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i have been suffering from panic disorder for over a year now and its really starting to take its toll, im starting to think and wonder how much longer i can go on living my life like this. I feel so physically ill all the time now because of it even though there is nothing physically wrong with me i constantly feel sick, dizzy, tired, shakey, i have palpatations and feel like my heart is fluttering and chest pains, i cant hardly eat anymore and i dont sleep to good nowdays, im so sick of feeling like this now is just constant all the time, it never changes, im driving my self nuts with all the worry and fear over it all.

[Aunt Donna]

Are you taking anything for your panic disorder? I understand where you are. I have had panic disorder since I was a teenager along with adhd and ocd. I see a doctor for medication and get counseling. Please seek help from a doctor who is experienced with treating panic disorder. It really helps.

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Hi faylowell

all i have the the moment is cognitive behaviour therapy, ive had 3 sessions so far and at each session she gives me 2 workbooks, she goes through them then tells me to read them at home and then books me an appointment for the following week, im not on any medication now but before my GP kept putting me on anti depressants which did not help, all they did was make me feel worse. When i started seeing this woman she asked me why i hadnt been on anti anxiety meds but i hadnt even heard of them, my GP has never mentioned them but now this therapist sdays i cant be on them while im having sessions with her otherwise these sessions wont be effective. But i dont feel they are effective anyway, i know i have only had 3 so far but i just dont see that im getting anything from them, i scared to go back to my GP and complain asit took him over a year to send me here

[sundog]

((((((((((flump))))))))))) I just replied to you in another thread and I just want to say here again that I would definitely go back to your GP. I understand that you are afraid but you really need to speak up about this because you do need more help. I can really relate to what you're going through and I know exactly how miserable it is living with that level of constant anxiety and panic, and how it makes you physically ill. Please don't be afraid to speak up. Ask your GP why he never mentioned anti-anxiety medication to you and tell him that you need more help. I'm wishing you all the best and I hope you'll keep us posted