Another thing that helps some people is to eat some protein like plain yogurt or milk or even chicken. The brain needs protein or it sends a message of panic to the body.
Listening to soft instrumental music can be a help.
We are all pulling for you Little Jay.
