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Jul 13, 2009, 06:01 PM
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Today has been horrible. I woke up in a panic attack. And then all of the sudden a few hours later I felt dissociative. Like I was in a dream. Or I was'nt real. I keep having "flashes" in my mind. Of things I don't think I have ever done or seen but they come and go so quickly, I don't have a chance to know what they are, I just know that it is not "normal" for me to do that. But I am scared about it. My sister said she does the same things when she panics. I don't know what to do. I go to my doctor tomarrow to have my thyroid checked but he don't deal with mental illness. And he thinks it is not a health matter for a genral doc. So I don't know. I am just so scared about it and I hve no clue what is going on in my head. That scares me the most. I don't want to end up in a hospital away from my sons and husband. I think mabye that I have let this panic go so long with out treatment, that my min is dissociating just to cope with it. But I don't want to dissociate. It unerves me and makes my anxiety way worse. I'm doin good to just sit in here on the computer typing this. I want to go in my bedroom, shut the door and go to sleep. But I can't do that. Does anyone have any advice? Or does anyone else have this problem? I need help but I don't have an appointment till tomarrow. Just some one please reply.
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Jul 13, 2009, 10:01 PM
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(((((Thunderbear)))))
I'm sorry that the anxiety and dissociation are causing you such discomfort...  My suggestion would be to ask your MD tomorrow if he can refer you to a psychotherapist. I think it would benefit you from speaking with someone who's trained in these sorts of experiences. Just cause you go see someone doesn't mean you'll be in therapy forever, or that there is anything wrong with you....other than the anxiety/dissociative symptoms. I think having someone to disclose these things to, that could help you through them would be good. Take care...and know I'm here!! 
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Jul 13, 2009, 10:49 PM
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A regular doctor would not understand. You should see a psychotherapist and maybe get a referral to a psychiatrist as well. I have recently been through this and it is called derealization. It is the minds way of trying to protect you from something. Bill White has a great article on this. You can go to hopeand healingdynamics.com |
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Jul 15, 2009, 05:29 PM
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Hope everything went well at the DR?
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Jul 15, 2009, 07:34 PM
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Jul 16, 2009, 01:14 PM
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If your sister suffers the same symptoms, it is likely a genetic chemical imbalance. Try mixing a scoop or two of Nature's Life Super-Green Pro-96 Soy Protein with a glass of juice each night & see if the amino acid supplements help at all. It helped me (although my symptoms are no longer as severe as they were when I was in my 20's)
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Sep 17, 2009, 11:43 AM
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I feel exactly the same... Nearly 3am cant sleep, have to get up early. pm me
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Sep 17, 2009, 03:55 PM
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Sorry to hear that you are going through so much angst and pain right now. I disassociate when I am having panic attacks. I have recently learned the nature of them and what happens, after a lifetime of not understanding it is starting to come together.
For me it is my minds way of protecting myself. When the anxiety/panic gets to that level a protective part of me comes in so I don't lose it completely. A few weeks ago I was with my therapist when it happened and she was the one who realized that I dissociate and heard the voice of the frightened child that never got the help she needed when she was young. It was this begging voice to make them go away. I was quite frightened when I realized what was going on but happy that my therapist was not judging it and just wanted to help me through it. If you are not in therapy please find someone to work with, a professional can be a huge help - it takes time but as I am working through the process finding out that it is important. Medication has also helped me out. It gives my body a way to start to calm down so that when I am going into the attack I have some help to not feel like I am completely freaking out. Keep us updated...most importantly know...they will go away which it never feels like they will and BREATHE!!! |
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Sep 17, 2009, 03:59 PM
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My sister had a small battle with depression (it started as untreated post partum) and was on medication for a short period in time. My mom and I have been on medication for depression and anxiety over half of our lives, my dad started anti-depressants last winter.
You need to see a mental health professional. Even if this is physically related, a mental health professional can help you deal with the anxiety aspect. It is hard, no doubt about it. Luckily, after being diagnosed ADD and starting those medications, my anxiety has lessened to the point that I am dropping my Paxil dose again. I have been where you are, so if I can help, please let me know.
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Sep 21, 2009, 08:42 PM
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Any better now????
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